Yoko Kuri
Biography
Yoko Kuri, born September 21, 1938, in Tokyo, Japan, is a Japanese actress. Her stage name is written 栗葉子, and she is also known as Kuri Youko, 村田豊子, 栗 葉子, and Youko Kuri. Kuri’s career in acting is documented with thirteen credited roles across film and television. She is identified as female in public records. The available biographical entries list her primary occupation as acting, and she is recognized for her contributions to Japanese screen productions. No additional personal or professional details are provided in the cited sources. Her profile appears in several online film databases, confirming her presence in the industry.
Career overview
Yoko Kuri, whose stage name is rendered in Japanese as 栗葉子, was born on 21 September 1938 in Tokyo, Japan. She is a female performer who works in the field of acting and is also credited under the variations Kuri Youko, 村田豊子, and Youko Kuri. The principal English‑language film database lists her as an actress with a total of thirteen credited appearances, indicating a career that includes a modest number of screen roles. This source identifies her primary professional activity as acting and records her personal details, including birth date and place of origin.
In addition to the English‑language database, Yoko Kuri is listed in two Czech‑language film reference sites. The Kinobox portal contains a profile for her but notes that a biographical article is currently unavailable, while the FDb.cz site similarly records her presence in the online film catalogue without providing further personal or career information. Together, these entries confirm that Yoko Kuri is recognized in multiple international film databases, though publicly documented details about the specific productions in which she has performed remain limited to the count of her known credits.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
13 titles- Doraemon: The Record of Nobita's Parallel Journey to the West (1988) as Princess Iron Fan (voice)
- Mr. Pen Pen (1986) as Mama (voice)
- Doraemon: Nobita and the Haunts of Evil (1982) as Princess Spiana (voice)
- 21 Emon Welcome to the Space (1981) as Mama (voice)
- The 6 Ultra Brothers vs. The Monster Army (1979) as Marissa (voice)
- Vicky the Viking (1974) as Wickie (voice)
- The New Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee (1974) as Hutch (voice)
- Miracle Girl Limit-chan (1973) as Limit (voice)
- The Gutsy Frog (1972) as Kyoko Yoshizawa (voice)
- Pinocchio: The Series (1972) as Anna
- Piggyback Ghost (1972) as おんぶー
- The Legend of Ninja Kamui (1969) as サヤカ
- Animal 1 (1968) as 東ナナ子
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Yoko Kuri best known for?
Yoko Kuri is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Doraemon: The Record of Nobita's Parallel Journey to the West (1988), Doraemon: Nobita and the Haunts of Evil (1982), The 6 Ultra Brothers vs. The Monster Army (1979), Vicky the Viking (1974).
When and where was Yoko Kuri born?
Yoko Kuri was born on September 21, 1938 in Tokyo, Japan.
How many credits does Yoko Kuri have?
Yoko Kuri has accumulated over 13 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1968 to 1988.
What is Yoko Kuri's background in cinema and television?
Yoko Kuri, born September 21, 1938, in Tokyo, Japan, is a Japanese actress. Her stage name is written 栗葉子, and she is also known as Kuri Youko, 村田豊子, 栗 葉子, and Youko Kuri. Kuri’s career in acting is documented with thirteen credited roles across film and television. She is identified as female in public records. The av...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Doraemon: The Record of Nobita's Parallel Journey to the West (1988) as Princess Iron Fan (voice) — aged about 49
- Vicky the Viking (1974) as Wickie (voice) — aged about 35
- Doraemon: Nobita and the Haunts of Evil (1982) as Princess Spiana (voice) — aged about 43
- Pinocchio: The Series (1972) as Anna — aged about 33
- The Gutsy Frog (1972) as Kyoko Yoshizawa (voice) — aged about 33
- The Legend of Ninja Kamui (1969) as サヤカ — aged about 30
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