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Mitsuko Baisho

Bio: Mitsuko Baisho (born 22 November 1946 in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan) is a noted Japanese actress, whose most internationally known work has been for director Shohei Imamura, from 1979 up to the director's final film in 2002. Baisho has also been in films of Akira Kurosawa
Born: Fri, Nov 22 1946
Birthplace: Ibaraki, Japan
Mitsuko Baisho is 78 years old
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Poster of Brighter Days
Brighter Days
Mitsuko Baisho was 78 in Brighter Days as 'Sae Yukino'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 09 2025
Poster of 52-Hertz Whales
52-Hertz Whales
Mitsuko Baisho was 77 in 52-Hertz Whales as 'Sachie Muranaka'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 2024
Poster of Offbeat Cops
Offbeat Cops
Mitsuko Baisho was 75 in Offbeat Cops as 'Sachiko Naruse'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 26 2022
Poster of In the Wake
In the Wake
Mitsuko Baisho was 74 in In the Wake as 'Kei Tōshima'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 2021
Poster of Threads - Our Tapestry of Love
Threads - Our Tapestry of Love
Mitsuko Baisho was 73 in Threads - Our Tapestry of Love as 'Setsuko Murata'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 2020
Poster of When My Mom Died, I Wanted to Eat Her Ashes
When My Mom Died, I Wanted to Eat Her Ashes
Mitsuko Baisho was 72 in When My Mom Died, I Wanted to Eat Her Ashes as 'Akiko'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 22 2019
Poster of Akuma ga Kitarite Fue wo Fuku
Akuma ga Kitarite Fue wo Fuku
Mitsuko Baisho was 71 in Akuma ga Kitarite Fue wo Fuku
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 23 2018
Poster of Snowman
Snowman
Mitsuko Baisho was 71 in Snowman as 'Miyuki (old)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 2018
Poster of Cinema Fighters
Cinema Fighters
Mitsuko Baisho was 71 in Cinema Fighters as 'Miyuki'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 2018
Poster of An Emblem Dedicated To You
An Emblem Dedicated To You
Mitsuko Baisho was 70 in An Emblem Dedicated To You as 'Takajo Waka'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 03 2017
Poster of Bōkyō
Bōkyō
Mitsuko Baisho was 69 in Bōkyō as '(segment "Mikan no hana")'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 28 2016
Poster of Sing My Life
Sing My Life
Mitsuko Baisho was 69 in Sing My Life as 'Katsu Seyama'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 2016
Poster of Big & Little
Big & Little
Mitsuko Baisho was 69 in Big & Little as 'Masako'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 28 2016
Poster of Mr. Love Chemistry 2
Mr. Love Chemistry 2
Mitsuko Baisho was 68 in Mr. Love Chemistry 2
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 2015
Poster of Risking it All: The Spirit of the Men in Orange
Risking it All: The Spirit of the Men in Orange
Mitsuko Baisho was 68 in Risking it All: The Spirit of the Men in Orange
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 19 2015
Poster of Time Never Stops
Time Never Stops
Mitsuko Baisho was 67 in Time Never Stops as 'Iku Hamaguchi'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 22 2014
Poster of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
Mitsuko Baisho was 66 in The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up as 'Harue Fujishima'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 2013
Poster of Blazing Famiglia
Blazing Famiglia
Mitsuko Baisho was 65 in Blazing Famiglia as 'Donbaa'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 08 2012
Poster of Shichou Shisu
Shichou Shisu
Mitsuko Baisho was 65 in Shichou Shisu
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 03 2012
Poster of Rock: Wanko no Shima
Rock: Wanko no Shima
Mitsuko Baisho was 64 in Rock: Wanko no Shima
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 23 2011
Poster of Dendera
Dendera
Mitsuko Baisho was 64 in Dendera as 'Masari Shiina'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 25 2011
Poster of Postcard
Postcard
Mitsuko Baisho was 63 in Postcard as 'Chiyo Morikawa, the Mother-in-Law'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 27 2010
Poster of The Lady Shogun and Her Men
The Lady Shogun and Her Men
Mitsuko Baisho was 63 in The Lady Shogun and Her Men as 'Yorinobu Mizuno'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 2010
Poster of Noriben - The Recipe for Fortune
Noriben - The Recipe for Fortune
Mitsuko Baisho was 62 in Noriben - The Recipe for Fortune as 'Fumiyo Hara'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 26 2009
Poster of Counterfeit
Counterfeit
Mitsuko Baisho was 62 in Counterfeit as 'Kageko Sada'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 22 2009
Poster of All Around Us
All Around Us
Mitsuko Baisho was 61 in All Around Us as 'Namiko Yoshida'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 07 2008
Poster of Tales from Earthsea
Tales from Earthsea
Mitsuko Baisho was 59 in Tales from Earthsea as 'The Mistress (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 29 2006
Poster of Haru, Bânîzu de
Haru, Bânîzu de
Mitsuko Baisho was 59 in Haru, Bânîzu de
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 19 2006
Poster of Shining Boy and Little Randy
Shining Boy and Little Randy
Mitsuko Baisho was 58 in Shining Boy and Little Randy as 'Asako Fujisawa'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 2005
Poster of Chicken Is Barefoot
Chicken Is Barefoot
Mitsuko Baisho was 57 in Chicken Is Barefoot
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 13 2004
Poster of Locomotive Teacher
Locomotive Teacher
Mitsuko Baisho was 57 in Locomotive Teacher
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 31 2004
Poster of Out
Out
Mitsuko Baisho was 55 in Out as 'Yoshie 'Sensei' Azuma'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 19 2002
Poster of 11’09”01—September 11
11’09”01—September 11
Mitsuko Baisho was 55 in 11’09”01—September 11 as 'Kayo Furuhashi (segment "Japan")'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 04 2002
Poster of Dawn of a New Day: The Man Behind VHS
Dawn of a New Day: The Man Behind VHS
Mitsuko Baisho was 55 in Dawn of a New Day: The Man Behind VHS as 'Masae Murakami'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 16 2002
Poster of Warm Water Under a Red Bridge
Warm Water Under a Red Bridge
Mitsuko Baisho was 54 in Warm Water Under a Red Bridge as 'Mitsu Aizawa'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 03 2001
Poster of Turn
Turn
Mitsuko Baisho was 54 in Turn as 'Mori Satoko'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 13 2001
Poster of A Single Drop of Water in a Mighty River
A Single Drop of Water in a Mighty River
Mitsuko Baisho was 54 in A Single Drop of Water in a Mighty River
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 2001
Poster of By Player
By Player
Mitsuko Baisho was 54 in By Player
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 02 2000
Poster of The Hidden Festival
The Hidden Festival
Mitsuko Baisho was 51 in The Hidden Festival
Movie Released: Sat, May 30 1998
Poster of Love Letter
Love Letter
Mitsuko Baisho was 51 in Love Letter
Movie Released: Sat, May 23 1998
Poster of Solitude Point
Solitude Point
Mitsuko Baisho was 51 in Solitude Point as 'Yukie'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 14 1998
Poster of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
Mitsuko Baisho was 50 in The Girl Who Leapt Through Time as 'Yukiko Yoshiyama'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 08 1997
Poster of Tokyo Lullaby
Tokyo Lullaby
Mitsuko Baisho was 50 in Tokyo Lullaby as 'Hisako Hamanaka'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 20 1997
Poster of The Eel
The Eel
Mitsuko Baisho was 50 in The Eel as 'Misako Nakajima'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 12 1997
Poster of A Last Note
A Last Note
Mitsuko Baisho was 48 in A Last Note as 'Naoko Yazawa'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 03 1995
Poster of Dreams
Dreams
Mitsuko Baisho was 43 in Dreams as 'Mother of 'I''.
Movie Released: Fri, May 11 1990
Poster of My Phoenix
My Phoenix
Mitsuko Baisho was 42 in My Phoenix as 'Takako Demachi'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 13 1989
Poster of Sensei
Sensei
Mitsuko Baisho was 42 in Sensei as 'Shota's mother'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 08 1989
Poster of Sure Death 4
Sure Death 4
Mitsuko Baisho was 40 in Sure Death 4 as 'Ofuku'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 06 1987
Poster of Zegen
Zegen
Mitsuko Baisho was 40 in Zegen as 'Shiho'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 02 1987
Poster of Women Who Do Not Divorce
Women Who Do Not Divorce
Mitsuko Baisho was 39 in Women Who Do Not Divorce
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 25 1986
Poster of Cabaret
Cabaret
Mitsuko Baisho was 39 in Cabaret as 'Megumi Nanbu'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 26 1986
Poster of Love Letter
Love Letter
Mitsuko Baisho was 38 in Love Letter as 'Kyoko Takehara'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 05 1985
Poster of Let Him Rest in Peace
Let Him Rest in Peace
Mitsuko Baisho was 38 in Let Him Rest in Peace as 'Akai Shima'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 14 1985
Poster of Nuclear Gypsies
Nuclear Gypsies
Mitsuko Baisho was 38 in Nuclear Gypsies
Movie Released: Sun, May 05 1985
Poster of Curtain Call
Curtain Call
Mitsuko Baisho was 37 in Curtain Call as 'Haruko Nakamichi'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 14 1984
Poster of The Crazy Family
The Crazy Family
Mitsuko Baisho was 37 in The Crazy Family as 'Saeko Kobayashi'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 24 1984
Poster of The Geisha
The Geisha
Mitsuko Baisho was 36 in The Geisha as 'Osodé'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 1983
Poster of The Ballad of Narayama
The Ballad of Narayama
Mitsuko Baisho was 36 in The Ballad of Narayama as 'Oei'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 1983
Poster of P. P. Rider
P. P. Rider
Mitsuko Baisho was 36 in P. P. Rider as 'Ikuko'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 11 1983
Poster of Why Not?
Why Not?
Mitsuko Baisho was 34 in Why Not? as 'Oko'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 08 1981
Poster of Flames of Blood
Flames of Blood
Mitsuko Baisho was 34 in Flames of Blood as 'Orin'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of Kagemusha
Kagemusha
Mitsuko Baisho was 33 in Kagemusha as 'Oyunokata'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 26 1980
Poster of Wings of Icarus' Flight
Wings of Icarus' Flight
Mitsuko Baisho was 33 in Wings of Icarus' Flight
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 26 1980
Poster of Vengeance Is Mine
Vengeance Is Mine
Mitsuko Baisho was 32 in Vengeance Is Mine as 'Kazuko Enokizu'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 21 1979
Poster of Bandits vs. Samurai Squadron
Bandits vs. Samurai Squadron
Mitsuko Baisho was 31 in Bandits vs. Samurai Squadron as 'Omatsu'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 01 1978
Poster of The Blind Swordsman
The Blind Swordsman
Mitsuko Baisho was 31 in The Blind Swordsman as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 21 1978
Poster of Winter's Flower
Winter's Flower
Mitsuko Baisho was 31 in Winter's Flower as 'Merry'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 17 1978
Poster of The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro
The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro
Mitsuko Baisho was 30 in The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 17 1977
Poster of A Scream from Nowhere
A Scream from Nowhere
Mitsuko Baisho was 30 in A Scream from Nowhere as 'Sumiko Miyajima - The Actress'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 18 1977
Poster of The Life of Chikuzan
The Life of Chikuzan
Mitsuko Baisho was 30 in The Life of Chikuzan as 'Chikuzan's 2nd wife'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 17 1977
Poster of The Three Ginza Rascals
The Three Ginza Rascals
Mitsuko Baisho was 29 in The Three Ginza Rascals
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1976
Poster of Manhunt
Manhunt
Mitsuko Baisho was 29 in Manhunt as 'Otsuki Kyoko'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 11 1976
Poster of The Shinano River
The Shinano River
Mitsuko Baisho was 27 in The Shinano River
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 22 1973
Poster of Daddy on a Rocking Boat
Daddy on a Rocking Boat
Mitsuko Baisho was 27 in Daddy on a Rocking Boat
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 22 1973
Poster of Miyamoto Musashi
Miyamoto Musashi
Mitsuko Baisho was 26 in Miyamoto Musashi as 'Akemi'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 1973
Poster of Flower and Dragon
Flower and Dragon
Mitsuko Baisho was 26 in Flower and Dragon
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 17 1973
Poster of Theater Of Life
Theater Of Life
Mitsuko Baisho was 25 in Theater Of Life
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 15 1972
Poster of Chase That Man
Chase That Man
Mitsuko Baisho was 25 in Chase That Man
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 23 1972
Poster of The Instant Services Bureau
The Instant Services Bureau
Mitsuko Baisho was 24 in The Instant Services Bureau
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 07 1971
Poster of Kigeki: Onna ikitemasu
Kigeki: Onna ikitemasu
Mitsuko Baisho was 24 in Kigeki: Onna ikitemasu
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 24 1971
Poster of Follow the Girls
Follow the Girls
Mitsuko Baisho was 24 in Follow the Girls
Movie Released: Wed, May 19 1971
Poster of Fun on the Run
Fun on the Run
Mitsuko Baisho was 24 in Fun on the Run as 'Ponta'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 30 1970
Poster of Charming Men
Charming Men
Mitsuko Baisho was 23 in Charming Men as 'Haruko'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 13 1970
Poster of Duel at Fort Ezo
Duel at Fort Ezo
Mitsuko Baisho was 23 in Duel at Fort Ezo as 'Aka Shu'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 09 1970
Poster of Our Miyo-chan
Our Miyo-chan
Mitsuko Baisho was 23 in Our Miyo-chan as 'Miyo'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 1969
Poster of Women Can't Be Beaten
Women Can't Be Beaten
Mitsuko Baisho was 22 in Women Can't Be Beaten as 'Aiko'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1969
Poster of Tenchu!
Tenchu!
Mitsuko Baisho was 22 in Tenchu! as 'Onimo'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 09 1969
Poster of The Million Dollar Pursuit
The Million Dollar Pursuit
Mitsuko Baisho was 21 in The Million Dollar Pursuit
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 04 1968
Poster of Lover's Duet
Lover's Duet
Mitsuko Baisho was 20 in Lover's Duet as 'Yachiyo Kawada'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 30 1967

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 The Inugami Family
The Inugami Family
Mitsuko Baisho was 76+ in The Inugami Family as 'Setsuko'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 22 2023
Poster of Gannibal
Gannibal
Mitsuko Baisho was 76+ in Gannibal as 'Gin Gotô'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 28 2022
Poster of Roppongi Class
Roppongi Class
Mitsuko Baisho was 75+ in Roppongi Class
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 07 2022
Poster of Involvement in Family Affairs
Involvement in Family Affairs
Mitsuko Baisho was 75+ in Involvement in Family Affairs as 'Yasuko Miyama'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 21 2022
Poster of Kawa no Hotori de
Kawa no Hotori de
Mitsuko Baisho was 74+ in Kawa no Hotori de
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 02 2021
Poster of Request to the Angel
Request to the Angel
Mitsuko Baisho was 73+ in Request to the Angel as 'Kazuko Sato'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 19 2020
Poster of Two Weeks
Two Weeks
Mitsuko Baisho was 72+ in Two Weeks
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 16 2019
Poster of Detective Akechi Kogoro
Detective Akechi Kogoro
Mitsuko Baisho was 72+ in Detective Akechi Kogoro as 'Koumoto Keiko'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 30 2019
Poster of Black Pean
Black Pean
Mitsuko Baisho was 71+ in Black Pean as 'Harue Tokai'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 22 2018
Poster of Shitamachi Rocket
Shitamachi Rocket
Mitsuko Baisho was 68+ in Shitamachi Rocket
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 18 2015
Poster of Miyamoto Musashi
Miyamoto Musashi
Mitsuko Baisho was 67+ in Miyamoto Musashi as 'Otsu'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 15 2014
Poster of Hanzawa Naoki
Hanzawa Naoki
Mitsuko Baisho was 66+ in Hanzawa Naoki as 'Natsuko Hane'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 07 2013
Poster of Take Five: Should we Steal for Love?
Take Five: Should we Steal for Love?
Mitsuko Baisho was 66+ in Take Five: Should we Steal for Love? as 'Mysterious Woman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 19 2013
Poster of Late Blooming Sunflower My Life Renewed
Late Blooming Sunflower My Life Renewed
Mitsuko Baisho was 65+ in Late Blooming Sunflower My Life Renewed as 'Ikuko Omura'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 23 2012
Poster of Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon
Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon
Mitsuko Baisho was 65+ in Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 18 2012
Poster of Blackboard
Blackboard
Mitsuko Baisho was 65+ in Blackboard as 'Ryoko Yokote, Yokote Ryoko'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 05 2012
Poster of Ryōmaden
Ryōmaden
Mitsuko Baisho was 63+ in Ryōmaden
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 03 2010
Poster of Last Friends
Last Friends
Mitsuko Baisho was 61+ in Last Friends as 'Chinatsu Aida'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 10 2008
Poster of Tokyo Tower
Tokyo Tower
Mitsuko Baisho was 60+ in Tokyo Tower as 'Eiko Nakagawa'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 08 2007
Poster of Ruri's Island
Ruri's Island
Mitsuko Baisho was 58+ in Ruri's Island as 'Nakama Megumi'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 16 2005
Poster of Suzuran
Suzuran
Mitsuko Baisho was 52+ in Suzuran as 'Fuki Kawamoto'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 05 1999
Poster of Gift
Gift
Mitsuko Baisho was 50+ in Gift as 'Reiko Sakuhara（朔原 令子）'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 16 1997
Poster of Haru yo koi
Haru yo koi
Mitsuko Baisho was 47+ in Haru yo koi as '高倉リュウ'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1994
Poster of An Early Autumn
An Early Autumn
Mitsuko Baisho was 41+ in An Early Autumn
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 28 1987
Poster of Mr. Kinpachi in Class 3B
Mr. Kinpachi in Class 3B
Mitsuko Baisho was 32+ in Mr. Kinpachi in Class 3B
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 26 1979
Poster of Detective Story
Detective Story
Mitsuko Baisho was 32+ in Detective Story as 'Masako Aiki'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 18 1979
Poster of 顔で笑って
顔で笑って
Mitsuko Baisho was 26+ in 顔で笑って as 'Hideko Hanada'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1973