Akiko Koyama
Biography
Akiko Koyama is a Japanese stage and film actress born on January 27, 1935, in Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Her real name is Akiko Ōshima, and she is also known by her Japanese stage name 小山明子. Koyama has appeared in over 80 films, with many of them directed by her husband, Nagisa Ōshima. Her known film and television credits total 73 according to database records, and she is known for her work in acting. Her career spans multiple decades, establishing her as a notable figure in Japanese cinema and theater through her performances in numerous film and stage productions.
Career overview
Akiko Koyama is a Japanese stage and film actress born on January 27, 1935, in Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Her birth name and alternative name is Akiko Ōshima, and she is also known by her stage name 小山明子. Throughout her career, she has accumulated numerous known credits in the entertainment industry, appearing in over eighty films. A significant portion of her cinematic work was directed by her husband, Nagisa Ōshima.
Koyama's professional background encompasses both film and stage acting. Her extensive filmography and performance history reflect a dedicated career in Japanese cinema and theater, marked by her frequent collaborations with her husband on various film projects. Her personal and professional life remains closely tied to the Japanese film industry, where she is recognized for her extensive credits on screen and stage.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
72 titles- The Intermission (2013)
- The Oshima Gang (2010)
- MacArthur's Children—Part II (1987)
- Sanada Taiheiki (1985) as Yamate-sama
- Manji (1983) as Chigusa Shido
- Legend of Plumeria (1983)
- The Sea of Sparta (1983)
- Grudge Girls Academy: Serial Murder of Fear! (1981)
- Empire of Passion (1978) as Young Master's Mother
- Yokomizo Seishi Series (1977)
- Curse of the Dog God (1977) as Sachi Kenmochi
- Sweet Revenge (1977) as Michiko Kono
- In the Realm of the Senses (1976) as Mansaki Geisha
- Karate Warriors (1976) as Kyōko Okabe
- Tasukenin Hashiru (1973)
- Onna: Sono Ai no Series (1973)
- Wandering Ginza Butterfly (1972) as Kayo
- Dear Summer Sister (1972) as Tsuru Ômura
- The Ceremony (1971) as Setsuko
- Naked Ambition (1970)
- The Biggest Gamble (1969)
- Boy (1969) as Stepmother
- Brutal Tales of Chivalry 6 (1969)
- Women's Police: Part II (1969) as Hisayo
- 出獄四十八時間 (1969)
- Death by Hanging (1968) as Woman
- The Night before Pearl Harbor (1968) as Akiko
- Sing a Song of Sex (1967) as Takako Tanigawa
- Band of Ninja (1967) as Akemi
- Journey (1967)
- Game of Chance 2 (1967)
- Violence at Noon (1966) as Matsuko Koura, wife of Eisuke, teacher
- Young Boss: Invitation to Fight (1966)
- A Thousand Suspects (1966)
- Fangs of Vengeance (1965)
- Tange Sazen (1965) as Oren
- Hoodlum Soldier and the C.O. (1965)
- The Dawn of Asia (1964) as Yasuko Nakayama
- Watashi-wa beretto (1964) as Company president
- Third Generation's Loyalty Offering (1962)
- The Catch (1961) as Hiroko Ishii
- Only She Knows (1960)
- Night and Fog in Japan (1960) as Misako Nakagawa
- Shu no kafun (1960)
- Shisha to no kekkon (1960)
- Princess in Edo (1960)
- Tokyo Omnibus (1959)
- Red Pants (1959)
- Koko ni otoko ari (1959)
- Doronko tengoku (1958)
- Hanayome no teikō (1958) as Yukie Akiyama
- Age of Resistance (1958)
- Whirlpool of Flowers (1958)
- その手にのるな (1958)
- The Red Bat (1958)
- The Time of Angels (1957)
- Her Hoodlum Lover (1957) as Mako Imōto
- Hearts A-Flutter (1957) as Asako Wakasugi
- The Adorable Trio (1957) as Emi Hosaka
- Akuma no kao (1957)
- Seizoroi momoiro goten (1957)
- 白磁の人 (1957)
- Shochiku Festival: All-Star Lineup – Studio Express / The Birth of an Actress (1956)
- Here It is Quiet (1956)
- Five Patriots of Kyoto (1956)
- こゝに幸あり・後篇 花咲く朝 (1956)
- こゝに幸あり・前篇 誘惑の都 (1956)
- A Samurai's Honor at Pawn (1956)
- 晴姿稚児の剣法 (1956) as お孝
- Youth (1955)
- Every Day That New Life (1955)
- 振袖釼法 (1955) as おきん
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Akiko Koyama best known for?
Akiko Koyama is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Empire of Passion (1978), Sweet Revenge (1977), In the Realm of the Senses (1976), Wandering Ginza Butterfly (1972).
When and where was Akiko Koyama born?
Akiko Koyama was born on January 27, 1935 in Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
How many credits does Akiko Koyama have?
Akiko Koyama has accumulated over 72 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2013.
What is Akiko Koyama's background in cinema and television?
Akiko Koyama is a Japanese stage and film actress born on January 27, 1935, in Chiba, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Her real name is Akiko Ōshima, and she is also known by her Japanese stage name 小山明子. Koyama has appeared in over 80 films, with many of them directed by her husband, Nagisa Ōshima. Her known film and televisi...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Dawn of Asia (1964) as Yasuko Nakayama — aged about 29
- Death by Hanging (1968) as Woman — aged about 33
- Empire of Passion (1978) as Young Master's Mother — aged about 43
- Sweet Revenge (1977) as Michiko Kono — aged about 42
- Wandering Ginza Butterfly (1972) as Kayo — aged about 37
- In the Realm of the Senses (1976) as Mansaki Geisha — aged about 41
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