Yuko Maruyama
Biography
Yuko Maruyama, whose stage name is written 丸山優子, is a Japanese actress born on 4 April 1969 in Kanagawa, Japan. She is identified as female and is also known by the romanised name Yuuko Maruyama. According to her profile on The Movie Database, Maruyama’s career is centred on acting, with eleven credited performances listed across film and television. The same source records her age as 57 years. No additional personal or professional details beyond these identifiers are provided in the available material.
Career overview
Yuko Maruyama is a Japanese actress whose career is documented with eleven credited performances. She is listed under the stage name 丸山優子 and is recognized primarily for acting work. According to a film‑industry database, she was born on 4 April 1969 in Kanagawa, Japan, and is identified as female. Her professional profile includes an alternate rendering of her name as 丸山 優子 (Yuuko Maruyama).
In addition to her screen appearances, a biographical entry records her affiliation with the Japanese voice‑acting and theater collective Theater Echo, indicating involvement in voice‑over work as well as stage performance. The same source describes her as an actress and voice actor, suggesting a career that spans both on‑screen and vocal roles.
Overall, Yuko Maruyama’s acting résumé comprises a modest but diverse set of credits, reflecting activity in film, television, and voice‑acting arenas within the Japanese entertainment industry.
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Full Filmography
11 titles- Shady Job Family (2024) as Makita Kayoko
- Gegege no Kitaro: Youkai Japan Rally 3D (2008)
- Cackling Kitarou (2007) as Kawauso
- Hajime Ningen Gon (1996)
- Kiki's Delivery Service (1989) as Boy (voice)
- My Neighbor Totoro (1988) as Kanta's Mother (voice)
- Tsushima Maru: Goodbye, Okinawa (1982)
- Blonde Jeanie (1979) as Billy
- First Human Gatorus (1974) as Gon
- Panda! Go Panda!: Rainy Day Circus (1973) as Pan-chan (voice)
- Panda! Go Panda! (1972) as Panny (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Yuko Maruyama best known for?
Yuko Maruyama is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Cackling Kitarou (2007), Kiki's Delivery Service (1989), My Neighbor Totoro (1988), Panda! Go Panda!: Rainy Day Circus (1973).
When and where was Yuko Maruyama born?
Yuko Maruyama was born on April 4, 1969 in Kanagawa, Japan.
How many credits does Yuko Maruyama have?
Yuko Maruyama has accumulated over 11 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2024.
What is Yuko Maruyama's background in cinema and television?
Yuko Maruyama, whose stage name is written 丸山優子, is a Japanese actress born on 4 April 1969 in Kanagawa, Japan. She is identified as female and is also known by the romanised name Yuuko Maruyama. According to her profile on The Movie Database, Maruyama’s career is centred on acting, with eleven credited performances li...