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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
Filmography
all 105
Movies 103
TV Shows 2
Four Days of Snow and Blood (1989)
古谷一行の名探偵・金田一耕助シリーズ (1983)
An Ocean to Cross (1980)
The Phoenix (1978)
Queen Bee (1978)
The Inugami Family (1976)
Pomegranate Time (1967)
Song of Farewell (1965)
Bright Sea (1963)
Elegy of the North (1957)
The Garden of Women (1954)
Wife (1953)
Dancing Girl (1951)
Warm Current (1939)
Lovers' Duet (1939)
The Masseurs and a Woman (1938)
So Goes My Love (1938)
The Lights of Asakusa (1937)
The Trio's Engagements (1937)
The Golden Demon (1937)
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1918-12-02
Deathday1990-05-27 (71 years old)
Birth PlaceMinato-ku, Japan
CitizenshipsEmpire of Japan, Japan
Also Known AsTakamine Mieko, Миэко Такаминэ, 高峰三枝子, Mieko Takamine
AwardsBlue Ribbon Awards for Best Supporting Actress, Medal with Purple Ribbon
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