Chieko Baisho
Actor · Theme Song Performance
Born Jun 29, 1941 · Kita, Tokyo, Japan
Active 1961–present · 5′3″ (159 cm) · Awards: Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role, Medal with Purple Ribbon, Elan d'or Award for Newcomer of the Year, Kinuyo Tanaka Award, Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Supporting Actress, Kikuta Kazuo engeki shō, Mainichi Film Award for Best Actress
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