Yoshiko Mita

Yoshiko Mita

Date of Birth: 08 Oct 1941

Country: Japan

Biography: Born in the city of Osaka, she graduated from Joshibi High School of Art and Design in Suginami, Tokyo. In 1960, she was hired by Toei and made her acting debut. She remained with Toei until 1967, then became free to appear in films, on television, and on the stage. Her performance in the film W no higeki (or "W's Tragedy", 1984) earned the Japan Academy Prize for Best Supporting Actress in 1986. From 1991 to 1994, she topped Japan's official list of taxpayers in the Actors and Celebrities categ

Total Credits at Criticker: 21 (Actor)

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    Rikyu
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    Adauchi
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    Bushidô zankoku monogatari
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    Dai-sanji sekai taisen: Yonju-ichi jikan no kyofu
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    Moeru aki
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    Yakuza Ladies 3
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