Sanae Kitabayashi

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Sanae Kitabayashi (Acting).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided sources.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, asterisks, headings, bullet points).
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble or JSON.
Name: Sanae Kitabayashi (北林早苗).
Born: January 7, 1944, in Tokyo, Japan.
Profession: Actress.
Career Span: Began in 1961 with the film Dekansho Furaibo. Remained active until 1982, appearing in The Calico Cat Holmes: Mad Death Song Violin Serial Murders. (Note: Source 5 says "spanning more than six decades", but Source 4 gives specific dates 1961-1982. I must be careful with "six decades" vs the specific 1961-1982 range. Source 5 says "spanning more than six decades", Source 4 says "began... 1961... remained active until 1982". I will stick to the specific dates or the general claim if it fits).
Known for/Credits:
Hi no tori (1956) - Wait, source 2 says Hi no tori (1956), but source 4 says she began in 1961. I should report what the sources say without creating contradiction if possible, or just list the works.
The Righteous Hero (1961)
Trail of Blood (1972) / The Trail of Blood
Outlaw: Black Dagger
The Killing Machine
Outlaw: Gangster VIP
Three Gamblers
Code Between Brothers 6
Gambler Biography
Devil's Flute
The Calico Cat Holmes: Mad Death Song Violin Serial Murders (1982)
Genres/Types: Period dramas, detective series, supporting roles.
Paragraph 1: Introduction and early career.
Sanae Kitabayashi is a Japanese actress born on January 7, 1944, in Tokyo, Japan. Her acting career includes work in Japanese film and television, with appearances in period dramas, detective series, and various supporting roles. According to some records, she began her career in 1961 with the film Dekansho Furaibo, though she is also known for her work in Hi no tori (1956) and The Righteous Hero (1961).
Paragraph 2: Notable works and career span.
Her filmography includes several titles such as Trail of Blood (1972), also referred to as The Trail of Blood, Outlaw: Black Dagger, The Killing Machine, and Outlaw: Gangster VIP. Other credits include Three Gamblers, Code Between Brothers 6, Gambler Biography, and Devil's Flute. Her active period includes appearances up until 1982, when she appeared in The Calico Cat Holmes: Mad Death Song Violin Serial Murders.
Current Word Count Check:
Para 1: ~60 words.
Para 2: ~70 words.
Total: ~130 words.
Target: 180-260 words. I need to expand using only provided facts.
Expansion Strategy:
Include more details from the sources. Mention the "more than six decades" claim from Source 5. Mention the specific credits more thoroughly.
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