Nobuko Miyamoto - Actor Profile

Nobuko Miyamoto

Acting
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 27, 1945
Birth Place: Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan

About Nobuko Miyamoto

Nobuko Miyamoto (born March 27, 1945) is a Japanese actress. She was born in Otaru, Hokkaidō, and raised in Nagoya. She was married to director Jūzō Itami from 1969 until his death in 1997, and regularly starred in his films. She has been nominated for eight Best Actress Japanese Academy Awards, winning in 1988 for her role in A Taxing Woman.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nobuko Miyamoto reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Nobuko Miyamoto's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nobuko Miyamoto remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Kidnapping Blues, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Nobuko Miyamoto Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Nobuko Miyamoto's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nobuko Miyamoto.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 The Chocolate Man Narration Flop Similar →
2022 Haw - Hit Similar →
2022 BL Metamorphosis Yuki Ichinoi Hit Similar →
2021 It's a Flickering Life Yoshiko Average Similar →
2020 Stand by Me Doraemon 2 Nobita's Grandmother (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2019 Four Women Living in That House 牧田鶴代 Hit Similar →
2016 The Ice Ruts 효도 치에코 Hit Similar →
2016 Botchan Kiyo Super Hit Similar →
2015 Happiness Is Here Fukuko Hanada Flop Similar →
2014 Isao Takahata and His Tale of The Princess Kaguya Self Average Similar →
2013 The Tale of The Princess Kaguya Ōna / Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2011 Isoroku Yamamoto, the Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet Yamamoto's mother Average Similar →
2011 A Place for Us: West Side Story's Legacy Self Flop Similar →
2011 Hankyu Railways - A 15-Minute Miracle Tokie Hagiwara Average Similar →
2010 Thief of Blues Skies - Flop Similar →
2007 Bizan Ryuko Kouno Average Similar →
2007 Juzo Itami: The Man with 13 Faces Self Flop Similar →
2003 北の国から 記憶 前編 - Flop Similar →
1997 Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald Rumiko Yamazaki Super Hit Similar →
1997 Woman in Witness Protection Isono Biwako Average Similar →
1996 Supermarket Woman Hanako Inoue Hit Similar →
1995 A Quiet Life Danto's Wife Hit Similar →
1993 The Last Dance Mariko Hit Similar →
1993 Making of Daibyonin Self Flop Similar →
1992 Minbo, or the Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion Mahiru Inoue Hit Similar →
1992 The Making of "Minbo: the Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion" Self Flop Similar →
1990 Tales of a Golden Geisha Nayoko Average Similar →
1990 The Making of "Tales of a Golden Geisha" Self Flop Similar →
1989 Fancy Dance Shizuko Shiono Hit Similar →
1989 Buddies Kimiko Hit Similar →
1989 Great SFX Adventure: Take Me to 'Sweet Home' Self Flop Similar →
1989 Sweet Home Akiko Hayakawa Average Similar →
1988 The Making of "A Taxing Woman's Return" Self Flop Similar →
1988 A Taxing Woman's Return Ryoko Itakura Average Similar →
1987 The Making of "A Taxing Woman" Self Flop Similar →
1987 A Taxing Woman Ryoko Itakura Hit Similar →
1986 The Making of "Tampopo" Self Flop Similar →
1985 Tampopo Tampopo Super Hit Similar →
1984 The Funeral Chizuko Amamiya Hit Similar →
1984 Deaths in Tokimeki Owner at the inn Average Similar →
1983 Dream City - Flop Similar →
1982 Yukko no Okurimono: Cosmos no Yō ni - Flop Similar →
1982 Kidnapping Blues The Inn's Daughter Super Hit Similar →
1980 Four Seasons: Natsuko Mariko Flop Similar →
1973 After School - Flop Similar →
1972 The Long Darkness Tetsuro's other sister Average Similar →
1971 Tora-san's Shattered Romance Kinuyo Hit Similar →
1968 Scrap Collectors - Flop Similar →
1967 Sing a Song of Sex Sanae Satomi Average Similar →
1966 Lost Sex Young girl Flop Similar →

Nobuko Miyamoto - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nobuko Miyamoto?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nobuko Miyamoto is "Kidnapping Blues" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Nobuko Miyamoto acted in?

Nobuko Miyamoto has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nobuko Miyamoto?

Other notable films include "The Tale of The Princess Kaguya", "Botchan", and "Tampopo".