Kayoko Kishimoto
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 29, 1960 in Shizuoka, Japan
- Active Years
- 1976–2026 (51 Years)
- Total Credits
- 74 credits in database
Biography
Kayoko Kishimoto is a Japanese actress born on December 29, 1960, in Shizuoka, Japan. Throughout her career, she has established 75 known credits in the film and television industry. She is recognized for her professional collaboration with director Takeshi Kitano. Her performance in the Takeshi Kitano film Kikujiro earned her the award for best supporting actress at the 23rd Japan Academy Prize. Kishimoto is also known by the stage name 岸本加世子 and is credited under the name Kayoko Kishimoto in international databases. As of her most recent records, she is 65 years old. Her primary professional focus is acting, and she maintains a presence in the entertainment industry as a performer.
Career overview
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Name: Kayoko Kishimoto (岸本加世子 / Каёко Кисимото).
Gender: Female.
Birthday: December 29, 1960.
Age: 65 years old.
Place of Birth: Shizuoka, Japan.
Profession: Acting.
Known Credits: 75.
Key Information (from TMDB BIO): Japanese actress. Best known for collaboration with director Takeshi Kitano. Won best supporting actress at the 23rd Japan Academy Prize for Takeshi Kitano film Kikujiro.
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Kayoko Kishimoto is a Japanese actress born in Shizuoka, Japan. She was born on December 29, 1960. Kishimoto is recognized for her work in the acting profession and has a total of 75 known credits.
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She is best known for her professional collaboration with director Takeshi Kitano. Her work in the film Kikujiro, directed by Takeshi Kitano, earned her the award for best supporting actress at the 23rd Japan Academy Prize.
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"Kayoko Kishimoto is a Japanese actress born in Shizuoka, Japan. She was born on December 29, 1960. Kishimoto is recognized for her work in the acting profession and has a total of 75 known credits. She is best known for her professional collaboration with director Takeshi Kitano. Her work in the film Kikujiro, directed by Takeshi Kitano, earned her the award for best supporting actress at the 23rd Japan Academy Prize."
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Name: Kayoko Kishimoto
Stage Name: 岸本加世子
Also Known As: Каёко Кисимото
Gender: Female
Birthday: December 29, 1960
Age: 65
Place of Birth: Shizuoka, Japan
Known For: Acting
Known Credits: 75
Collaboration: Takeshi Kitano
Award: Best supporting actress at the 23rd Japan Academy Prize
Film: Kikujiro (directed by Takeshi Kitano)
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
74 titles- Reborn (2026) as Hideko Murota
- Fujiko (2026) as Chiyo Suga
- On a Starry Night (2023) as Yukimiya Aiko
- The Travel Nurse (2022)
- If I'd kissed her (2021) as Tae Yuizuki
- Citizen Kitano (2020) as Self
- 最後のオンナ (2020)
- Yasuragi no Toki: Michi (2019)
- The Great White Tower (2019) as Yoshie Sasaki
- The Mother Returns? AI's Will (2019) as Noda Yuri
- Lying to Mom (2018) as Kimiko Suzuki
- Muyoan Retirement Training (2017)
- Izakaya Moheji 6 (2017)
- When Will You Return? (2017) as Mami
- Totto Television (2016) as Sadako Sawamura
- Doctor X: Gekai Daimon Michiko Special (2016)
- Teacher Gappa (2016) as Noriko Muramoto
- Izakaya Moheji 5 (2016)
- Teacher and Stray Cat (2015) as Yoko Inoue
- Ms. Sadistic Detective (2015)
- Izakaya Moheji 4 (2015) as Kawada Mayumi [regular customer]
- Aka Medaka (2015)
- おばさん弁護士 町田珠子 (2015)
- Time Never Stops (2014) as Masayo Hamaguchi
- Time Spiral (2014) as Yoshimi Aizawa
- Izakaya Moheji 3 (2014) as Kawada Mayumi [regular customer]
- Oshin (2013) as Tsune
- Izakaya Moheji 2 (2013) as Kawada Mayumi [regular customer]
- Farewell for Today (2013) as Yasuko Fujioka
- Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon (2012) as Nanako Torii(鳥井 七々子)
- Hanayome (2012)
- One in a hundred thousand (2012) as Keiko Yamauchi
- Jiu: Special Investigation Team (2011) as Sakagami
- Star Watching Dog (2011)
- Daisuki!! (2008) as Miyoko Fukuhara
- Maison Ikkoku Kanketsuhen (2008) as Hanae Ichinose
- Dear Father (2007) as Sakashita Ritsuko
- Hadaka no Taishō (2007)
- Maison Ikkoku (2007) as Hanae Ichinose
- Maison Ikkoku (2007) as Hanae Ichinose
- Glory to the Filmmaker! (2007) as Kumiko
- 復讐するは我にあり 2007 (2007)
- Freezing Point (2006) as Tatsuko Shimada
- スペシャルドラマ 氷点 (2006) as 島田辰子
- Princess in an Iron Helmet (2006) as Tamako's mother
- Takeshis' (2005) as Mahjong Parlor Woman / Audition Producer / Costumer
- クライマーズ・ハイ (2005) as 安西小百合
- Karaoke Terror (2003) as Midori Hemme
- Dolls (2002) as Haruna's Aunt
- 松本清張没後10年特別企画・家紋 (2002)
- My Husband (2001) as Toko Ishihara
- Kikujiro (1999) as Kikujiro's Wife
- Secret (1999) as Naoko Sugita
- Le Secret (1999) as 杉田直子
- Fireworks (1997) as Nishi's Wife
- Shin Salaryman Senka (1997)
- O-higara mo yoku, go-shusho sama (1996)
- MOROCCO: The Story of the Yokohama Follies (1996)
- MOROCCO 2: The Return of the Yokohama Follies (1996)
- Sky Cannot Be This Blue (1993) as Sawako
- New York Love Story (1988)
- Inochi (1986) as Tsuda Seiko
- When Winter Comes (1985)
- Daikazoku (1984)
- Tora-san's Promise (1981) as Aiko
- Island of the Evil Spirits (1981) as Maho / Kataho
- Zoku zoku jiken (1980)
- A-Un (1980)
- Ameyuki-san (1979)
- Yasei no Shōmei (1979)
- Vampire Dracula appears in Kobe (1979)
- The Rivals (1979)
- Ningen no Shōmei (1978)
- The Roads Men Travel (1976) as Nobuko Ojima
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kayoko Kishimoto best known for?
Kayoko Kishimoto is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Fujiko (2026), The Travel Nurse (2022), Citizen Kitano (2020), Yasuragi no Toki: Michi (2019).
When and where was Kayoko Kishimoto born?
Kayoko Kishimoto was born on December 29, 1960 in Shizuoka, Japan.
How many credits does Kayoko Kishimoto have?
Kayoko Kishimoto has accumulated over 74 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1976 to 2026.
What is Kayoko Kishimoto's background in cinema and television?
Kayoko Kishimoto is a Japanese actress born on December 29, 1960, in Shizuoka, Japan. Throughout her career, she has established 75 known credits in the film and television industry. She is recognized for her professional collaboration with director Takeshi Kitano. Her performance in the Takeshi Kitano film Kikujiro ea...
Kayoko Kishimoto by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Tora-san's Promise (1981) as Aiko — aged about 20
- The Roads Men Travel (1976) as Nobuko Ojima — aged about 15
- Yasuragi no Toki: Michi (2019) — aged about 58
- O-higara mo yoku, go-shusho sama (1996) — aged about 35
- Fireworks (1997) as Nishi's Wife — aged about 36
- Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon (2012) as Nanako Torii(鳥井 七々子) — aged about 51
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