Mitsuko Baisho - Actor Profile

Mitsuko Baisho

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 22, 1946
Birth Place: Ibaraki, Japan

About Mitsuko Baisho

Mitsuko Baisho (born 22 November 1946 in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan) is a noted Japanese actress, whose most internationally known work has been for director Shohei Imamura, from 1979 up to the director's final film in 2002. Baisho has also been in films of Akira Kurosawa. She also won the awards for best actress at the 10th Hochi Film Award for Love Letter and Ikiteru uchi ga hana nano yo shindara sore made yo to sengen.She also won the award for best supporting actress at the 8th Hochi Film Award for The Geisha and at the 22nd Hochi Film Award for Tokyo Lullaby. Her sister is actress-singer Chieko Baisho.

Mitsuko Baisho Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Mitsuko Baisho 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 Mitsuko Baisho's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Mitsuko Baisho'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 My Phoenix, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Mitsuko Baisho Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

Every movie Mitsuko Baisho has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 52-Hertz Whales Sachie Muranaka Super Hit Similar →
2021 In the Wake Kei Tōshima Hit Similar →
2020 Threads - Our Tapestry of Love Setsuko Murata Hit Similar →
2019 When My Mom Died, I Wanted to Eat Her Ashes Akiko Hit Similar →
2016 Bōkyō (segment "Mikan no hana") Super Hit Similar →
2016 Sing My Life Katsu Seyama Hit Similar →
2015 Risking it All: The Spirit of the Men in Orange - Super Hit Similar →
2014 Time Never Stops Iku Hamaguchi Super Hit Similar →
2011 Rock: Wanko no Shima - Hit Similar →
2011 Dendera Masari Shiina Super Hit Similar →
2008 All Around Us Namiko Yoshida Hit Similar →
2004 Chicken Is Barefoot - Hit Similar →
2004 Locomotive Teacher - Super Hit Similar →
2002 Dawn of a New Day: The Man Behind VHS Masae Murakami Super Hit Similar →
2001 Turn Mori Satoko Hit Similar →
2001 A Single Drop of Water in a Mighty River - Super Hit Similar →
2000 By Player - Super Hit Similar →
1998 The Hidden Festival - Hit Similar →
1998 Love Letter - Super Hit Similar →
1998 Solitude Point Yukie Super Hit Similar →
1997 The Girl Who Leapt Through Time Yukiko Yoshiyama Super Hit Similar →
1997 Tokyo Lullaby Hisako Hamanaka Hit Similar →
1997 The Eel Misako Nakajima Hit Similar →
1995 A Last Note Naoko Yazawa Hit Similar →
1990 Dreams Mother of 'I' Super Hit Similar →
1989 My Phoenix Takako Demachi Super Hit Similar →
1989 Sensei Shota's mother Super Hit Similar →
1987 Sure Death 4 Ofuku Hit Similar →
1985 Love Letter Kyoko Takehara Super Hit Similar →
1985 Let Him Rest in Peace Shima Akai Super Hit Similar →
1985 Nuclear Gypsies - Hit Similar →
1984 The Crazy Family Saeko Kobayashi Hit Similar →
1983 The Ballad of Narayama Oei Super Hit Similar →
1981 Flames of Blood Orin Super Hit Similar →
1980 Kagemusha Oyunokata Super Hit Similar →
1979 Vengeance Is Mine Kazuko Enokizu Super Hit Similar →
1977 The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro - Super Hit Similar →
1977 A Scream from Nowhere Sumiko Miyajima - The Actress Hit Similar →
1977 The Life of Chikuzan Chikuzan's 2nd wife Super Hit Similar →
1976 The Three Ginza Rascals - Super Hit Similar →
1973 Miyamoto Musashi Akemi Hit Similar →
1973 Flower and Dragon - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Theater Of Life - Super Hit Similar →
1971 The Instant Services Bureau - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Kigeki: Onna ikitemasu - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Follow the Girls - Super Hit Similar →
1970 Charming Men Haruko Super Hit Similar →
1969 Women Can't Be Beaten Aiko Super Hit Similar →
1969 Tenchu! Onimo Hit Similar →
1968 The Million Dollar Pursuit - Hit Similar →

Mitsuko Baisho - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mitsuko Baisho?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mitsuko Baisho is "My Phoenix" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Mitsuko Baisho acted in?

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

What are some other popular movies by Mitsuko Baisho?

Other notable films include "Locomotive Teacher", "Time Never Stops", and "Theater Of Life".

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