Chieko Baisho
Actor · Theme Song Performance
Born Jun 29, 1941 · Kita, Tokyo, Japan
Active 1961–present · 5′3″ (159 cm)
Chieko Baisho (倍賞 千恵子, Baishō Chieko, born June 29, 1941) is a Japanese actress and singer. In Japan, she is well known for her performance as Sakura in the "Otoko wa Tsurai yo" series from 1969 until 1995.
Filmography
Tokyo Taxi (2025) — Sumire TakanoTill We Meet Again on the Starry Hill (2026)Howl's Moving Castle (2004) — Sophie (voice)Weathering with You (2019) — Fumi Tachibana (voice)The Hidden Blade (2004) — Mrs. KatagiriPlan 75 (2022) — Michi TsunotaniJungle Emperor Leo (1997) — Lyre (voice)Kabei: Our Mother (2008) — Hatsuko NogamiTora-san, Our Lovable Tramp (1969) — SakuraThe Little House (2014) — Taki NunomiyaA Distant Cry from Spring (1980) — Tamiko KazamiThe Yellow Handkerchief (1977) — Mitsue ShimaI, the Executioner (1968) — HarukoThe Fantastic Adventures of Unico (1981) — The West Wind (voice)Downtown Heroes (1988)Where Spring Comes Late (1970) — TamikoTora-san's Pure Love (1976) — SakuraTora-san Loves an Artist (1973) — SakuraTora-san's Forget Me Not (1973) — SakuraOh, My Comrade! (1970)Topsy-Turvy Journey (1969)Tora-san's Sunrise and Sunset (1976) — SakuraTora-san's Love Call (1971) — SakuraTora-san Goes North (1987) — Sakura