Mieko Takamine

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 affiliated 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 Supporting 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

Known For

The 47 Ronin

as Omino

The Inugami Family

as Matsuko Inugami

Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family

as Setsuko Toda

The Masseurs and a Woman

as Michiho Misawa

Dancing Girl

as Namiko

The Garden of Women

as Mayumi Gojo

Wife

as Mihoko Nakagawa

Love Under the Crucifix

as Riki

Elegy of the North

as Akiko Katsuragi

The Phoenix

as Queen Himiko of Yamatai