Yûko Moriyama
Biography
Yuko Moriyama is a Japanese actress born on December 9, 1968, in Tokyo. She began her career using her real name and, in 2000, altered the written form of her given name to the hiragana ゆうこ, while retaining the family name Moriyama. Her professional name is presented in kanji as 森山ゆうこ and she is also credited as 森山祐子 and Yuko Moriyama. Over the course of her career she accumulated fifteen credited acting roles, as recorded by The Movie Database. Public activity from Moriyama diminished after the release of her photo book “Dear Friend” in February 2004, leading to the general assumption that she retired from the entertainment industry thereafter.
Career overview
Yûko Moriyama is a Japanese actress born on December 9, 1968, in Tokyo. She began her career using her real name and later altered the written form of her given name to the hiragana spelling ゆうこ in the year 2000, after which she was credited as 森山ゆうこ. Throughout her active years, Moriyama accumulated fifteen credited acting roles, as recorded in the Motion Picture Database. Her professional work spanned both film and television, and she was recognized primarily for her contributions to acting.
Public records indicate that Moriyama’s visibility in the entertainment industry diminished after the early 2000s. In February 2004 she released a photo book titled “Dear Friend.” Following that publication, there is little evidence of further public activity, leading observers to conclude that she likely retired from acting sometime after the book’s release. The available data list her stage name as 森山ゆうこ and note alternative name spellings, including 森山祐子 and Yuko Moriyama, but provide no additional personal or professional details beyond those mentioned.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
15 titles- Tokyo Raiders (2000) as Miyuki
- Shura ga Yuku 9 (2000)
- After the Rain (2000)
- Female Ninjas Magic Chronicles: Legend of Yagyu Part 1 (1998) as Ochei
- Female Ninjas Magic Chronicles: Legend of Yagyu Part 2 (1998) as Ochie
- Moon Over Tao: Makaraga (1997) as Abira / Marien / Kuzto
- Reborn from Hell II: Jubei's Revenge (1996) as Ohiro
- Reborn from Hell: Samurai Armageddon (1996) as Ohiro
- Shonan Junai-gumi! (1995) as Izumi Mariko
- 7人のOLが行く! (1994)
- Zëiram 2 (1994) as Iria
- True Story! 82 Days with Amemiya Family (1994) as Self
- お願いダーリン! (1993)
- Be Stewardess (1992)
- Zëiram (1991) as Iria
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Yûko Moriyama best known for?
Yûko Moriyama is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Female Ninjas Magic Chronicles: Legend of Yagyu Part 1 (1998), Female Ninjas Magic Chronicles: Legend of Yagyu Part 2 (1998), Moon Over Tao: Makaraga (1997), Run Wild, Run Free (1969).
When and where was Yûko Moriyama born?
Yûko Moriyama was born on December 9, 1968 in Tokyo, Japan.
How many credits does Yûko Moriyama have?
Yûko Moriyama has accumulated over 15 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1991 to 2000.
What is Yûko Moriyama's background in cinema and television?
Yuko Moriyama is a Japanese actress born on December 9, 1968, in Tokyo. She began her career using her real name and, in 2000, altered the written form of her given name to the hiragana ゆうこ, while retaining the family name Moriyama. Her professional name is presented in kanji as 森山ゆうこ and she is also credited as 森山祐子 a...
Yûko Moriyama by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Moon Over Tao: Makaraga (1997) as Abira / Marien / Kuzto — aged about 28
- Female Ninjas Magic Chronicles: Legend of Yagyu Part 1 (1998) as Ochei — aged about 29
- Female Ninjas Magic Chronicles: Legend of Yagyu Part 2 (1998) as Ochie — aged about 29
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