Bunjaku Han
Biography
Bunjaku Han (1948–2002) was a Taiwanese actress who worked in Japan between 1970 and 1995. Born in Tokyo on April 15, 1948, she did not speak Chinese. Throughout her career, she was credited with 36 acting roles. Han passed away on November 5, 2002, at the age of 54, following a battle with cancer. She is remembered for her contributions to both television and film, establishing herself as a notable figure in the Japanese entertainment industry during the late 20th century. Her professional legacy is defined by her versatile performances in various supporting roles and her participation in the distinct cinematic style of the era.
Career overview
Bunjaku Han gained early recognition for her role as Jun Sanders in the 1969 series Sain wa V. She became known for her ability to excel in supporting roles across television, appearing in programs such as Playgirl and Attention Please. Her work also extended to voice acting, where she provided dubbing for the series Dr. Quinn. In addition to her television work, she starred in the 1995 film Love Letter.
Han was a significant presence in the Nikkatsu film studio productions of the 1970s, where she captured the rebellious energy of the decade. She appeared in the Stray Cat Rock series, which helped launch the career of Meiko Kagi. Within this series, she portrayed various characters, including Yuriko in Delinquent Girl Boss and Asako in Wild Jumbo. These performances solidified her reputation for playing rebellious roles, showcasing her range as a performer within the Japanese film landscape.
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Full filmography
- Tibet 2002 (2002) as Narrator
- Innocent World (1998)
- The Bridge Club (1996) as Eiko Ebisawa
- Love Letter (1995) as Female Itsuki's Mother
- She's Rain (1993) as Yuichi's Mother
- Hold Me and Kiss Me (1992)
- The Games Teachers Play (1992)
- Prep School Boogie (1990)
- Maria's Stomach (1990)
- おんなの密書 (1987)
- Whisper of the Spirits (1987)
- F2 Grand Prix (1984) as Etsuko Usami
- Lowly Ronin 6: Betrayal at Yatate Pass (1983) as Osode
- Ninja Gangsters III: The Missing Daimyo Procession (1983)
- Samurai Secret Agent (1983)
- Gメン'82 (1982)
- Fossilized Wilderness (1982)
- Morning Moon Is Cruel (1981)
- White Love (1979)
- Yokomizo Seishi Series (1977) as Yachiyo Furugami
- Proof of the Man (1977) as Naomi
- The Racketeer Ishimatsu (1976) as Hanako Koizumi
- New Female Prisoner 701: Scorpion (1976)
- Unified Shadows (1975)
- Lill, My Darling Witch (1971)
- Stray Cat Rock: Beat '71 (1971) as Ayako
- 花も実もある為五郎 (1971)
- Troops of Darkness (1971)
- Law of the Outlaw (1971) as Kyoko Miyamoto
- Memai (1971)
- Attention Please (1970)
- Stray Cat Rock: Machine Animal (1970) as Yuri
- Stray Cat Rock: Delinquent Girl Boss (1970) as Yuriko
- Stray Cat Rock: Wild Jumbo (1970) as Asako
- Pay Off Your Debt! (1970)
- Kigeki dokkiri dai tōsō (1970)