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Kirin Kiki

Bio: Kirin Kiki (樹木 希林 Kiki Kirin) (15 January 1943 – 15 September 2018) was a Japanese actress known for her work in Japanese cinema and television.
Born: Fri, Jan 15 1943
Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan

Death: Sat, Sep 15 2018
Kirin Kiki is 75 years old
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Poster of Kiki Kirin's Life
Kiki Kirin's Life
Kirin Kiki would have been no older than
75 in Kiki Kirin's Life
as 'self'.
Fri, Oct 04 2019
Poster of Erica 38
Erica 38
Kirin Kiki would have been no older than
75 in Erica 38
as 'Erica's Mother'.
Fri, Jun 07 2019
Poster of Every Day a Good Day
Every Day a Good Day
Kirin Kiki would have been no older than
75 in Every Day a Good Day
as 'Teacher Takeda'.
Sat, Oct 13 2018
Poster of Shoplifters
Shoplifters
Kirin Kiki was
75 in Shoplifters
as 'Hatsue Shibata'.
Sat, Jun 02 2018
Poster of Mori, The Artist's Habitat
Mori, The Artist's Habitat
Kirin Kiki was
75 in Mori, The Artist's Habitat
as 'Hideko'.
Sat, May 19 2018
Poster of Life is Fruity
Life is Fruity
Kirin Kiki was
73 in Life is Fruity
as 'Narrator'.
Mon, Jan 02 2017
Poster of After the Storm
After the Storm
Kirin Kiki was
73 in After the Storm
as 'Yoshiko Shinoda'.
Sat, May 21 2016
Poster of Mystery Trilogy Special
Mystery Trilogy Special
Kirin Kiki was
72 in Mystery Trilogy Special
as 'Kirika Ohmori (segment "A Mystery Writer's Daily Life")'.
Mon, Nov 30 2015
Poster of Our Little Sister
Our Little Sister
Kirin Kiki was
72 in Our Little Sister
as 'Fumiyo Kikuchi'.
Sat, Jun 13 2015
Poster of Sweet Bean
Sweet Bean
Kirin Kiki was
72 in Sweet Bean
as 'Tokue'.
Sat, May 30 2015
Poster of Kakekomi
Kakekomi
Kirin Kiki was
72 in Kakekomi
as 'Genbei'.
Sat, May 16 2015
Poster of This Mystery is Excellent! ~ Challenge from Bestseller Writer
This Mystery is Excellent! ~ Challenge from Bestseller Writer
Kirin Kiki was
71 in This Mystery is Excellent! ~ Challenge from Bestseller Writer
as '大森キリカ (案内人)'.
Mon, Dec 29 2014
Poster of Like Father, Like Son
Like Father, Like Son
Kirin Kiki was
70 in Like Father, Like Son
as 'Riko Ishizeki'.
Tue, Sep 24 2013
Poster of Promise: The Nabari Poisoned Wine Case, The Life of a Death-row Inmate
Promise: The Nabari Poisoned Wine Case, The Life of a Death-row Inmate
Kirin Kiki was
70 in Promise: The Nabari Poisoned Wine Case, The Life of a Death-row Inmate
Sat, Feb 16 2013
Poster of Until the Break of Dawn
Until the Break of Dawn
Kirin Kiki was
69 in Until the Break of Dawn
as 'Aiko Shibuya'.
Sat, Nov 10 2012
Poster of Chronicle of My Mother
Chronicle of My Mother
Kirin Kiki was
69 in Chronicle of My Mother
as 'Yae'.
Sat, Apr 28 2012
Poster of Hanezu
Hanezu
Kirin Kiki was
69 in Hanezu
as 'Takumi's Mother'.
Wed, Feb 01 2012
Poster of I Wish
I Wish
Kirin Kiki was
68 in I Wish
as 'Hideko'.
Sat, Jun 11 2011
Poster of A Honeymoon in Hell: Mr. & Mrs. Oki's Fabulous Trip
A Honeymoon in Hell: Mr. & Mrs. Oki's Fabulous Trip
Kirin Kiki was
68 in A Honeymoon in Hell: Mr. & Mrs. Oki's Fabulous Trip
as 'fortune teller'.
Sat, May 14 2011
Poster of Hokaibito: Ina no Seigetsu
Hokaibito: Ina no Seigetsu
Kirin Kiki was
68 in Hokaibito: Ina no Seigetsu
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Thu, Mar 24 2011
Poster of Ghost
Ghost
Kirin Kiki was
67 in Ghost
as 'Unten Sazuki'.
Sat, Nov 13 2010
Poster of Villain
Villain
Kirin Kiki was
67 in Villain
as 'Fusae Shimizu'.
Sat, Sep 11 2010
Poster of The Secret World of Arrietty
The Secret World of Arrietty
Kirin Kiki was
67 in The Secret World of Arrietty
as 'Haru (voice)'.
Fri, Jul 16 2010
Poster of Two Portraits of MIYAGINO
Two Portraits of MIYAGINO
Kirin Kiki was
67 in Two Portraits of MIYAGINO
as 'Madam'.
Sat, May 29 2010
Poster of Making 'Still Walking'
Making 'Still Walking'
Kirin Kiki was
66 in Making 'Still Walking'
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 23 2009
Poster of The Short Films Everyone started out as a child
The Short Films Everyone started out as a child
Kirin Kiki was
65 in The Short Films Everyone started out as a child
Tue, Dec 23 2008
Poster of Still Walking
Still Walking
Kirin Kiki was
65 in Still Walking
as 'Toshiko Yokoyama'.
Sat, Jun 28 2008
Poster of Dots and Lines
Dots and Lines
Kirin Kiki was
64 in Dots and Lines
Sat, Nov 24 2007
Poster of Dog in a Sidecar
Dog in a Sidecar
Kirin Kiki was
64 in Dog in a Sidecar
as 'Granny Tome'.
Sat, Jun 23 2007
Poster of Tokyo Tower: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad
Tokyo Tower: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad
Kirin Kiki was
64 in Tokyo Tower: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad
as 'Eiko Nakagawa'.
Sat, Apr 14 2007
Poster of Red Whale, White Snake
Red Whale, White Snake
Kirin Kiki was
63 in Red Whale, White Snake
Sat, Nov 25 2006
Poster of Our War
Our War
Kirin Kiki was
63 in Our War
Sun, Sep 17 2006
Poster of Tokyo Tower
Tokyo Tower
Kirin Kiki was
62 in Tokyo Tower
Sat, Jan 15 2005
Poster of Izo
Izo
Kirin Kiki was
61 in Izo
as 'Izo's Mother'.
Tue, Sep 07 2004
Poster of The Taste of Tea
The Taste of Tea
Kirin Kiki was
61 in The Taste of Tea
as 'Obaa'.
Sat, Jul 17 2004
Poster of Fireflies: River of Light
Fireflies: River of Light
Kirin Kiki was
61 in Fireflies: River of Light
as 'Headmistress'.
Sat, Jun 05 2004
Poster of Kamikaze Girls
Kamikaze Girls
Kirin Kiki was
61 in Kamikaze Girls
as 'Momoko's Grandmother'.
Sat, May 29 2004
Poster of Half a Confession
Half a Confession
Kirin Kiki was
60 in Half a Confession
as 'Yasuko Shimamura'.
Sat, Jan 10 2004
Poster of Teacher's suitcase
Teacher's suitcase
Kirin Kiki was
60 in Teacher's suitcase
as 'Sensei's ex-wife'.
Tue, Mar 11 2003
Poster of Through the Night
Through the Night
Kirin Kiki was
59 in Through the Night
Sat, Nov 02 2002
Poster of Inochi
Inochi
Kirin Kiki was
59 in Inochi
as 'Mother'.
Sat, Sep 14 2002
Poster of Returner
Returner
Kirin Kiki was
59 in Returner
as 'Xia'.
Sat, Aug 31 2002
Poster of Pistol Opera
Pistol Opera
Kirin Kiki was
58 in Pistol Opera
as 'Rin'.
Sat, Oct 27 2001
Poster of Cardboard House Girl
Cardboard House Girl
Kirin Kiki was
58 in Cardboard House Girl
Sat, Oct 06 2001
Poster of Tokyo Marigold
Tokyo Marigold
Kirin Kiki was
58 in Tokyo Marigold
as 'Ritsuko Sakai'.
Sat, May 12 2001
Poster of The Whispered City
The Whispered City
Kirin Kiki was
57 in The Whispered City
as 'Fan of Kyushiro'.
Fri, Jul 07 2000
Poster of Keiho
Keiho
Kirin Kiki was
56 in Keiho
as 'Defence Counsel Shigure Nagamura'.
Wed, Feb 17 1999
Poster of Magnitude: Bridge to Tomorrow
Magnitude: Bridge to Tomorrow
Kirin Kiki was
54 in Magnitude: Bridge to Tomorrow
Sat, Nov 22 1997
Poster of The Best Bad Thing
The Best Bad Thing
Kirin Kiki was
54 in The Best Bad Thing
as 'Aunt Hata'.
Mon, May 05 1997
Poster of Hissatsu shimatsunin
Hissatsu shimatsunin
Kirin Kiki was
54 in Hissatsu shimatsunin
as 'Otora'.
Sat, Mar 01 1997
Poster of Fireworks, Ferris Wheels and Love
Fireworks, Ferris Wheels and Love
Kirin Kiki was
54 in Fireworks, Ferris Wheels and Love
as 'Sanae Mita'.
Sat, Feb 15 1997
Poster of Oishinbo
Oishinbo
Kirin Kiki was
53 in Oishinbo
as 'Tome'.
Sat, Apr 13 1996
Poster of Mitabi no kaikyô
Mitabi no kaikyô
Kirin Kiki was
52 in Mitabi no kaikyô
Wed, Oct 11 1995
Poster of The Mystery of Rampo
The Mystery of Rampo
Kirin Kiki was
52 in The Mystery of Rampo
Sat, May 27 1995
Poster of Toki no kagayaki
Toki no kagayaki
Kirin Kiki was
52 in Toki no kagayaki
as 'Nagashima'.
Sat, Mar 18 1995
Poster of Sakura
Sakura
Kirin Kiki was
51 in Sakura
as 'Fumi'.
Sat, Apr 09 1994
Poster of Rex: A Dinosaur's Story
Rex: A Dinosaur's Story
Kirin Kiki was
50 in Rex: A Dinosaur's Story
Sat, Jul 03 1993
Poster of Yearning
Yearning
Kirin Kiki was
50 in Yearning
as 'Omatsu'.
Sat, May 29 1993
Poster of The Triple Cross
The Triple Cross
Kirin Kiki was
49 in The Triple Cross
Sat, Sep 12 1992
Poster of Ritsuko: Her Love, Her Death
Ritsuko: Her Love, Her Death
Kirin Kiki was
49 in Ritsuko: Her Love, Her Death
Thu, Jun 04 1992
Poster of The Games Teachers Play
The Games Teachers Play
Kirin Kiki was
49 in The Games Teachers Play
as 'Yasuko Takeda'.
Sat, Apr 25 1992
Poster of リトルシンドバッド　小さな冒険者たち
リトルシンドバッド　小さな冒険者たち
Kirin Kiki was
48 in リトルシンドバッド　小さな冒険者たち
Sat, Jul 20 1991
Poster of Kim's War
Kim's War
Kirin Kiki was
48 in Kim's War
Fri, Apr 05 1991
Poster of War and Youth
War and Youth
Kirin Kiki was
48 in War and Youth
as 'Etsuko Onoki'.
Mon, Apr 01 1991
Poster of Rainbow Kids
Rainbow Kids
Kirin Kiki was
48 in Rainbow Kids
as 'Kura 'Ku-chan' Nakamura'.
Tue, Jan 15 1991
Poster of ママ母戦争
ママ母戦争
Kirin Kiki was
47 in ママ母戦争
Thu, May 03 1990
Poster of Misty Kid of Wind – The Glass Cape
Misty Kid of Wind – The Glass Cape
Kirin Kiki was
46 in Misty Kid of Wind – The Glass Cape
as 'Otane'.
Sat, Mar 11 1989
Poster of Crane
Crane
Kirin Kiki was
45 in Crane
as 'Yura'.
Sat, May 21 1988
Poster of Remembrance
Remembrance
Kirin Kiki was
45 in Remembrance
as 'Mine Kamioka'.
Sat, Jan 23 1988
Poster of The Ballad of the Sea of Genkai
The Ballad of the Sea of Genkai
Kirin Kiki was
43 in The Ballad of the Sea of Genkai
Wed, Jan 15 1986
Poster of Yume-Chiyo
Yume-Chiyo
Kirin Kiki was
42 in Yume-Chiyo
Sat, Jun 08 1985
Poster of Miss Lonely
Miss Lonely
Kirin Kiki was
42 in Miss Lonely
as 'Terue Amano'.
Fri, Apr 12 1985
Poster of Song of the Spring Pony
Song of the Spring Pony
Kirin Kiki was
42 in Song of the Spring Pony
Fri, Mar 22 1985
Poster of Capone Cries a Lot
Capone Cries a Lot
Kirin Kiki was
42 in Capone Cries a Lot
as 'Sene Tachikawa'.
Sat, Feb 16 1985
Poster of Private Detective DOBU 6: The Origami Murder Case
Private Detective DOBU 6: The Origami Murder Case
Kirin Kiki was
40 in Private Detective DOBU 6: The Origami Murder Case
Thu, Dec 29 1983
Poster of Amagi Pass
Amagi Pass
Kirin Kiki was
40 in Amagi Pass
as 'Ryosaku's wife'.
Sat, Feb 19 1983
Poster of Private Detective DOBU 5: The Pinwheel Murder Case
Private Detective DOBU 5: The Pinwheel Murder Case
Kirin Kiki was
40 in Private Detective DOBU 5: The Pinwheel Murder Case
Fri, Feb 11 1983
Poster of Private Detective DOBU 4: The Mysterious Kite Murders Case
Private Detective DOBU 4: The Mysterious Kite Murders Case
Kirin Kiki was
40 in Private Detective DOBU 4: The Mysterious Kite Murders Case
Fri, Feb 11 1983
Poster of Highschool Scramble
Highschool Scramble
Kirin Kiki was
39 in Highschool Scramble
Sat, Dec 18 1982
Poster of Private Detective DOBU 3: The Exile Island Murder Case
Private Detective DOBU 3: The Exile Island Murder Case
Kirin Kiki was
39 in Private Detective DOBU 3: The Exile Island Murder Case
Fri, Nov 19 1982
Poster of Private Detective DOBU 2: The Kyoto Murder Case
Private Detective DOBU 2: The Kyoto Murder Case
Kirin Kiki was
39 in Private Detective DOBU 2: The Kyoto Murder Case
Fri, Jul 09 1982
Poster of Karate Cop
Karate Cop
Kirin Kiki was
39 in Karate Cop
as 'Sumi Yashiro'.
Sat, Apr 17 1982
Poster of I Are You, You Am Me
I Are You, You Am Me
Kirin Kiki was
39 in I Are You, You Am Me
as 'Naoko Saitoh'.
Sat, Apr 17 1982
Poster of The Wild Daisy
The Wild Daisy
Kirin Kiki was
38 in The Wild Daisy
as 'Omasu'.
Sat, Aug 08 1981
Poster of Private Detective DOBU 1
Private Detective DOBU 1
Kirin Kiki was
37 in Private Detective DOBU 1
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of The First Catch
The First Catch
Kirin Kiki was
37 in The First Catch
Sat, Dec 27 1980
Poster of Nurse's Husband
Nurse's Husband
Kirin Kiki was
37 in Nurse's Husband
Sat, May 10 1980
Poster of Zigeunerweisen
Zigeunerweisen
Kirin Kiki was
37 in Zigeunerweisen
as 'Kimi'.
Tue, Apr 01 1980
Poster of Heaven Sent
Heaven Sent
Kirin Kiki was
36 in Heaven Sent
Fri, Dec 28 1979
Poster of The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
Kirin Kiki was
36 in The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
Sat, Jul 14 1979
Poster of Down with The Big Boss
Down with The Big Boss
Kirin Kiki was
36 in Down with The Big Boss
as 'Okonomiyaki Manager'.
Sat, Mar 24 1979
Poster of Taro the Dragon Boy
Taro the Dragon Boy
Kirin Kiki was
36 in Taro the Dragon Boy
as 'Yamanba (voice)'.
Sat, Mar 17 1979
Poster of Crocodile, Parrot and Fur Seal
Crocodile, Parrot and Fur Seal
Kirin Kiki was
34 in Crocodile, Parrot and Fur Seal
as 'Mary'.
Thu, Dec 29 1977
Poster of Ballad of Orin
Ballad of Orin
Kirin Kiki was
34 in Ballad of Orin
as 'Tama Ichise'.
Sat, Nov 19 1977
Poster of Tomorrow Evening
Tomorrow Evening
Kirin Kiki was
34 in Tomorrow Evening
Sat, Oct 29 1977
Poster of Female Teacher
Female Teacher
Kirin Kiki was
34 in Female Teacher
as 'Yuriko Yokoyama(横山百合子)'.
Sat, Oct 29 1977
Poster of Sachiko no sachi
Sachiko no sachi
Kirin Kiki was
33 in Sachiko no sachi
as 'Momoe'.
Sat, Dec 25 1976
Poster of The Sea of Eden
The Sea of Eden
Kirin Kiki was
33 in The Sea of Eden
Sat, Apr 24 1976
Poster of The Viper Brothers and the Young General
The Viper Brothers and the Young General
Kirin Kiki was
32 in The Viper Brothers and the Young General
Sat, Mar 01 1975
Poster of Without Complaint
Without Complaint
Kirin Kiki was
32 in Without Complaint
as 'Haruko Kitani'.
Sat, Feb 01 1975
Poster of Statue in Fire
Statue in Fire
Kirin Kiki was
31 in Statue in Fire
Sat, Dec 28 1974
Poster of The Four Roughnecks
The Four Roughnecks
Kirin Kiki was
31 in The Four Roughnecks
Fri, Nov 22 1974
Poster of Jack and the Beanstalk
Jack and the Beanstalk
Kirin Kiki was
31 in Jack and the Beanstalk
as 'Madam Noir'.
Sat, Jul 20 1974
Poster of Akumyo: Notorious Dragon
Akumyo: Notorious Dragon
Kirin Kiki was
31 in Akumyo: Notorious Dragon
Wed, Apr 24 1974
Poster of Red Paper Lantern
Red Paper Lantern
Kirin Kiki was
31 in Red Paper Lantern
Sat, Mar 23 1974
Poster of My Voiceless Friends
My Voiceless Friends
Kirin Kiki was
29 in My Voiceless Friends
as 'Maid'.
Sat, Apr 29 1972
Poster of Go As Messy As Messy Can Be
Go As Messy As Messy Can Be
Kirin Kiki was
28 in Go As Messy As Messy Can Be
as 'PTA Mama'.
Sat, Mar 20 1971
Poster of Live My Share, Mother
Live My Share, Mother
Kirin Kiki was
27 in Live My Share, Mother
as 'Nurse Okamura'.
Wed, Sep 23 1970
Poster of Tora-san, His Tender Love
Tora-san, His Tender Love
Kirin Kiki was
27 in Tora-san, His Tender Love
as 'Maid in Shinshû'.
Thu, Jan 15 1970
Poster of Crazy Big Explosion
Crazy Big Explosion
Kirin Kiki was
26 in Crazy Big Explosion
Sun, Apr 27 1969
Poster of Angel's Lover
Angel's Lover
Kirin Kiki was
25 in Angel's Lover
Sat, Dec 28 1968
Poster of Nunnery Confidential
Nunnery Confidential
Kirin Kiki was
25 in Nunnery Confidential
Thu, Feb 22 1968
Poster of Journey
Journey
Kirin Kiki was
24 in Journey
Sun, Nov 12 1967
Poster of Koto—The Lake of Tears
Koto—The Lake of Tears
Kirin Kiki was
23 in Koto—The Lake of Tears
as 'Kayo Sugumo'.
Sun, Nov 13 1966
Poster of Dynamite Doctor Returns
Dynamite Doctor Returns
Kirin Kiki was
23 in Dynamite Doctor Returns
as 'Fumiko (as Chiho Yûki)'.
Sat, Sep 17 1966
Poster of Dianas of the Campus
Dianas of the Campus
Kirin Kiki was
23 in Dianas of the Campus
Wed, Jun 22 1966

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Kagerou no Tsuji
Kagerou no Tsuji
Kirin Kiki was
64+ in Kagerou no Tsuji
as 'Oichi'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 19 2007
Poster of Natsumeke no Shokutaku
Natsumeke no Shokutaku
Kirin Kiki was
61+ in Natsumeke no Shokutaku
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 05 2005
Poster of Aoi: Tokugawa Three Generations
Aoi: Tokugawa Three Generations
Kirin Kiki was
56+ in Aoi: Tokugawa Three Generations
as 'Lady Kasuga [Iemitsu's wet nurse]'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 09 2000
Poster of Korekara: Umibe no Tabibitotachi
Korekara: Umibe no Tabibitotachi
Kirin Kiki was
50+ in Korekara: Umibe no Tabibitotachi
First Air Date
Fri, May 21 1993
Poster of Private Detective Dobu
Private Detective Dobu
Kirin Kiki was
48+ in Private Detective Dobu
First Air Date
Wed, Apr 10 1991
Poster of Kimi no na wa
Kimi no na wa
Kirin Kiki was
48+ in Kimi no na wa
as '深野柳子'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 02 1991
Poster of Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen
Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen
Kirin Kiki was
47+ in Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1990
Poster of As If In Flight
As If In Flight
Kirin Kiki was
46+ in As If In Flight
as '天璋院付き老女・幾島'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 07 1990
Poster of An Early Autumn
An Early Autumn
Kirin Kiki was
44+ in An Early Autumn
First Air Date
Sat, Nov 28 1987
Poster of Hanekonma
Hanekonma
Kirin Kiki was
43+ in Hanekonma
as 'Yae Tachibana'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 07 1986
Poster of Yumechiyo Nikki
Yumechiyo Nikki
Kirin Kiki was
38+ in Yumechiyo Nikki
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 15 1981
Poster of Prime Minister of Yuhigaoka
Prime Minister of Yuhigaoka
Kirin Kiki was
35+ in Prime Minister of Yuhigaoka
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 1978
Poster of Kimagure Honkakuha
Kimagure Honkakuha
Kirin Kiki was
34+ in Kimagure Honkakuha
as 'Ijuuin Ayano'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 26 1977
Poster of Terauchi Kantarō Ikka
Terauchi Kantarō Ikka
Kirin Kiki was
31+ in Terauchi Kantarō Ikka
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 17 1974
Poster of Ōedo Sōsamō
Ōedo Sōsamō
Kirin Kiki was
27+ in Ōedo Sōsamō
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 1970