Chieko Baisho

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".

Known For

Howl's Moving Castle

as Sophie (voice)

Weathering with You

as Fumi Tachibana (voice)

The Hidden Blade

as Mrs. Katagiri

Plan 75

as Michi Tsunotani

Jungle Emperor Leo

as Lyre (voice)

The Little House

as Taki Nunomiya

Kabei: Our Mother

as Hatsuko Nogami

The Yellow Handkerchief

as Mitsue Shima

A Distant Cry from Spring

as Tamiko Kazami

The Fantastic Adventures of Unico

as The West Wind (voice)