Kayako Sono
Biography
Kayako Sono was a Japanese actress born on October 7, 1929, in Tokyo Prefecture, Japan. Also known by her stage name 園佳也子, she worked primarily in the field of acting. Over the course of her career, she accumulated forty-eight known credits across movies and television shows. Kayako Sono passed away on July 27, 2010, at the age of eighty.
Career overview
Kayako Sono was a Japanese actress born in Tokyo Prefecture, Japan, on October 7, 1929. Known professionally by her stage name, which is also written as 園佳也子, she built an extensive screen career in the entertainment industry. Throughout her professional life, she accumulated forty-eight known credits primarily focused on acting across movies and television shows.
Her career spanned decades, contributing to a diverse body of filmed media in Japan. Biographical records document her lifetime within the performing arts until her passing on July 27, 2010, at the age of eighty years old. Information regarding her specific film and television roles, awards, and personal background outside of her basic vital statistics is not detailed in the available archival record.
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Full Filmography
49 titles- A Class to Remember (1993) as Ino's aunt
- Onna wa dokyo (1992) as 芳枝
- Mr. Lady Cinderella at Dawn (1990)
- Baian the Assassin (1990)
- Tokyo Bordello (1987) as Ochika/Brothel Madam
- Oar (1985) as Satoe
- Genshu Hanayagi: Prison Diary II (1985)
- For Kayako (1984) as Toshi Matsumoto
- Foster Daddy, Tora! (1980)
- Comedy actors: Cooper and Gable (1978)
- Akai Kizuna (1977)
- Onna no Katei (1977)
- The New Class of the Sewage Canal (1976)
- The Wild Trucker (1975)
- Justice! Allies! Everybody Gather!! (1975)
- The Blossom and the Sword (1973)
- Wandering Ginza Butterfly (1972)
- The Ghostly Trip (1972)
- Delinquent Boss: Smooth Talking, Good Fighting (1971)
- King of the Widow-Killers (1971)
- Kaiun ryokō (1971)
- Follow the Girls (1971) as Murae
- Hooligans on Buggies (1970)
- Dodes'ka-den (1970) as Kichi's Wife
- I Want to Sleep (1970)
- Delinquent Girl Boss: Blossoming Night Dreams (1970)
- Oh, My Comrade! (1970)
- Oh, My Comrade! (1970) as Matsuko
- Yakuza Wanderer: Villainous Livelihood (1969)
- 喜劇・大安旅行 (1968)
- How to Make a Big Hit (1968)
- Downtown Blues (1968)
- New Year Trip (1968)
- Kawachi fūten zoku (1968)
- 大安旅行 (1968)
- Showdown of Men 2 (1967)
- Debt of Honor (1966) as Oyoshi
- The Pornographers (1966) as Teruyo
- The Pretty Jade (1966)
- The Protector (1966)
- Snake Princess: Oshima and Sentaro (1965)
- The Great Killing (1964)
- Dislikes (1964)
- Fools at Work (1964) as Mutsuko
- The Kingdom of Jirocho 1 (1963)
- Whirlpool of Love (1962)
- Travel with Ghost (1961)
- The Preacher of Love (1961)
- Kawachi fudoki zoku oiro ke seppō (1961)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kayako Sono best known for?
Kayako Sono is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Foster Daddy, Tora! (1980), Wandering Ginza Butterfly (1972), Dodes'ka-den (1970), The Pornographers (1966).
When and where was Kayako Sono born?
Kayako Sono was born on October 7, 1929 in Tokyo Prefecture, Japan. They passed away on July 27, 2010.
How many credits does Kayako Sono have?
Kayako Sono has accumulated over 49 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 1993.
What is Kayako Sono's background in cinema and television?
Kayako Sono was a Japanese actress born on October 7, 1929, in Tokyo Prefecture, Japan. Also known by her stage name 園佳也子, she worked primarily in the field of acting. Over the course of her career, she accumulated forty-eight known credits across movies and television shows. Kayako Sono passed away on July 27, 2010, a...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Foster Daddy, Tora! (1980) — aged about 50
- The Pornographers (1966) as Teruyo — aged about 36
- Dodes'ka-den (1970) as Kichi's Wife — aged about 40
- Wandering Ginza Butterfly (1972) — aged about 42
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