Biography

Kuniko Miyake (三宅邦子, September 17, 1916 – November 4, 1992) was a legendary Japanese actress. She was a prominent member of director Yasujirō Ozu's recurring ensemble cast, frequently portraying compassionate mothers, wives, and family figures. Her notable filmography includes timeless cinema classics such as "Late Spring" (1949), "Early Summer" (1951), "Tokyo Story" (1953), and "An Autumn Afternoon" (1962).

Known For

Tokyo Story

Fumiko Hirayama

Otoko jū kyū no wataridori

Late Spring

Akiko Miwa

An Autumn Afternoon

Nobuko

Until the End of the World

Mrs. Mori

Good Morning

Tamiko Hayashi

The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice

Chizu Yamauchi

The Makioka Sisters

Tominaga's Aunt