Keiko Awaji - Actor Profile

Keiko Awaji

Acting
Updated: May 17, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 17, 1933
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

About Keiko Awaji

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Keiko Awaji (1933) is a Japanese film actress. Notable highlights of her career were an appearance in Akira Kurosawa's Stray Dog, and a role as Kimiko in The Bridges at Toko-Ri, where she appeared alongside William Holden and Mickey Rooney. Her first husband was Filipino musician and actor Rodrigo "Bimbo" Danao; they had two children together. Their eldest is actor Etsuo Shima. Her second husband was Japanese actor Yorozuya Kinnosuke, but they divorced in 1987. Their eldest son Akihiro died in a car crash in 1990. In 2004, their youngest son Kichinosuke Yorozuya (Satoshi Ida) was arrested for breaking into her home and served six months in prison. On June 16, 2010, Kichinosuke committed suicide by jumping off his apartment in Shinjuku. The actress is apparently a big fan of the Dragon Quest games, even going so far as to say it is her dream to play one last game before she dies. She died of esophageal cancer in Tokyo on 11 January 2014, aged 80 Description above from the Wikipedia article Keiko Awaji, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Keiko Awaji Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Keiko Awaji reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Keiko Awaji's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Keiko Awaji's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains A Comedy in Front of the Station: Onsen, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Keiko Awaji Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Keiko Awaji's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Keiko Awaji has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2003 Pretty Woman Aoi Morishita Super Hit Similar →
1995 A Brief Message from the Heart Fusae Super Hit Similar →
1989 Tora-san Goes to Vienna Madam Super Hit Similar →
1988 Downtown Heroes - Super Hit Similar →
1987 Tora-san Goes North Etsuko Super Hit Similar →
1967 Green Light to Joy Takeko Super Hit Similar →
1966 A Comedy in Front of the Station: Manga Fujiko Tomono Super Hit Similar →
1966 Flower and Dragon: Duel of the Sea Caves - Super Hit Similar →
1965 The Flower and the Dragon - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Crazy Cats Go to Hong Kong - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Crazy Operation: Drop Dead! Irresponsibility - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Japan's No. 1 Playboy Michie Higurashi Super Hit Similar →
1963 The Maid Story - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Crazy Operation: First Move - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Travel Stories of a Company President Part II Renko (Madam of Club Marilyn) Super Hit Similar →
1962 A Comedy in Front of the Station: Chinese Restaurant - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Youth Season - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Me and Me - Super Hit Similar →
1962 A Comedy in Front of the Station: Onsen - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Long Way to Okinawa - Super Hit Similar →
1961 A Comedy in Front of the Station: Lunchbox - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Acchan no bebi gyangu - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Kill the Killer! Toshiko (madam at bar “Fancy”) Super Hit Similar →
1961 Playboy President: Part II Madame Emiko Super Hit Similar →
1961 Playboy President Madame Emiko Super Hit Similar →
1960 Jiyūgaoka fujin - Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Twilight Story - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Scarred Yosaburo - Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Blue Beast - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Hito mo arukeba Sumire Sakura Super Hit Similar →
1960 When a Woman Ascends the Stairs Yuri Super Hit Similar →
1959 Utamaro, Painter of the Woman - Super Hit Similar →
1959 The Lord and the Gambler - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Samurai in the Office - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Three Generations of Company Presidents Part II - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Diary of a Company President: Peaceful Period - Super Hit Similar →
1958 Yajikita dōchū sugoroku - Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Hotelman's Holiday Okiku Super Hit Similar →
1958 Holiday in Tokyo - Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Third President - Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Princess of Badger Palace Spider Queen of the Forest Super Hit Similar →
1957 Down Town - Super Hit Similar →
1957 Geisha in the Old City Kimiko Super Hit Similar →
1957 Price of Beauty Yuki Kawabe Super Hit Similar →
1957 Talkative Company President Eiko Super Hit Similar →
1956 The Mandarin Room - Super Hit Similar →
1955 元祿美少年記 きぬ Super Hit Similar →
1955 House of Many Pleasures Eiko Super Hit Similar →
1953 Yasugorō shusse - Super Hit Similar →
1953 New Tokyo March - Super Hit Similar →

Keiko Awaji - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Keiko Awaji?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Keiko Awaji is "A Comedy in Front of the Station: Onsen" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Keiko Awaji acted in?

Keiko Awaji has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Keiko Awaji?

Other notable films include "元祿美少年記", "Youth Season", and "Geisha in the Old City".

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