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Nobuko Otowa

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Nobuko Otowa (1 October 1925 – 22 December 1994) was a Japanese film actress
Born: Thu, Oct 01 1925
Birthplace: Yonago, Tottori Prefecture, Japan

Death: Thu, Dec 22 1994
Nobuko Otowa is 69 years old
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Poster of By Player
By Player
Nobuko Otowa would have been no older than 69 in By Player as 'Okaji'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 02 2000
Poster of A Last Note
A Last Note
Nobuko Otowa would have been no older than 69 in A Last Note as 'Toyoko Yanagawa'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 03 1995
Poster of Free and Easy 5
Free and Easy 5
Nobuko Otowa was 67 in Free and Easy 5 as 'Densuke's mother'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 26 1992
Poster of The Strange Tale of Oyuki
The Strange Tale of Oyuki
Nobuko Otowa was 66 in The Strange Tale of Oyuki as 'Masa'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 06 1992
Poster of Don't Mind
Don't Mind
Nobuko Otowa was 64 in Don't Mind
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 03 1990
Poster of Dream Street
Dream Street
Nobuko Otowa was 63 in Dream Street as 'Tomi Izeki'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 05 1989
Poster of Sakura-tai Chiru
Sakura-tai Chiru
Nobuko Otowa was 62 in Sakura-tai Chiru
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1988
Poster of Children on the Island
Children on the Island
Nobuko Otowa was 61 in Children on the Island as 'Mistress'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 11 1987
Poster of Tree Without Leaves
Tree Without Leaves
Nobuko Otowa was 61 in Tree Without Leaves as 'Mother'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 15 1986
Poster of Black Board
Black Board
Nobuko Otowa was 60 in Black Board as 'Namie Yasui'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 17 1986
Poster of Lost in the Wilderness
Lost in the Wilderness
Nobuko Otowa was 60 in Lost in the Wilderness as 'Yasuko Moto'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 07 1986
Poster of Demon
Demon
Nobuko Otowa was 59 in Demon as 'Ume'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 31 1985
Poster of The Island Closest to Heaven
The Island Closest to Heaven
Nobuko Otowa was 59 in The Island Closest to Heaven as 'Tei Ishikawa'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 15 1984
Poster of Location
Location
Nobuko Otowa was 58 in Location as 'Katsue'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 22 1984
Poster of The Horizon
The Horizon
Nobuko Otowa was 58 in The Horizon as 'Hideyo, after age 40'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 11 1984
Poster of Arashi Tatsunari
Arashi Tatsunari
Nobuko Otowa was 56 in Arashi Tatsunari as 'Keiko'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 25 1982
Poster of Ekisutora
Ekisutora
Nobuko Otowa was 56 in Ekisutora
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 07 1982
Poster of Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 3
Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 3
Nobuko Otowa was 56 in Ten Duels of Young Shingo: Chapter 3
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 1982
Poster of 傑作推理劇場 不安な階段
傑作推理劇場 不安な階段
Nobuko Otowa was 56 in 傑作推理劇場 不安な階段
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 15 1982
Poster of The Go Masters
The Go Masters
Nobuko Otowa was 56 in The Go Masters
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1982
Poster of Edo Porn
Edo Porn
Nobuko Otowa was 55 in Edo Porn as 'Omomo'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 12 1981
Poster of Ore to aitsu no monogatari
Ore to aitsu no monogatari
Nobuko Otowa was 55 in Ore to aitsu no monogatari
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 08 1981
Poster of Asshii-tachi no machi
Asshii-tachi no machi
Nobuko Otowa was 55 in Asshii-tachi no machi
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 28 1981
Poster of The Long Way 'Round
The Long Way 'Round
Nobuko Otowa was 54 in The Long Way 'Round
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 02 1980
Poster of Nurse's Husband
Nurse's Husband
Nobuko Otowa was 54 in Nurse's Husband
Movie Released: Sat, May 10 1980
Poster of The Three Undelivered Letters
The Three Undelivered Letters
Nobuko Otowa was 54 in The Three Undelivered Letters as 'Sumie'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 06 1979
Poster of The Strangling
The Strangling
Nobuko Otowa was 53 in The Strangling as 'Ryoko Kariba'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 02 1979
Poster of The Incident
The Incident
Nobuko Otowa was 52 in The Incident
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 03 1978
Poster of The Life of Chikuzan
The Life of Chikuzan
Nobuko Otowa was 51 in The Life of Chikuzan as 'Toyo, Mother'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 17 1977
Poster of Onna no Natsu
Onna no Natsu
Nobuko Otowa was 49 in Onna no Natsu
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 29 1975
Poster of Kyukei no Koya
Kyukei no Koya
Nobuko Otowa was 49 in Kyukei no Koya
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 07 1975
Poster of Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director
Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director
Nobuko Otowa was 49 in Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director
Movie Released: Sat, May 24 1975
Poster of My Way
My Way
Nobuko Otowa was 48 in My Way as 'Mino Kawamura'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 07 1974
Poster of The Heart
The Heart
Nobuko Otowa was 48 in The Heart as 'Mrs. M'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 27 1973
Poster of The Twilight Years
The Twilight Years
Nobuko Otowa was 47 in The Twilight Years as 'Kyoko (Shigezo's daughter)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 15 1973
Poster of Hymn
Hymn
Nobuko Otowa was 47 in Hymn as 'Teru Kamozawa'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 29 1972
Poster of The Iron Crown
The Iron Crown
Nobuko Otowa was 46 in The Iron Crown as 'Middle-aged Woman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 22 1972
Poster of The Ceremony
The Ceremony
Nobuko Otowa was 45 in The Ceremony as 'Sakurada Shizu'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 18 1971
Poster of Live Today, Die Tomorrow!
Live Today, Die Tomorrow!
Nobuko Otowa was 45 in Live Today, Die Tomorrow! as 'Take Yamada'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 31 1970
Poster of Strange Affinity
Strange Affinity
Nobuko Otowa was 44 in Strange Affinity as 'Tamiko / Prostitute Yuki'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 03 1970
Poster of Heat Wave Island
Heat Wave Island
Nobuko Otowa was 44 in Heat Wave Island as 'Otoyo'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 29 1969
Poster of Red Lion
Red Lion
Nobuko Otowa was 44 in Red Lion as 'Oharu'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1969
Poster of Monument to the Girl's Corps
Monument to the Girl's Corps
Nobuko Otowa was 42 in Monument to the Girl's Corps as 'Hatsu Yonamine'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 21 1968
Poster of Strong Women, Weak Men
Strong Women, Weak Men
Nobuko Otowa was 42 in Strong Women, Weak Men as 'Fumiko'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 30 1968
Poster of Kuroneko
Kuroneko
Nobuko Otowa was 42 in Kuroneko as 'Yone'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 24 1968
Poster of Libido
Libido
Nobuko Otowa was 41 in Libido
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 28 1967
Poster of Rise Against the Sword
Rise Against the Sword
Nobuko Otowa was 41 in Rise Against the Sword as 'Osasa'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 1966
Poster of Once a Rainy Day
Once a Rainy Day
Nobuko Otowa was 41 in Once a Rainy Day
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1966
Poster of Lost Sex
Lost Sex
Nobuko Otowa was 40 in Lost Sex as 'The Housemaid'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 27 1966
Poster of Conquest
Conquest
Nobuko Otowa was 40 in Conquest as 'Jiju'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 21 1965
Poster of Nami kage
Nami kage
Nobuko Otowa was 39 in Nami kage
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 31 1965
Poster of The Radish and the Carrot
The Radish and the Carrot
Nobuko Otowa was 39 in The Radish and the Carrot
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 03 1965
Poster of Onibaba
Onibaba
Nobuko Otowa was 39 in Onibaba as 'Woman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 21 1964
Poster of The Scent of Incense
The Scent of Incense
Nobuko Otowa was 38 in The Scent of Incense as 'Ikuyo'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 24 1964
Poster of Mother
Mother
Nobuko Otowa was 38 in Mother as 'Tamiko'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 1963
Poster of The Maid Story
The Maid Story
Nobuko Otowa was 37 in The Maid Story
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 16 1963
Poster of When Women Lie
When Women Lie
Nobuko Otowa was 37 in When Women Lie
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 30 1963
Poster of Pressure of Guilt
Pressure of Guilt
Nobuko Otowa was 37 in Pressure of Guilt
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 17 1963
Poster of Rush to Our Sweetheart
Rush to Our Sweetheart
Nobuko Otowa was 37 in Rush to Our Sweetheart
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 09 1963
Poster of 喜劇 駅前飯店
喜劇 駅前飯店
Nobuko Otowa was 37 in 喜劇 駅前飯店 as 'Tome'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 23 1962
Poster of Born in Sin
Born in Sin
Nobuko Otowa was 37 in Born in Sin
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 23 1962
Poster of Human
Human
Nobuko Otowa was 37 in Human as 'Gorosuke'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 04 1962
Poster of This Madding Crowd
This Madding Crowd
Nobuko Otowa was 36 in This Madding Crowd as 'Kimino'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 28 1962
Poster of Seikurabe
Seikurabe
Nobuko Otowa was 36 in Seikurabe
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 03 1962
Poster of Ika naru hoshi no moto ni
Ika naru hoshi no moto ni
Nobuko Otowa was 36 in Ika naru hoshi no moto ni
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 15 1962
Poster of Long Way to Okinawa
Long Way to Okinawa
Nobuko Otowa was 36 in Long Way to Okinawa
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 07 1962
Poster of Dolls floating down the river
Dolls floating down the river
Nobuko Otowa was 36 in Dolls floating down the river as 'Fumie'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 03 1962
Poster of Till Tomorow Comes
Till Tomorow Comes
Nobuko Otowa was 36 in Till Tomorow Comes
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 10 1962
Poster of Love's Family Tree
Love's Family Tree
Nobuko Otowa was 36 in Love's Family Tree
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 1961
Poster of The Last War
The Last War
Nobuko Otowa was 36 in The Last War as 'Oyoshi Tamura'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 08 1961
Poster of The Youth and His Amulet
The Youth and His Amulet
Nobuko Otowa was 35 in The Youth and His Amulet
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 17 1961
Poster of Immortal Love
Immortal Love
Nobuko Otowa was 35 in Immortal Love as 'Tomoko'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 16 1961
Poster of A Good Man, A Good Day
A Good Man, A Good Day
Nobuko Otowa was 35 in A Good Man, A Good Day
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 13 1961
Poster of The Shrikes
The Shrikes
Nobuko Otowa was 35 in The Shrikes
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 1961
Poster of Hunting Rifle
Hunting Rifle
Nobuko Otowa was 35 in Hunting Rifle as 'Hama'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 03 1961
Poster of The Naked Island
The Naked Island
Nobuko Otowa was 35 in The Naked Island as 'Toyo'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 1960
Poster of The Approach of Autumn
The Approach of Autumn
Nobuko Otowa was 35 in The Approach of Autumn as 'Shigeko Fukatani'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1960
Poster of The Twilight Story
The Twilight Story
Nobuko Otowa was 34 in The Twilight Story
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 28 1960
Poster of A Woman’s Uphill Slope
A Woman’s Uphill Slope
Nobuko Otowa was 34 in A Woman’s Uphill Slope as 'Keiko'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 17 1960
Poster of Hanayome-san wa sekai-ichi
Hanayome-san wa sekai-ichi
Nobuko Otowa was 34 in Hanayome-san wa sekai-ichi as 'Ashiya Midori'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 22 1959
Poster of The Three Treasures
The Three Treasures
Nobuko Otowa was 34 in The Three Treasures as 'Goddess of Anenouzume'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 01 1959
Poster of When a Woman Loves
When a Woman Loves
Nobuko Otowa was 33 in When a Woman Loves as 'Hideya'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 24 1959
Poster of Room for Let
Room for Let
Nobuko Otowa was 33 in Room for Let as 'O-Chiyo'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 02 1959
Poster of Lucky Dragon No. 5
Lucky Dragon No. 5
Nobuko Otowa was 33 in Lucky Dragon No. 5 as 'Shizu Kuboyama'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 18 1959
Poster of Flower Shop Curtain
Flower Shop Curtain
Nobuko Otowa was 33 in Flower Shop Curtain
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 27 1959
Poster of Yajikita dōchū sugoroku
Yajikita dōchū sugoroku
Nobuko Otowa was 33 in Yajikita dōchū sugoroku
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 07 1958
Poster of The Child Writers
The Child Writers
Nobuko Otowa was 32 in The Child Writers as 'Aunt'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 23 1958
Poster of The Shop Curtain
The Shop Curtain
Nobuko Otowa was 32 in The Shop Curtain
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 15 1958
Poster of Yaji and Kita on the Road
Yaji and Kita on the Road
Nobuko Otowa was 32 in Yaji and Kita on the Road as 'Ofutsu / maid'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 29 1958
Poster of Makeraremasen katsumadewa
Makeraremasen katsumadewa
Nobuko Otowa was 32 in Makeraremasen katsumadewa
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 09 1958
Poster of Yagyu Secret Scrolls: Ninjitsu - Part II
Yagyu Secret Scrolls: Ninjitsu - Part II
Nobuko Otowa was 32 in Yagyu Secret Scrolls: Ninjitsu - Part II as 'The Princess'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 03 1958
Poster of Geisha in the Old City
Geisha in the Old City
Nobuko Otowa was 32 in Geisha in the Old City as 'Tamasode'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 13 1957
Poster of Floating Vessel
Floating Vessel
Nobuko Otowa was 31 in Floating Vessel
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 29 1957
Poster of Actress
Actress
Nobuko Otowa was 31 in Actress as 'Kakuko Mori'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 27 1956
Poster of Shin ono ga tsumi
Shin ono ga tsumi
Nobuko Otowa was 31 in Shin ono ga tsumi as 'Tamaki Minowa'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 09 1956
Poster of Ryûri no kishi
Ryûri no kishi
Nobuko Otowa was 30 in Ryûri no kishi
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 21 1956
Poster of Twice on a Certain Night
Twice on a Certain Night
Nobuko Otowa was 30 in Twice on a Certain Night as 'Akiko'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 08 1956
Poster of Love is Lost
Love is Lost
Nobuko Otowa was 30 in Love is Lost as 'Sakie / Umeko'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 05 1956
Poster of The Beauty and the Dragon
The Beauty and the Dragon
Nobuko Otowa was 30 in The Beauty and the Dragon
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 03 1955
Poster of Ai Sureba Koso
Ai Sureba Koso
Nobuko Otowa was 29 in Ai Sureba Koso as 'Michie (segment 1)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 05 1955
Poster of The Wolves
The Wolves
Nobuko Otowa was 29 in The Wolves
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 03 1955
Poster of Women of Ginza
Women of Ginza
Nobuko Otowa was 29 in Women of Ginza
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1955
Poster of Wakai hito-tachi
Wakai hito-tachi
Nobuko Otowa was 29 in Wakai hito-tachi
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 08 1954
Poster of The Valley Between Love and Death
The Valley Between Love and Death
Nobuko Otowa was 28 in The Valley Between Love and Death as 'Momoyo Imai'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 21 1954
Poster of Turbid Youth
Turbid Youth
Nobuko Otowa was 28 in Turbid Youth
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 21 1954
Poster of The Ditch
The Ditch
Nobuko Otowa was 28 in The Ditch as 'Tsuru'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 27 1954
Poster of An Inn at Osaka
An Inn at Osaka
Nobuko Otowa was 28 in An Inn at Osaka
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 20 1954
Poster of Koina no Ginpei
Koina no Ginpei
Nobuko Otowa was 28 in Koina no Ginpei
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 15 1954
Poster of Onna no issho
Onna no issho
Nobuko Otowa was 28 in Onna no issho as 'Fujiko Shirakawa'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 23 1953
Poster of Before Dawn
Before Dawn
Nobuko Otowa was 28 in Before Dawn as 'Okume'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 13 1953
Poster of Yokubo
Yokubo
Nobuko Otowa was 27 in Yokubo as 'Shizue Kitami'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 13 1953
Poster of Miniature
Miniature
Nobuko Otowa was 27 in Miniature as 'Ginko'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 01 1953
Poster of Murahachibu
Murahachibu
Nobuko Otowa was 27 in Murahachibu
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 21 1953
Poster of 旗本退屈男 八百八丁罷り通る
旗本退屈男 八百八丁罷り通る
Nobuko Otowa was 27 in 旗本退屈男 八百八丁罷り通る
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 22 1953
Poster of Reminiscence
Reminiscence
Nobuko Otowa was 27 in Reminiscence as 'Fumiko Ota'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 15 1953
Poster of Children of Hiroshima
Children of Hiroshima
Nobuko Otowa was 26 in Children of Hiroshima as 'Takako Ishikawa'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 06 1952
Poster of The Ataka Family
The Ataka Family
Nobuko Otowa was 26 in The Ataka Family as 'Masako Ataka'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 15 1952
Poster of The Scarlet Gang of Asakusa
The Scarlet Gang of Asakusa
Nobuko Otowa was 26 in The Scarlet Gang of Asakusa as 'Maki Ayukawa'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 03 1952
Poster of Izayoi kaidō
Izayoi kaidō
Nobuko Otowa was 26 in Izayoi kaidō
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1951
Poster of Story of a Beloved Wife
Story of a Beloved Wife
Nobuko Otowa was 25 in Story of a Beloved Wife as 'Takako'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 1951
Poster of Lantern Under a Full Moon
Lantern Under a Full Moon
Nobuko Otowa was 25 in Lantern Under a Full Moon
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 11 1951
Poster of Miss Oyu
Miss Oyu
Nobuko Otowa was 25 in Miss Oyu as 'Shizu'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 1951
Poster of The Tale of Genji
The Tale of Genji
Nobuko Otowa was 25 in The Tale of Genji as 'Murasaki no ue'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 11 1951
Poster of Who Will Judge Me?
Who Will Judge Me?
Nobuko Otowa was 25 in Who Will Judge Me?
Movie Released: Fri, May 18 1951
Poster of Shojohou
Shojohou
Nobuko Otowa was 25 in Shojohou as 'Taniguchi Yoko'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 02 1950
Poster of Wedding Ring
Wedding Ring
Nobuko Otowa was 24 in Wedding Ring
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 01 1950

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 朝比奈周平ミステリー
朝比奈周平ミステリー
Nobuko Otowa was 65+ in 朝比奈周平ミステリー as '朝比奈容子'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 06 1991
Poster of Asami Mitsuhiko Mysteries
Asami Mitsuhiko Mysteries
Nobuko Otowa was 61+ in Asami Mitsuhiko Mysteries
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 1987
Poster of Oshin
Oshin
Nobuko Otowa was 57+ in Oshin as 'Oshin (50 to 84 years old)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 04 1983
Poster of Seishi Yokomizo Series II Masquerada
Seishi Yokomizo Series II Masquerada
Nobuko Otowa was 52+ in Seishi Yokomizo Series II Masquerada
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 03 1978
Poster of 女の夏
女の夏
Nobuko Otowa was 49+ in 女の夏
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 29 1975
Poster of ありがとう
ありがとう
Nobuko Otowa was 44+ in ありがとう as '九静香'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 02 1970
Poster of Mominoki wa Nokotta
Mominoki wa Nokotta
Nobuko Otowa was 44+ in Mominoki wa Nokotta as 'Hatsuno'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 04 1970
Poster of Taikouki
Taikouki
Nobuko Otowa was 39+ in Taikouki as 'Oetsu'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 03 1965