Fujiko Yamamoto
Biography
Fujiko Yamamoto is a Japanese actress born on 11 December 1931 in Itachibori, Nishi, Osaka, Japan. She is known for her work in the film industry. Yamamoto made her film debut in 1953 at Daiei Film and went on to appear in over 100 films between 1953 and 1963. She is considered one of Japan's most beautiful women, with features that represented the classic ideal of Japanese beauty. Yamamoto was the winner of the first Miss Nippon Grand Prix in 1950. She has worked with notable directors such as Yasujirō Ozu, Kon Ichikawa, Shirō Toyoda, and Kōzaburō Yoshimura.
Career overview
Fujiko Yamamoto is a Japanese stage, film, and television actress. She was born on 11 December 1931 in Nishi ward, Osaka. Yamamoto made her film debut in 1953 at Daiei Film and went on to appear in over 100 films between 1953 and 1963. During this period, she worked with notable directors such as Yasujirō Ozu, Kon Ichikawa, Shirō Toyoda, and Kōzaburō Yoshimura.
As one of Japan's most beautiful women, Yamamoto was considered to have "noble" features that represented the classic ideal of Japanese beauty. Her physical appearance made her well-suited for her acting career. She became one of Daiei Film's top actresses, appearing in a large number of films during her time with the studio.
Throughout her career, Yamamoto demonstrated her acting abilities in a variety of film roles. Her work with prominent directors and her extensive filmography showcase her contributions to Japanese cinema during the 1950s and 1960s.
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Full Filmography
75 titles- Seijuu Sentai Gingaman (1998) as Kyouhei's Mother
- Picnic (1996) as Nurse
- Ghost Soup (1992)
- An Actor's Revenge (1963) as Ohatsu
- Madame Aki (1963) as Aki
- The Great Wall (1962) as Princess Chu
- Being Two Isn't Easy (1962) as Chiyo
- The Actress and the Three Rascals (1962)
- Nakayoshi ondo: Nippon ichi dayo (1962)
- Yume de aritai (1962)
- Ika naru hoshi no moto ni (1962)
- The Venus' Tear (1962)
- Blind Devotion (1961) as Natsuko
- Hunting Rifle (1961) as Saiko Tagi
- Ten Dark Women (1961) as Futaba Kaze
- Okoto and Sasuke (1961) as Okoto
- Buddha (1961) as Usha
- Refresher Course for Wives (1961)
- Nocturne of a Woman (1961)
- 京化粧 (1961)
- What Price Love? (1960) as Komako Shirokoya
- Patterns of Love (1960)
- Satan's Sword (1960) as Omatsu
- Satan's Sword II: The Dragon God (1960) as Omatsu
- The Demon of Mount Oe (1960)
- The Twilight Story (1960)
- Princess Sen in Edo (1960) as Princess Sen
- A Woman's Testament (1960)
- The Song Lantern (1960)
- Jirocho Fuji (1959) as Oshin
- Paper Pigeon (1959) as Masako Komaki
- Beauty the Enemy (1959) as Kikue Yoshino
- Jōen (1959)
- Pilgrimage at Night (1959)
- The Makioka Sisters (1959)
- Stop the Old Fox (1959) as Tomi / Toyoharu
- Peony on the Skin (1959)
- Utamaro, Painter of the Woman (1959)
- The Path I Remember (1959) as Saya Ikeda
- Equinox Flower (1958) as Yukiko Sasaki
- The Loyal 47 Ronin (1958) as Yôsen'in
- Mother (1958) as Yamanaka
- Tokyo Eyes (1958)
- The Precipice (1958)
- The Snowy Heron (1958)
- The Swishing Sword (1958)
- Musume no boken (1958)
- Thirst (1958)
- Inochi wo Kakeru Otoko (1958)
- Floating Vessel (1957) as Ukifune
- Zenigata Heiji torimono hikae: madara hebi (1957)
- Night Butterflies (1957) as O-Kiku
- Secret of Naruto (1957)
- Daiei Studio is Bustling (1957)
- Love of the Princess (1957) as Yuhide
- Notebooks of Heiji Zenigata: Spider on the Skin (1956)
- Undercurrent (1956) as Kiwa Funaki
- Three Women Around Yoshinaka (1956)
- Bridge of Japan (1956) as Kiyoha Takinoya
- Tsukigata Hanpeita (1956) as Umematsu
- Flowery Hood (1956)
- Flowery Hood 2 (1956)
- Kawa no aru shitamachi no hanashi (1955)
- Miai Ryokou (1955)
- A Girl Isn't Allowed to Love (1955) as Michiyo Sawada
- The Romance of Yushima (1955)
- The Dancer and Two Warriors (1955)
- The Golden Demon (1954) as Miya
- Hana no Inochi wo (1954)
- The Messenger from the Moon (1954) as Michiko Nonomiya
- Zoku Tange Sazen (1953)
- Tange Sazen (1953)
- Jūdai no yūwaku (1953)
- Made in Japan (1953) as Yoshiko Sunohara
- Tange Sazen (1952)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Fujiko Yamamoto best known for?
Fujiko Yamamoto is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Seijuu Sentai Gingaman (1998), An Actor's Revenge (1963), Ten Dark Women (1961), Jirocho Fuji (1959).
When and where was Fujiko Yamamoto born?
Fujiko Yamamoto was born on December 11, 1931 in Itachibori, Nishi, Osaka, Osaka, Japan.
How many credits does Fujiko Yamamoto have?
Fujiko Yamamoto has accumulated over 75 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 1998.
What is Fujiko Yamamoto's background in cinema and television?
Fujiko Yamamoto is a Japanese actress born on 11 December 1931 in Itachibori, Nishi, Osaka, Japan. She is known for her work in the film industry. Yamamoto made her film debut in 1953 at Daiei Film and went on to appear in over 100 films between 1953 and 1963. She is considered one of Japan's most beautiful women, with...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Jirocho Fuji (1959) as Oshin — aged about 27
- Equinox Flower (1958) as Yukiko Sasaki — aged about 26
- Seijuu Sentai Gingaman (1998) as Kyouhei's Mother — aged about 66
- An Actor's Revenge (1963) as Ohatsu — aged about 31
- Ten Dark Women (1961) as Futaba Kaze — aged about 29
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