Kuniko Miyake
Kuniko Miyake | |
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Born |
Yasu Miura
17 September 1916
Iwatsuki, Saitama, Japan
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Died | 4 November 1992 (aged 76) Japan
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Nationality | Japanese |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1934–1991 |
Kuniko Miyake (三宅 邦子, Miyake Kuniko, 17 September 1916 – 4 November 1992) was a Japanese actress. She appeared in nearly 200 films between 1934 and 1991.
Biography
Miyake was born Yasu Miura in Iwatsku City, Saitama Prefecture. After graduating from Saitama Prefectural Kuki High School, she joined the Shochiku film studios in 1934 and made her film debut the same year with Yume no sasayaki. After World War II, she also appeared in productions by Toho, Daiei and other film studios. Miyake starred in many films directed by Yasujirō Ozu, including Late Spring and Tokyo Story. She also frequently appeared in television dramas.