Kyôko Kishida
Biography
Kyôko Kishida was a Japanese actress, voice actress, and writer of children's books. Born on April 29, 1930, in Suginami, Tokyo, Japan, she began her acting career in 1950. She is known for her extensive work in film and television drama, with credits numbering in the hundreds. Among her notable roles are appearances in Taiga drama series on NHK television and various Ōoku series. She also portrayed the mother of the title character in the series Gokenin Zankurō. Kishida passed away on December 17, 2006, at the age of 76. Her acting credits total 152.
Career overview
Kyôko Kishida began her acting career in 1950. She went on to star in numerous film and television dramas, with credits numbering in the hundreds. One notable production she was involved in was a 1960 stage adaptation of Salome, directed by Yukio Mishima.
Kishida also appeared in several Taiga drama series on NHK television, with roles in four different series. Her performances included portrayals of historical figures such as the wife of Asano Naganori and Yodo-Dono, the wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. In addition to her acting work, she also narrated various television series, including the Ōoku series.
Kishida's acting credits span a wide range of roles and genres, with a notable appearance in the television drama Gokenin Zankurō, where she portrayed the mother of the title character. Her extensive body of work showcases her versatility as an actress, with a career spanning over five decades.
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150 titles- Wool 100% (2006) as Ume
- Spring Snow (2005)
- Love Song (2005)
- Natsumeke no Shokutaku (2005)
- Under the Same Moon (2005) as Azumaya
- The Book of the Dead (2005) as Narrator (voice)
- Onna no naka no futatsu no kao (2004)
- 稲垣吾郎の金田一耕助シリーズ (2004) as Kōkin Miyagawa
- Higuchi Ichiyo Monogatari (2004)
- Bewitched In Tokyo (2004) as Sakura
- Joi - Yu (2004)
- 女の中の二つの顔 (2004)
- Tracing Jake (2004)
- Animal Doctor (2003)
- Winter Days (2003)
- AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo (2002)
- Princess Tutu (2002) as Narrator (voice)
- The Private Detective Mike (2002)
- Lone Wolf and Cub (2002) as Narrator
- Nurseman (2002)
- HR (2002) as Yagita's mother
- Vengeance for Sale (2002) as Otome
- Love of a Thousand Years - Story of Genji (2001)
- Chloe (2001) as Cleaning Lady
- オヤジ探偵 (2001)
- Dora-heita (2000) as Lady of the Sister Wind
- Shinsengumi (2000)
- Good News (1999)
- Maikosan wa Meitantei! (1999)
- Tokugawa Yoshinobu (1998) as Matsushima
- Forbidden Fruit (1997) as Mizukoshi Ayako
- Love Song of the Old Capital (1997)
- To Love (1997) as Taeko Kano
- The 8-Tomb Village (1996) as Kotake Tajimi / Koume Tajimi
- Haunted School 2 (1996) as School Master
- Gokenin Zankuro (1995) as Zankurô's mother
- 江戸むらさき特急 (1995)
- Fusa (1995)
- Dark Hunter (1994) as Ohama
- Karin (1993) as 小森晶乃
- Kagi-shi (1993)
- Zodiac Killers (1991) as Old geisha Miyako (cameo)
- Noh Mask Murders (1991) as Natsu Mizukami
- Tales of the Bizarre (1990)
- Briar-Rose or the Sleeping Beauty (1990) as Narration (voice)
- Heaven and Earth (1990) as Maid-In-Waiting
- 道連れ (1990)
- Rikyu (1989) as Wife
- Crane (1988) as Kichibi
- Tokyo Bordello (1987) as Narrator
- Princess from the Moon (1987) as Kōgō or Empress
- Sure Death 4 (1987) as Benten
- A Tale of Young Elopement (1987) as Nobuko Kitashiro
- Actress (1987) as Kuginukiya
- Let's Gotokuji (1987)
- The Sea and Poison (1986) as Ohba, Head Nurse
- Fujiko Fujio's Dream Camera (1986)
- The Hall of the Crying Deer (1986)
- Shoujo ni Nani ga Okotta ka (1985) as Kie Azuma
- Shoujo ni nani ga okotta ka (1985)
- Spring Bell (1985) as Fusako Ishimoto
- Shoujo ni Nani ga Okotta ka (1985)
- Romansu (1984) as 真之助の母・香木艶子
- Seito shokun! (1984)
- Detective Story (1983) as Kimie Hasenuma
- I Lived, But... (1983) as Self
- Japanese Criminal Records: Kurume Chapter (1982)
- Lullaby of Death (1982) as Mayumi
- Flame of Father and Son (1981)
- Rennyo and His Mother (1981)
- The Shogun's Vault I (1981)
- Zoku zoku jiken (1980)
- Toward the Terra (1980) as Grandmother (voice)
- A-Un (1980)
- The S.S. Happiness Sets Sail (1980)
- The 47 Ronins of Ako (1979) as Ôishi Riku
- The Inferno (1979) as Shima Ikegata
- Nichiren (1979)
- Unico: Black Cloud and White Feathers (1979)
- Thumbelina (1978) as Narrator / Gekoo (voice)
- Curse of the Dog God (1977) as Kimiyo Tarumi
- Utamaro's World (1977) as Ochika
- Japanese Godfather: Ambition (1977) as Naoko Anekoji
- Sugata Sanshiro (1977) as Omon
- Akai Unmei (1976)
- The Inugami Family (1976) as Koto Teacher
- World Famous Fairy Tale Series (1975) as Narrator (voice)
- Wounded Angels (1974) as Ayabe Takako
- Prophecies of Nostradamus (1974) as Narrator (Voice of the Prophecy)
- Onna: Sono Ai no Series (1973)
- New Moomin (1972) as Moomin (voice)
- Journey Into Solitude (1972) as Mama, the girl's mother
- Sapporo Winter Olympics (1972) as Narrator (voice)
- Haru no Sakamichi (1971) as Yodo-dono
- Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow (1971) as Sanko Otori
- A Woman Called En (1971)
- Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny (1970) as Sanko Otori
- Moomin (1969) as Moomin (voice)
- A Thousand and One Nights (1969) as Miriam / Jaris (voice)
- Vixen (1969) as Akie
- The Time of Reckoning (1968) as Chizuko Mochizuki
- Where did Sharaku go? (1968) as Oharu Tsutaya
- The Shogun and His Mistresses (1967) as Urao
- ゴメスの名はゴメス (1967)
- Mothers (1967) as (voice)
- Gomez's Name is Gomez (1967) as Sonoko
- Warm Current (1966) as Mikie Shima
- The Face of Another (1966) as Nurse
- Conquest (1965) as Kaoyo
- The School of Flesh (1965)
- The Man Who Killed Six Women (1965)
- Woman in the Dunes (1964) as The Woman
- Akō Rōshi (1964) as Aguri
- Manji (1964) as Sonoko Kakiuchi
- Love and Greed (1964) as Yoko Saijyo
- Hello, Baby (1964) as Ms Okiyama
- Love (1964)
- Brand of Evil (1964) as Takazawa Mitsue
- Misandry (1964)
- Homicide (1964) as Fumiko Ando
- Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai (1963) as Lady Hagi
- Five Ronins (1963)
- At the Side of the Bridge 3 (1963)
- An Autumn Afternoon (1962) as Madame Kaoru
- Being Two Isn't Easy (1962) as Chiyo's Friend
- A Flame at the Pier (1962) as Reiko
- The Broken Commandment (1962) as Inoko's wife
- Night Mist Makes Women Cry (1962) as Yoshiko Hoshino
- Ninja, A Band of Assassins (1962) as Inone
- Love at the Fogged Harbor (1962)
- Human Zoo (1962)
- The Harbor Lights (1961)
- The Diplomat's Mansion (1961) as Ranko
- The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer (1961) as Ryûko
- Ten Dark Women (1961) as Sayoko Goto
- Challenge to Live (1961)
- Just Barely (1960)
- Her Brother (1960) as Mrs. Tanuma
- The Twilight Story (1960)
- Towering Waves (1960)
- Get 'em All (1960) as Sally
- Temptation on Glamour Island (1959) as Sumiko Tsuboi
- The Days of Evil Women (1958)
- The Lowest Man (1958) as Sakie
- Blackmail (1958)
- Yurakucho 0 Street (1958) as Nagasaki Detective
- Cinépanorama (1956) as Self
- Yaneura no Onna-tachi (1956)
- An Inlet of Muddy Water (1953)
- Crystal House
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kyôko Kishida best known for?
Kyôko Kishida is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Blue Lips (2026), AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo (2002), Princess Tutu (2002), The Private Detective Mike (2002).
When and where was Kyôko Kishida born?
Kyôko Kishida was born on April 29, 1930 in Suginami, Tokyo, Japan. They passed away on December 17, 2006.
How many credits does Kyôko Kishida have?
Kyôko Kishida has accumulated over 150 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2006.
What is Kyôko Kishida's background in cinema and television?
Kyôko Kishida was a Japanese actress, voice actress, and writer of children's books. Born on April 29, 1930, in Suginami, Tokyo, Japan, she began her acting career in 1950. She is known for her extensive work in film and television drama, with credits numbering in the hundreds. Among her notable roles are appearances i...
Kyôko Kishida by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Wounded Angels (1974) as Ayabe Takako — aged about 44
- Cinépanorama (1956) as Self — aged about 26
- The Private Detective Mike (2002) — aged about 72
- The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer (1961) as Ryûko — aged about 31
- Woman in the Dunes (1964) as The Woman — aged about 34
- Princess Tutu (2002) as Narrator (voice) — aged about 72
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