Biography
Mieko Takamine (高峰三枝子, Takamine Mieko) (2 December 1918 – 27 May 1990) was a Japanese actress and singer.
Mieko Takamine was born the eldest daughter of famous chikuzen biwa player and teacher Chikufu Takamine. She gave her acting debut in the 1936 film Kimi yo takarakani utae, produced by the Shochiku studios, to which she would remain d throughout her career, although she would also occasionally appear in productions of other companies after the war. Her first released record as a singer was the theme song for the film Hotaru no hikari (1938), and she soon established herself as a "singing movie star".
Takamine starred in films of Japan's most notable directors, including Hiroshi Shimizu, Yasujirō Ozu, Mikio Naruse and Keisuke Kinoshita.
In 1976, Takamine won the Best ing Actress award at the 19th Blue Ribbon Awards for her role in The Inugamis (1976). In 1985, she was awarded the Medal of Purple Ribbon and a special Mainichi Film Award for her longtime achievements as a performer
Filmography
all 105
Movies 103
TV Shows 2
Four Days of Snow and Blood (1989)
古谷一行の名探偵・金田一耕助シリーズ (1983)
An Ocean to Cross (1980)
The Phoenix (1978)
Queen Bee (1978)
The Inugami Family (1976)
Pomegranate Time (1967)
Song of Farewell (1965)
Our Happiness Alone (1964)
Bright Sea (1963)
Elegy of the North (1957)
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2 (1957)
The Garden of Women (1954)
Wife (1953)
Dancing Girl (1951)
Once More (1947)
Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family (1941)
Warm Current (1939)
Lovers' Duet (1939)
The Masseurs and a Woman (1938)
So Goes My Love (1938)
The Lights of Asakusa (1937)
The Trio's Engagements (1937)
The Golden Demon (1937)
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Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
1918-12-02
Deathday
1990-05-27 (71 years old)
Birth Place
Minato-ku, Japan
Citizenships
Empire of Japan, Japan
Also Known As
Takamine Mieko, Миэко Такаминэ, 高峰三枝子, Mieko Takamine
Awards
Blue Ribbon Awards for Best ing Actress, Medal with Purple Ribbon
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