Pinko Izumi
Biography
Pinko Izumi, whose stage name is written 泉ピン子, is a Japanese actress born on 11 September 1947 in Nihonbashi, Chūō, Tokyo, Japan. She is identified as female and is also known simply as 泉. According to The Movie Database, she has accumulated 63 acting credits across film and television. Czech film reference sites list her as having become known for her roles in the movies Ošin, Gakko II and Otoko wa tsurai yo: Uwasa no torajiro. Her professional profile appears in international databases such as TMDB and the Czech‑language sites ČSFD.cz and Kinobox.cz, confirming her status as an established actress in Japanese cinema.
Career overview
Pinko Izumi, born on 11 September 1947 in Nihonbashi, Chūō, Tokyo, Japan, is a Japanese actress whose career is documented under the stage name 泉ピン子. She is recorded as having 63 acting credits, reflecting a substantial body of work across film and television. Izumi’s professional profile lists acting as her primary occupation, and she is recognized in international databases for her contributions to the medium.
Among the titles associated with her filmography are the movies Ošin, Gakko II, and Otoko wa tsurai yo: Uwasa no torajiro. These works illustrate the range of productions in which she has performed, though specific roles or release dates are not detailed in the available sources. Izumi’s career, as catalogued by both English‑language and Czech‑language film reference sites, underscores her continued presence in the Japanese entertainment industry, with a notable number of credited appearances that span several decades.
The information compiled from the referenced databases confirms Izumi’s status as a seasoned actress with a diverse portfolio, anchored by her birthplace in Tokyo and her longstanding activity in acting, as evidenced by the breadth of her credited works.
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Full Filmography
63 titles- Flower Curtain (2025)
- Old Car: Tento Mushi no Propose (2024)
- Castle of Sand (2019)
- Segodon (2018) as Honjuin
- 天才を育てた女房～世界が認めた数学者と妻の愛～ (2018)
- Massan (2014) as Sanae Kameyama
- Tenchu: Ninja of Justice (2014) as Masako Murata
- 警視庁総務部縁結び課 桜井はなの事件ファイル (2014)
- Oiesan (2014) as Ishi
- Oshin (2013) as Kuni
- Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon (2012) as Toko Kubo（久保 東子）
- Hanayome (2012) as Katakura Chiyo
- 落としの鬼 刑事 澤千夏 (2012)
- 警視庁心理捜査官 明日香 (2011)
- Izakaya Moheji (2011) as Narration (voice)
- 人情の女刑事・徳大寺操の浅草事件簿 (2010)
- Chichi yo, anata wa erakatta - 1969 nen no oyaji to boku (2009)
- となりの芝生 (2009)
- The Sun in Kurobe (2009) as Tsuru Kuramatsu
- I Want to Be a Shellfish (2008) as Toshio's mother
- Joshideka (2007) as Hanako Sakura
- Kung Fu Kid (2007) as Izumi-chan
- Satomi Hakkenden (2006) as Kamezasa
- Haru and Natsu (2005) as Misa Nakahara
- The Winds of God (2005)
- 名司会者・寿鶴子 殺人スピーチ (2005)
- 交通特別捜査係警部補・結城あかね (2005)
- Akai Tsuki (2004)
- Say Hello to Black Jack (2003)
- An Autumn Afternoon (2003) as Tomoko Sakuma
- 動物病院 ドクトル花子の事件簿 (2003)
- 喪失の儀礼 (2003)
- 自治会長 糸井緋芽子 社宅の事件簿 (2001)
- 保険調査員・蒲田吟子 (2001)
- Keizoku: Unsolved Mysteries - Beautiful Dreamer (2000)
- SMAP×SMAP (1996) as Bistro Guest
- A Class to Remember II (1996)
- Mitabi no kaikyô (1995)
- The Misery of Others is as Sweet as Honey (1994)
- Onna wa dokyo (1992) as 山代（ 花村）玉子
- One Bowl of Kakesoba (1992) as Mother
- Discontinuous Bombing Incident (1991) as Shimura's wife
- Making It Through (1990)
- Estate Inheritance (1990)
- The Political Game (1989)
- The Story of Jiro (1987) as お浜
- Oshin (1984)
- ミステリー「侵略夫人」 (1984)
- Oshin (1983) as Fuji
- The Women of Osaka Castle (1983)
- 淋しいのはお前だけじゃない (1982)
- Onna Taikoki (1981) as Asahi
- Rennyo and His Mother (1981)
- Natchan no shashinkan (1980) as 小山の妻・ミツヨ
- Blue Singing (1980) as Sumire Suzuki
- Inside the Storm of Love (1978)
- Talk of the Town Tora-san (1978)
- The Most Perverted Post War Crimes (1976) as Reporter
- The Possessed (1976)
- A Cheerful Yakuza (1976)
- The International Gang of Kobe (1975) as Happy
- いごこち満点
- パパ・サヴァイバル
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Pinko Izumi best known for?
Pinko Izumi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Segodon (2018), To Be Number One (1991), Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon (2012), Epicenter (2000).
When and where was Pinko Izumi born?
Pinko Izumi was born on September 11, 1947 in Nihonbashi, Chūō, Tōkyō, Japan.
How many credits does Pinko Izumi have?
Pinko Izumi has accumulated over 63 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2025.
What is Pinko Izumi's background in cinema and television?
Pinko Izumi, whose stage name is written 泉ピン子, is a Japanese actress born on 11 September 1947 in Nihonbashi, Chūō, Tokyo, Japan. She is identified as female and is also known simply as 泉. According to The Movie Database, she has accumulated 63 acting credits across film and television. Czech film reference sites list ...
Pinko Izumi by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Segodon (2018) as Honjuin — aged about 70
- Massan (2014) as Sanae Kameyama — aged about 66
- Oshin (1984) — aged about 36
- Oshin (1983) as Fuji — aged about 35
- Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon (2012) as Toko Kubo（久保 東子） — aged about 64
- Making It Through (1990) — aged about 42
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