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Mariko Okada

Acting Born Jan 11, 1933 Tokyo, Japan 157 credits

Biography

Mariko Okada is a Japanese stage and film actress. Born on January 11, 1933, in Tokyo, Japan, she is the daughter of a silent film actor. Okada made her film debut in 1951 in Mikio Naruse's Dancing Girl. She worked with directors including Mikio Naruse, Yasujirō Ozu, and Keisuke Kinoshita. Okada was married to film director Yoshishige Yoshida. She left Toho studios after her contract ended, reportedly due to dissatisfaction with her assigned roles. Okada has appeared in numerous films, with a total of 153 known credits.

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Career

Career overview

Mariko Okada is a Japanese stage and film actress who has worked with several notable directors. Her film debut was in Mikio Naruse's 1951 film Dancing Girl. She went on to work with Naruse again in several other films, including Husband and Wife, Floating Clouds, and Nagareru. Okada also worked with other prominent directors such as Yasujirō Ozu and Keisuke Kinoshita.

Okada has appeared in numerous films throughout her career. She has given her services to Toho studios, where she worked under contract. However, she left the studio after becoming dissatisfied with the roles she was assigned to. Okada has a long list of known credits, with a total of 153 acting credits to her name.

As a stage and film actress, Mariko Okada has established herself as a talented performer in Japan. Her extensive filmography is a testament to her dedication to her craft. Okada's work with several influential directors has allowed her to hone her skills and gain experience in the industry. Her career has spanned many years, with her first film debut in 1951.

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Career timeline

Kijû Yoshida: What Is a Filmmaker?
My God, My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?
Hakuro no Shibijin
Women in the Mirror
Young Madam's Interference in a Homicide
The Geisha House
The Young Mistress Plays Detective in the Spa Murder
1750 Days of Turbulence
丹後・宮津殺人岬
A Taxing Woman
Eavesdropping Woman
Tampopo
Appassionata
Furuya Ikkou's Great Detective Kindaichi Kousuke SeriesFuruya Ikkou's Great Detective Kindaichi Kousuke SeriesI Lived, But...
Domineering
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi鮮やかな完全犯罪・女相続人
The Fall of Ako Castle
Proof of the ManJapanese Humanity and Justice
Frozen RiverNiizuma no shitatari
Genroku TaiheikiI Am a Cat
Coup d'Etat · Producer
Cross-Currents
Confessions Among ActressesPrice of Life
Tatakai sunde higa kureteHeroic PurgatoryWaterfront Blues
Eros + Massacre
The Time of ReckoningAffair in the SnowFarewell to the Summer Light
Three SistersMesu ga osu o kuikorosu: KamakiriThe AffairTwo WivesImpasse
Woman of the Lake
Illusion of BloodA Story Written with WaterThe Radish and the CarrotRetirement of a Train Engineer
The Scent of Incense

Full filmography

  • Kijû Yoshida: What Is a Filmmaker? (2008) as Self
  • My God, My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me? (2005) as Navi
  • Hakuro no Shibijin (2004) as Kazuko Izawa
  • Women in the Mirror (2003) as Ai Kawase
  • Young Madam's Interference in a Homicide (2000) as Tokiko Matsuzaki
  • The Geisha House (1999) as Hanaman's owner
  • The Young Mistress Plays Detective in the Spa Murder (1998) as Asakura Takako
  • 1750 Days of Turbulence (1990)
  • 丹後・宮津殺人岬 (1988)
  • A Taxing Woman (1987) as Mitsuko Sugiura
  • Eavesdropping Woman (1986)
  • Tampopo (1985) as Spaghetti Teacher
  • Appassionata (1984) as Sei Shimamura
  • Furuya Ikkou's Great Detective Kindaichi Kousuke Series (1983) as Teruko Momiji
  • Furuya Ikkou's Great Detective Kindaichi Kousuke Series (1983) as Kazuko Izawa
  • I Lived, But... (1983) as Self
  • Domineering (1982) as Hiroko Tadokoro
  • The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi (1979) as Kyoko Yasugi
  • 鮮やかな完全犯罪・女相続人 (1979)
  • The Fall of Ako Castle (1978) as Riku Ohishi
  • Proof of the Man (1977) as Kyoko Yasugi
  • Japanese Humanity and Justice (1977)
  • Frozen River (1976)
  • Niizuma no shitatari (1976)
  • Genroku Taiheiki (1975) as Riku
  • I Am a Cat (1975) as Hanako
  • Coup d'Etat (1973) Producer
  • Cross-Currents (1972) as Fujie Kaizuka
  • Confessions Among Actresses (1971) as Kyoko Ichimori
  • Price of Life (1971)
  • Tatakai sunde higa kurete (1970)
  • Heroic Purgatory (1970) as Nanako Shoda
  • Waterfront Blues (1970) as Maki Kamijo
  • Eros + Massacre (1969) as Noe Ito / Mako Ito
  • The Time of Reckoning (1968) as Michiko Asai
  • Affair in the Snow (1968) as Yuriko Anzai
  • Farewell to the Summer Light (1968) as Naoko Toba
  • Three Sisters (1967) as Nagai Mura
  • Mesu ga osu o kuikorosu: Kamakiri (1967) as Kyoko Otaguro
  • The Affair (1967) as Oriko
  • Two Wives (1967)
  • Impasse (1967) as Tatsuko Ibuki
  • The Stronger Sex (1967)
  • Family of Women (1967) as 真山紀子
  • Woman of the Lake (1966) as Miyako Mizuki
  • Illusion of Blood (1965) as Oiwa
  • A Story Written with Water (1965) as Shizuka Matsutani
  • The Radish and the Carrot (1965)
  • Retirement of a Train Engineer (1965)
  • The Scent of Incense (1964) as Tomoko
  • The House Where Flowers Bloom (1963)
  • Sing, Young People! (1963) as Mariko Okada
  • Double Wedding (1963) as Natsuko
  • Futari dake no toride (1963)
  • Escape from Hell (1963) as Kumi
  • Tale of Scarlet Love (1963)
  • An Autumn Afternoon (1962) as Akiko
  • This Year's Love (1962)
  • Records of loyal vassals (1962) as Okatsu
  • Akitsu Hot Springs (1962) as Shinko
  • Akitsu Hot Springs (1962) Costume Design
  • Akitsu Hot Springs (1962) Producer
  • A Roaring Trade (1962)
  • Ai to kanashimi to (1962)
  • Zoku aizen katsura (1962)
  • Kiriko no unmei (1962)
  • Flower in a Storm (1962)
  • Hunting Rifle (1961) as Midori Misugi
  • Enraptured (1961) as Senya
  • Netsuai sha (1961) as Yoriko Tsushima
  • Netsuai sha (1961) Producer
  • Love's Family Tree (1961)
  • Women of Tokyo (1961) as Eiko Kurita
  • Uzu (1961)
  • The Estuary (1961)
  • Banana (1960)
  • Spring Dreams (1960) as Chizuko Okudaira
  • Late Autumn (1960) as Yuriko Sasaki
  • Hot Corner Murder (1960) as Aiko
  • A Woman’s Uphill Slope (1960) as Akie Tsugawa
  • Kiri aru jyoji (1959)
  • Tokyo Omnibus (1959)
  • ある落日 (1959)
  • People Waiting for Spring (1959) as Junko Murai
  • Bridge (1959)
  • Okinawa Interlude (1959)
  • Umi no Chizu (1959) as Akiko
  • Ai no Noutan (1959)
  • The Days of Evil Women (1958)
  • Doronko tengoku (1958)
  • Yagyu Secret Scrolls: Ninjitsu - Part II (1958) as Rika
  • Gendai Mushuku (1958) as Rie Kitami
  • Whirlpool of Flowers (1958)
  • Hanayome no o noroke (1958) as Eiko Abe
  • Modan dôchû: Sono koi matta nashi (1958) as Yuri Ebihara
  • Hibi no haishin (1958)
  • When It Rains, It Pours (1957) as Matsuko Abe
  • Turtledove (1957)
  • Ninjō misui (1957)
  • Monkey Business (1957) as Chie Katsura
  • Arashi no naka no hōyō: Omokage wa Harukanari (1957)
  • Her Hoodlum Lover (1957) as Ruiko Miyahara
  • The Luckiest Dai (1957)
  • Yagyu Secret Scrolls (1957) as Rika
  • The Face (1957) as Akiko Mizuhara
  • Talkative Company President (1957) as Mayumi Shoji
  • The Adorable Trio (1957) as Michiko Saeki
  • Shūkin ryokō (1957)
  • Women in Prison (1956) as Kazuko Hirai, prisoner
  • Scoundrel (1956)
  • All Sold Out (1956)
  • Beyond The Stars (1956) as Kosuzu
  • Newlywed of the First Section (1956)
  • Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956) as Akemi
  • Flowing (1956) as Nanako
  • Rainy Night Duel (1956) as Kikuko Kamo
  • Morishige, where are you going? (1956) as Michiyo
  • Shirai Gonpachi (1956) as Komurasaki
  • Rebels on the High Sea (1956) as Miki
  • Runaway Bride (1956)
  • To Love and Forgive (1955)
  • Floating Clouds (1955) as Sei Mukai
  • Young Love Conquers All (1955)
  • Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple (1955) as Akemi
  • The Lone Journey (1955) as Otaka
  • House of Many Pleasures (1955) as Suzuyo
  • No Time for Tears (1955) as Michiko
  • Tomorrow I'll Be a Fire-Tree (1955) as Saeko
  • Lovetide (1955) as Sonoko
  • A Man Among Men (1955) as Michiko
  • Mama's Diary (1954)
  • New Tengu Kurama: Tengu Appears (1954)
  • Love Express (1954)
  • Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto (1954) as Akemi
  • Geisha Konatsu (1954) as Natsuko
  • Farewell Rabaul (1954) as Sumiko Komatsu
  • Wedding Season (1954)
  • Yakuza bayashi (1954)
  • A Song of Little Men (1953)
  • The Lovers (1953) as Yoshi
  • Bot-chan (1953) as Madonna
  • Husband and Wife (1953) as Kumiko, Shigekichi's sister
  • My Wonderful Yellow Car (1953) as The young woman
  • The End of the Night (1953)
  • An Edoite Judge (1953) as Koto
  • White Fish (1953) as Kuniko
  • Girls in the Orchard (1953)
  • A Guide to Marriage (1952)
  • A Meeting of Youths (1952) as Sadako Takagi
  • Town of Seven Colors (1952)
  • Grease Paint Serenade (1952) as Matsuko Takasuna
  • Kin no tamago: Golden Girl (1952)
  • Adolescence (1952) as Mayumi Nishida
  • The Whisper of Spring (1952)
  • The Woman Who Touched the Legs (1952) as Yasukichi's niece
  • Dancing Girl (1951) as Shinako
  • Downtown Story