Ran Ito
Biography
Ran Ito, also known as Ran Itô, is a Japanese actress born on January 13, 1955, in Kichijoji, Musashino, Tokyo, Japan. She is recognized in the entertainment industry with thirty-eight known credits for acting. Before her acting career, she was a member of the 1970s idol group Candies, serving as the leading member who handled the solo parts for most of their hit songs. In her film career, she won the award for best supporting actress at the second Yokohama Film Festival for her work in the film Disciples of Hippocrates. In her personal life, she is married to Mizutani Yutaka, a prominent actor in Japan.
Career overview
Ran Ito is a Japanese actress born on January 13, 1955, in Kichijoji, Musashino, Tokyo, Japan. Also known as Ran Itô, she is recognized as a previous member of the 1970s legendary idol group Candies. As the leading member of the group, Ran Ito was in charge of the solo of most hit songs.
In her acting career, which comprises thirty-eight known credits, she has been recognized for her work in film. She won the award for best supporting actress at the second Yokohama Film Festival for her role in Disciples of Hippocrates.
Outside of her professional background with the Candies and her acting career, she is married to Mizutani Yutaka, a famous actor in Japan.
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38 titles- おどる夫婦 (2025)
- Modern Love Tokyo (2022) as Natsuko Kurata
- Teinen Oyaji Kaizou Keikaku (2022) as Toshiko Shoji
- Doctors~The Strongest Doctor~2021 New Year SP (2021) as Kazue Minagawa
- In This Corner of the World (2018) as San Hojo
- Miss Sherlock (2018) as Kimie Hatano
- あまんじゃく～元外科医の殺し屋 最後の闘い～ (2018)
- The Crimes That Bind (2018) as Yuriko Tajima
- Medical Team Lady da Vinci’s Diagnosis (2016) as Yoko Iwakura
- 仮釈放の条件 出口の裁判官 岬真斗香 (2016)
- Keisei Saimin no Otoko (2015) as Ichiko Matsunaga
- The Man of the Political Economy (2015)
- A Boy Called H (2013) as Toshiko Senoh
- Don't Lose Heart (2013) as Shizuko
- Otona ni natta natsu (2012)
- DOCTORS: The Ultimate Surgeon (2011) as Kazue Minagawa
- Garden of the Wind (2008) as Taeko Uchiyama
- School can't teach! (2008) as Meiko Kageyama
- ベビーシッターの危険な好奇心 (2007)
- I Love Mama More Than Anyone (2006)
- Atarashii Kaze (2004)
- Kokoro (2003) as Suenaga Misako
- 女刑事ふたり (2002)
- 西村京太郎サスペンス 脅迫者 (2001)
- みちのく祭り殺人行 死んだ妻からの電話 (2001)
- The Sun Never Sets (2000) as Ikutani Akiko
- Good News (1999)
- 深夜の偶然 (1991)
- Kiheitai (1989)
- Ore to aitsu no monogatari (1981) as 南原純子
- MOMENT (1981)
- Disciples of Hippocrates (1980)
- Foster Daddy, Tora! (1980) as Sumire
- The Roads Men Travel (1976) as Singer
- Justice! Allies! Everybody Gather!! (1975)
- NHK Kōhaku Uta-Gassen (1951) as Herself
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Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ran Ito best known for?
Ran Ito is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Oh, Karol! (1985), A Single Man (2009), Kokoro (2003), The Beast in Heat (1977).
When and where was Ran Ito born?
Ran Ito was born on January 13, 1955 in Kichijoji, Musashino, Tokyo, Japan.
How many credits does Ran Ito have?
Ran Ito has accumulated over 38 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2025.
What is Ran Ito's background in cinema and television?
Ran Ito, also known as Ran Itô, is a Japanese actress born on January 13, 1955, in Kichijoji, Musashino, Tokyo, Japan. She is recognized in the entertainment industry with thirty-eight known credits for acting. Before her acting career, she was a member of the 1970s idol group Candies, serving as the leading member who...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Roads Men Travel (1976) as Singer — aged about 21
- Foster Daddy, Tora! (1980) as Sumire — aged about 25
- NHK Kōhaku Uta-Gassen (1951) as Herself — aged about 3
- Kokoro (2003) as Suenaga Misako — aged about 48
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