Kyōko Enami
Biography
Kyōko Enami was a Japanese film and television actress. Born in Tokyo, Japan, on October 15, 1942, she joined the Daiei Film studio in 1959. Enami made her screen debut in 1960 with Ashita kara otona da. She went on to star in the Woman Gambler series, which totaled 17 films. Enami also appeared in serious roles, including in the film Tsugaru Jongarabushi, for which she received the best actress award from Kinema Junpo. She died at a Tokyo hospital on October 27, 2018, at the age of 76, due to pulmonary emphysema. Throughout her career, Enami accumulated 151 known credits, primarily in acting.
Career overview
Kyōko Enami was a Japanese film and television actress. She joined the Daiei Film studio in 1959 and made her screen debut in 1960 with the film Ashita kara otona da. Enami's first starring role was in the 1966 film Onna no toba, where she played the character Noboriryū no Ogin. This role marked the beginning of the Woman Gambler series, which consisted of 17 films.
Throughout her career, Enami took on various roles, including serious ones. Her performance in the 1973 film Tsugaru Jongarabushi earned her recognition, specifically a best actress award from Kinema Junpo. This achievement highlights Enami's versatility as an actress, capable of portraying different characters and genres.
Enami's career spanned multiple decades, with a total of 151 known credits. She continued to work in the entertainment industry until her passing, with her final performance being in a radio drama just five days before her death on October 27, 2018.
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151 titles- 京都人の密かな愉しみ BLUE修業中「祇園さんの来はる夏」 (2019)
- Call Boy (2018) as Old Woman
- The Habitation (2018) as Kayoko Azuma
- 京都人の密かな愉しみ Blue 修業中 祝う春 (2018)
- Zenryoku Shissou (2017)
- Cold Case ~Shinjitsu no Tobira~ (2016)
- Dr. Hikojiro 2 (2016) as Sayo Kujo
- My Well-Organized Home (2016)
- Fate of a Prosecutor (2016)
- The Secret Lives of Kyoto Folk (2015) as 松陰タエ
- Specialist 3 (2015) as Sae Anekoji
- Specialist 4 (2015) as Sae Anekoji
- A Drop of the Grapevine (2014) as Erika's Mother
- Specialist 2 (2014) as Sae Anekoji
- Someday at a Place in the Sun (2013) as Sachiko Iikura
- Why Don't You Play in Hell? (2013) as Mrs. Ootani
- Orpheus' Lyre (2013)
- Specialist (2013) as Sae Anekoji
- Ouran High School Host Club (2012) as Shizue
- Winter Sakura (2011) as Ishikawa Shoko
- Rinco's Restaurant (2010) as Mistress
- Strangers in the City (2010) as Eiko Tezuka
- AIBOU: The Movie II (2010) as Lee
- The Battle of Mr. and Mrs. Sasaki (2008) as Yutoko Sasaki
- Kissho Tennyo (2007)
- Oh-Oku: The Women Of The Inner Palace (2006) as Kikuo
- Tales of the Bizarre: 2006 Fall Special (2006) as 院長（鏡子さん）
- Divorce Lawyer (2004) as Fumiko Kitao
- 稲垣吾郎の金田一耕助シリーズ (2004) as Takeko Tajimi
- Century of Love (2003) as Obayashi Rie
- Papa for One Summer (2003) as Tamami Terasawa
- Gokusen (2002) as Ryoko Akagi
- KT (2002) as Kab-Soos Mutter
- Yakuza Ladies: Companions in Hell (2001)
- Love Complex (2000) as Shingyoji
- Brand (2000) as Hyuuga Yoko
- Don't be a cry baby (1999) as Takahara Chizuko
- Hakuchi: The Innocent (1999) as The Tailor's Wife
- Lifetime Insecurity (1994) as Fumiyo Takasugi
- Nurse Call (1993) as Matsuko Ogasawara, Head nurse
- Chronicle of the Town Magistrate (1992)
- Basara: The Princess Goh (1992) as Towa
- Curse, Death & Spirit (1992)
- I Won't Love Anyone Anymore (1991) as Saijo Yasuyo
- Mourning Work (1991)
- Rikyu (1989)
- Fuyu Monogatari (1989)
- Labyrinth Romanesque (1988) as Kiku Akimoto
- Dogra Magra (1988) as Yayoko Kure
- Love and Action in Osaka (1988)
- The Greatest Man in the World (1986) as Okera no Roku
- Sukebe shimai (1985)
- 奥飛騨二重心中 (1985) as Asami
- Lovely Days (1984) as Nui Hiroi
- Furuya Ikkou's Great Detective Kindaichi Kousuke Series (1983) as Atsuko Yura
- Futari no onna (1983) as Keiko Yazawa
- Women’s Secrets Behind Bars (1983)
- Gメン'82 (1982)
- The Legend of Sayo (1982)
- The Man of Five Rings (1981)
- Scars of the Sun (1981) as Akiko Akutsu (Shuhei's Mother)
- The S.S. Happiness Sets Sail (1980)
- The Shogun Assassins (1979)
- The Fixer (1979)
- The Fall of Ako Castle (1978) as Ukibashi
- The Beauty of the Black Narcissus (1978)
- Edogawa Rampo no bijo shirīzu (1977)
- Dazzling Cops (1977)
- A Tale of Sorrow and Sadness (1977) as Kayo Senbou
- The Machine Gun Dragon (1976)
- Without Complaint (1975) as Oshino
- Someday, Somewhere (1975) as Yoko
- Swordsman With the Torn Umbrella (1974) as 稲妻のお蘭
- Edo wo Kiru (1973)
- Tsugaru Folksong (1973) as Isako Nakazato
- Modern Lady Gambler (1972)
- Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro (1972) as Oyu (Yuu-san)
- The Wolves (1971) as Oyu
- Morning for Two (1971)
- The Woman Gambler's Iron Rule (1971) as Ogin
- Woman Gambling Expert: Stakes of a Game of Chance (1970)
- Woman Boss (1970)
- Ônna himitsu chosain-kuchibiru ni kakerô (1970)
- The Woman Gambler's Trump Card (1969)
- Two Enemy Women Gamblers (1969) as Ogin
- Art of Assassination (1969) as Kayo Fukuzawa
- Woman Gambling Expert: Odd/Even Gambling Trip (1969)
- Bad Reputation: Showdown of the Best (1969)
- The Woman Gambler's Tenth Game (1969)
- The Woman Killer (1969)
- The Woman Gambler's Supplication (1968) as Ogin
- The Woman Gambler's Revenge (1968) as Ogin
- The Woman Champion (1968) as Ogin
- Woman Gambler and the Nun (1968) as Ogin
- Champion Woman Gambler (1968) as Ogin
- Woman Gambler Is Coming (1968) as Ogin
- The Woman Dicer (1968) as Ogin
- War of the Monsters (1967) as Karen
- Two Wives (1967)
- The Woman Gambler (1967) as Ogin
- G-Men of the Sea: Pacific Ocean Bodyguards (1967)
- Medal from the Devil (1967) as Kayo Sawara
- Quick-Draw Dog (1967)
- Young Boss, Fugitive (1967)
- The Sister Gamblers (1967) as Ogin
- Thoroughbred Women Gamblers (1967) as Ogin
- Dynamite Doctor (1966) as Carmen Oharu
- Gamera vs. Barugon (1966) as Karen
- Young Boss: Invitation to Fight (1966)
- The Saturday Tiger (1966) as Takako Yoshida
- You and I (1966)
- A Man Worth the Money (1966)
- A Woman's Gamble (1966) as Ogin
- Trump Card of Revenge (1966)
- 殺人者 (1966)
- Black Temptation (1965)
- The Forest of No Escape (1965)
- Strange Triangle (1965)
- I'll Cry Alone (1965)
- The Dedicated Gunman (1965) as Mayumi Shibata
- Love and Greed (1964) as Emi Aoyama
- Modae (1964)
- Ocean Floor Crime #1 (1964)
- Kill Before Being Killed (1964) as Akemi Togawa
- Homeless Dog (1964)
- Bad Reputation: Two Notorious Men in Tokyo (1963)
- Teinen Taishoku (1963)
- The Black Trademark (1963) as Junko Hamanaka
- She Came For Love (1963) as Nobuko
- When Women Lie (1963)
- Bury Me Deep (1963) as Megumi Tokumaru
- Operation Underworld (1963)
- Closing Time (1962) as Sayuri Maki
- A Night to Remember (1962)
- The Whale God (1962)
- Night Mist Makes Women Cry (1962) as Masumi Domoto
- Yume de aritai (1962)
- Keshin (1962)
- Three Young Samurai (1961)
- The Burdened Sisters (1961) as Naoko Yamamura
- A Geisha's Diary (1961) as Yamawaki Satoko
- Wakai nakama (1961)
- The Ginza Three Boys (1961)
- Love and Life (1961) as Mikoto Fuji
- Shin Jinsei Gekijo (1961)
- The Woman Who Touched Legs (1960)
- Her Brother (1960) as Nurse Miyata
- Ashita kara otona da (1960)
- Machi no uwasa mo sanjûgo nichi (1960) as Lady C
- The Beloved Image (1960)
- Dare yori mo kimi o aisu (1960)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kyōko Enami best known for?
Kyōko Enami is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Call Boy (2018), Cold Case: Door of Truth (2016), Doraemon: Nobita and the Knights on Dinosaurs (1987), The Irony of Money (1957).
When and where was Kyōko Enami born?
Kyōko Enami was born on October 15, 1942 in Tokyo, Japan. They passed away on October 27, 2018.
How many credits does Kyōko Enami have?
Kyōko Enami has accumulated over 151 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1960 to 2019.
What is Kyōko Enami's background in cinema and television?
Kyōko Enami was a Japanese film and television actress. Born in Tokyo, Japan, on October 15, 1942, she joined the Daiei Film studio in 1959. Enami made her screen debut in 1960 with Ashita kara otona da. She went on to star in the Woman Gambler series, which totaled 17 films. Enami also appeared in serious roles, inclu...