Chieko Baisho
Known for
Acting
Born
June 29, 1941 (age 85)
Birthplace
Kita, Tokyo, Japan
Biography
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. In addition, she has acted in many films directed by Yōji Yamada since the 1960s. She won the award for best actress at the 5th Hochi Film Award for "A Distant Cry from Spring".
Best known work
Howl's Moving Castle
2004
Weathering with You
2019
Plan 75
2022
The Hidden Blade
2004
Jungle Emperor Leo
1997
The Little House
2014
Kabei: Our Mother
2008
The Yellow Handkerchief
1977
A Distant Cry from Spring
1980
The Fantastic Adventures of Unico
1981Filmography
2026
2025
Tokyo Taxias Sumire Takano
2024
2022
Plan 75as Michi Tsunotani
2021
Arcas Rina
2020
461 Days of Bento: A Promise Between Father and Sonas Natsuko Suzumoto
2019
Tora-san, Wish You Were Hereas 樱花（阿寅的妹妹）
2019
Weathering with Youas Fumi Tachibana (voice)
2019
Only the Cat Knowsas Yukiko
2014
The Little Houseas Taki Nunomiya
2013
It All Began When I Met Youas Kotoko
2013
Hamelnas Ritsuko
2012
Tokyo Newcomeras Old Woman
2010
Zatoichi: The Lastas Mitsu
2009
Honokaa Boyas Bee
2008
Kabei: Our Motheras Hatsuko Nogami
2005
A Heartful of Loveas Tomoe Kakuta
2004
The Hidden Bladeas Mrs. Katagiri
2004
Howl's Moving Castleas Sophie (voice)
2004
Konbanwaas Narrator (voice)
2002
2001
Tracing the Gray Summeras Sonia (voice)
1999
1997
1997
Tora-san's Tropical Fever Special Versionas 樱花（阿寅的妹妹）