Chieko Baisho - Actor Profile

Chieko Baisho

Acting
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 29, 1941
Birth Place: Kita, Tokyo, Japan

About Chieko Baisho

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".

Best Chieko Baisho Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Chieko Baisho's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Tora-san's Sunrise and Sunset (1976) movie poster
★9.0

Tora-san's Sunrise and Sunset — Tora-san arrives in Shibamata on Mitsuo's first day of school only to find that on his account, Mitsuo was embarrassed.

Tora-san's Sunrise and Sunset

1976•Comedy
★9.0
Talk of the Town Tora-san (1978) movie poster
★9.0

Talk of the Town Tora-san — After a chance encounter with Hiroshi's father on a bus, Tora decides to get serious and reflect on the mortality of man

Talk of the Town Tora-san

1978•Comedy
★9.0
Tora-san Plays Daddy (1987) movie poster
★9.0

Tora-san Plays Daddy — A playboy-gambler friend of Tora-san’s dies and, abandoned by his mother, his little boy suddenly turns up in Shibamata.

Tora-san Plays Daddy

1987•Comedy
★8.7
Tora-san, My Uncle (1989) movie poster
★8.7

Tora-san, My Uncle — Tora-san's nephew Mitsuo is exchanging letters with Izumi, a former classmate whose parents divorced and took her out of

Tora-san, My Uncle

1989•Comedy
★8.7
Tora-san Goes North (1987) movie poster
★8.7

Tora-san Goes North — When his travels take him to rural Hokkaido, Tora-san helps a cantankerous old veterinarian (Mifune) in his relationship

Tora-san Goes North

1987•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Chieko Baisho.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2019 Tora-san, Wish You Were Here Sakura Suwa (Torajiro's sister) Super Hit Similar →
2019 Weathering with You Fumi Tachibana (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2008 Kabei: Our Mother Hatsuko Nogami Hit Similar →
2004 The Hidden Blade Mrs. Katagiri Hit Similar →
2004 Howl's Moving Castle Sophie (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1997 Tora-san's Tropical Fever Special Version Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1994 Tora-san's Easy Advice Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1993 Tora-san's Matchmaker Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1992 Tora-san Makes Excuses Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1991 Tora-san Confesses Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1990 Tora-san Takes a Vacation Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1989 Tora-san, My Uncle Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1989 Tora-san Goes to Vienna Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1988 Tora-san's Salad-Day Memorial Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1988 Downtown Heroes - Super Hit Similar →
1987 Tora-san Plays Daddy Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1987 Tora-san Goes North Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1986 Tora-san's Bluebird Fantasy Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1985 Tora-san's Island Encounter Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1984 Tora-san's Forbidden Love Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1984 Marriage Counselor Tora-san Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1983 Tora-san Goes Religious? Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1983 Tora-san's Song of Love Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1982 Tora-san, the Expert Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1982 Hearts and Flowers for Tora-san Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1981 Tora-san's Promise Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1981 Tora-san's Love in Osaka Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1980 Foster Daddy, Tora! Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1980 Tora-san's Tropical Fever Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1979 Tora-san's Dream of Spring Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1979 Tora-san, the Matchmaker Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1978 Talk of the Town Tora-san Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1978 Stage-Struck Tora-san Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1977 Tora-san Plays Cupid Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1977 Tora-san Meets His Lordship Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1976 Tora-san's Pure Love Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1976 Tora-san's Sunrise and Sunset Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1975 Tora-san, the Intellectual Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1975 Tora-san Meets the Songstress Again Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1974 Tora-san's Lullaby Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1973 Tora-san Loves an Artist Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1973 Tora-san's Forget Me Not Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1972 Tora-san's Dream-Come-True Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1972 Tora-san's Dear Old Home Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1971 Tora-san's Love Call Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1971 Tora-san, the Good Samaritan Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1970 Where Spring Comes Late Tamiko Super Hit Similar →
1970 Tora-san's Runaway Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1969 Tora-san, Our Lovable Tramp Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1965 The Soundless Cry - Super Hit Similar →

Chieko Baisho - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Chieko Baisho?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Chieko Baisho is "Tora-san's Sunrise and Sunset" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Chieko Baisho acted in?

Chieko Baisho has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Chieko Baisho?

Other notable films include "Talk of the Town Tora-san", "Tora-san Plays Daddy", and "Tora-san, My Uncle".