Rinko Kikuchi
Actor · Executive Producer · Director · Screenplay
Born Jan 6, 1981 · Hadano, Kanagawa, Japan
Active 1997–present
Rinko Kikuchi, born Yuriko Kikuchi, January 6, 1981, is a Japanese actress. Kikuchi is the first Japanese actress to be nominated for an Academy Award in 50 years.
Filmography
Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! (2026) — Haru · Executive ProducerYa Boy Kongming! The Movie (2025) — Ayvil SuzukiUso ga Uso de Uso wa Uso da (2026) — Mitsuko Omoriいのこりぐみ (2026)Westworld (2016) — AkanePacific Rim (2013) — Mako MoriBabel (2006) — ChiekoPacific Rim: Uprising (2018) — Mako Mori47 Ronin (2013) — WitchInvasion (2021) — Hinata MuraiTokyo Vice (2022) — Eimi MaruyamaThe Brothers Bloom (2008) — Bang BangSurvive Style 5+ (2004)The Taste of Tea (2004) — Waitress At Noodle ShopKumiko, the Treasure Hunter (2014) — Kumiko · Executive ProducerNorwegian Wood (2010) — NaokoThe Sky Crawlers (2008) — Suito Kusanagi (voice)Terra Formars (2016) — Asuka MorikiLiar Game (2007) — Ryo KatsuragiShanghai (2010) — Sumiko (uncredited)The Hot Spot (2025) — Masako UmemotoLove Strikes! (2011) — Naoko HayashidaGenius Party (2007)Miss Sherlock (2018) — Mitsuki Kurata