Аko
Actor
Born Apr 12, 1958 · Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Active 1978–present · 5′5″ (164 cm)
Atsuko Taneya, known professionally as Ako or Ako Dachs, is a Japanese actress who is the founding Artistic Director of the Amaterasu Za theatre company. She received a Lucille Lortel Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in 2019.
Filmography
Shōgun (2024) - Daiyoin / Lady IyoFBI: International (2021) - Mrs. TakeyamaAlice in Borderland (2020)I Origins (2014) - NurseTwelve (2010) - Mrs. FongNo Reservations (2007) - Vegetable Vendor30 Rock (2006) - Mi AuShadowplay (2002) - Mother (voice)Dirty Scoundrels (2001) - Yayoi YoshimotoSnow Falling on Cedars (1999) - Fujiko ImadaToo Tired to Die (1998) - MotherShinran: Path to Purity (1987)The Woman Soaked from Waiting (1987) - Woman in BarSleepwalk (1986) - Ecco, EccoDeaths in Tokimeki (1984)Mitsugetsu (1984) - YayoiEijanaika (1981) - OyoshiA 5,000 Kilometer Run under The Scorching Sun (1979)The Woman with Red Hair (1979) - KazukoPink Tush Girl: Love Attack (1979) - Yuko TaguchiYouth - Part II (1979)Skin of Roses (1978) - YuriPuppets Under Starry Skies (1978) - AkemiPink Tush Girl (1978) - Yuko Taguchi