Chieko Baisho

Chieko Baisho

Acting

Born:
1941-06-29
Place of birth:
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".

Known For

Filmography

Till We Meet Again on the Starry Hill

Till We Meet Again on the Starry Hill

2026
Movie
Tokyo Taxi

Tokyo Taxi

7.42025Sumire Takano
Movie
55th anniversary performance of Tora-San: Rakugo, Talk and Tora Jiro Returns

55th anniversary performance of Tora-San: Rakugo, Talk and Tora Jiro Returns

2024
Movie
Plan 75

Plan 75

6.72022Michi Tsunotani
Movie
Arc

Arc

6.62021Rina
Movie
461 Days of Bento: A Promise Between Father and Son

461 Days of Bento: A Promise Between Father and Son

5.62020Natsuko Suzumoto
Movie
Tora-san, Wish You Were Here

Tora-san, Wish You Were Here

8.02019樱花(阿寅的妹妹)
Movie
Weathering with You

Weathering with You

8.02019Fumi Tachibana (voice)
Movie
Only the Cat Knows

Only the Cat Knows

7.02019Yukiko
Movie
The Little House

The Little House

6.82014Taki Nunomiya
Movie
It All Began When I Met You

It All Began When I Met You

7.12013Kotoko
Movie
Hameln

Hameln

6.02013Ritsuko
Movie
Tokyo Newcomer

Tokyo Newcomer

4.62012Old Woman
Movie
Zatoichi: The Last

Zatoichi: The Last

5.42010Mitsu
Movie
Honokaa Boy

Honokaa Boy

6.32009Bee
Movie
Kabei: Our Mother

Kabei: Our Mother

7.62008Hatsuko Nogami
Movie
A Heartful of Love

A Heartful of Love

7.52005Tomoe Kakuta
Movie
The Hidden Blade

The Hidden Blade

7.42004Mrs. Katagiri
Movie
Howl's Moving Castle

Howl's Moving Castle

8.42004Sophie (voice)
Movie
Konbanwa

Konbanwa

2004Narrator (voice)
Movie
The Summer Promise

The Summer Promise

2002
TV
Tracing the Gray Summer

Tracing the Gray Summer

8.02001Sonia (voice)
Movie
Suzuran

Suzuran

8.51999Moe Tokiwa / Moe Hidaka
TV
The Rainbow Seeker 2

The Rainbow Seeker 2

1997
Movie
Tora-san's Tropical Fever Special Version

Tora-san's Tropical Fever Special Version

8.51997樱花(阿寅的妹妹)
Movie
Jungle Emperor Leo

Jungle Emperor Leo

7.01997Lyre (voice)
Movie
The Rainbow Seeker

The Rainbow Seeker

7.01996
Movie
Tora-san to the Rescue

Tora-san to the Rescue

7.81995樱花(阿寅的妹妹)
Movie
Tora-san's Easy Advice

Tora-san's Easy Advice

8.51994樱花(阿寅的妹妹)
Movie
Tora-san's Matchmaker

Tora-san's Matchmaker

9.01993樱花(阿寅的妹妹)
Movie
Tora-san Makes Excuses

Tora-san Makes Excuses

8.01992樱花(阿寅的妹妹)
Movie
Tora-san Confesses

Tora-san Confesses

7.81991樱花(阿寅的妹妹)
Movie
Tora-san Takes a Vacation

Tora-san Takes a Vacation

7.71990樱花(阿寅的妹妹)
Movie
Tora-san, My Uncle

Tora-san, My Uncle

8.21989樱花(阿寅的妹妹)
Movie
Tora-san Goes to Vienna

Tora-san Goes to Vienna

8.71989樱花(阿寅的妹妹)
Movie
Thousand Cranes

Thousand Cranes

7.31989
Movie
Tora-san's Salad-Day Memorial

Tora-san's Salad-Day Memorial

8.31988樱花(阿寅的妹妹)
Movie
Downtown Heroes

Downtown Heroes

8.61988
Movie
Tora-san Plays Daddy

Tora-san Plays Daddy

8.31987樱花(阿寅的妹妹)
Movie
Tora-san Goes North

Tora-san Goes North

9.01987Sakura
Movie
Tora-san's Bluebird Fantasy

Tora-san's Bluebird Fantasy

7.31986樱花(阿寅的妹妹)
Movie
Women Who Do Not Divorce

Women Who Do Not Divorce

4.51986
Movie
Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies

Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies

6.61986
Movie
Lost in the Wilderness

Lost in the Wilderness

8.51986Kimiko, Naomi's wife
Movie
Tora-san's Island Encounter

Tora-san's Island Encounter

8.31985樱花(阿寅的妹妹)
Movie
Tora-san, the Go-Between

Tora-san, the Go-Between

6.91985樱花(阿寅的妹妹)
Movie
Tora-san's Forbidden Love

Tora-san's Forbidden Love

8.01984樱花(阿寅的妹妹)
Movie
Marriage Counselor Tora-san

Marriage Counselor Tora-san

8.01984樱花(阿寅的妹妹)
Movie
Tora-san Goes Religious?

Tora-san Goes Religious?

7.71983樱花(阿寅的妹妹)
Movie
Tora-san's Song of Love

Tora-san's Song of Love

8.31983樱花(阿寅的妹妹)
Movie
Unico in the Island of Magic

Unico in the Island of Magic

6.51983The West Wind (voice)
Movie
Karate Cop 2

Karate Cop 2

4.01983
Movie
Fiddler on the Roof

Fiddler on the Roof

1983Hodel
Movie
Tora-san, the Expert

Tora-san, the Expert

8.71982樱花(阿寅的妹妹)
Movie
Hearts and Flowers for Tora-san

Hearts and Flowers for Tora-san

8.01982樱花(阿寅的妹妹)
Movie
Tora-san's Promise

Tora-san's Promise

8.71981樱花(阿寅的妹妹)
Movie
Station

Station

6.21981Michio Kiriko
Movie
Tora-san's Love in Osaka

Tora-san's Love in Osaka

9.01981樱花(阿寅的妹妹)
Movie
Mansaku no hana

Mansaku no hana

1981伊吹絹代
TV
The Fantastic Adventures of Unico

The Fantastic Adventures of Unico

7.01981The West Wind (voice)
Movie