Chieko Baisho
Known for ActingBorn 1941-06-29Kita, Tokyo, Japan
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
2004 · as Sophie (voice)
Weathering with You
2019 · as Fumi Tachibana (voice)
Tokyo Taxi
2025 · as Sumire Takano
Jungle Emperor Leo
1997 · as Lyre (voice)
The Yellow Handkerchief
1977 · as Mitsue Shima
The Fantastic Adventures of Unico
1981 · as The West Wind (voice)
Unico in the Island of Magic
1983 · as The West Wind (voice)
461 Days of Bento: A Promise Between Father and Son
2020 · as Natsuko Suzumoto
A Distant Cry from Spring
1980 · as Tamiko Kazami
Tora-san, Wish You Were Here
2019 · as Sakura Suwa (Torajiro's Sister)
Kabei: Our Mother
2008 · as Hatsuko Nogami
Plan 75
2022 · as Michi Tsunotani
The Hidden Blade
2004 · as Mrs. Katagiri
Station
1981 · as Michio Kiriko
Zatoichi: The Last
2010 · as Mitsu
Tora-san's Tropical Fever Special Version
1997 · as Sakura
Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies
1986
Tora-san's Dream of Spring
1979 · as Sakura