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Machiko Kyō
Starring in Rashomon, Ugetsu and other landmarks of Japanese cinema.
Rashomon · Ugetsu
- Born
- 25 March 1924
- Birthplace
- Osaka, Japan
- Died
- 12 May 2019
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Machiko Kyō
Machiko Kyō was a Japanese actor whose performances helped bring postwar Japanese films to international audiences.
Early life
Family
Was raised by her mother and grandmother.
Dance training
Joined the Osaka Shochiku revue as a child.
Career
- 1936
Revue performer
Began training under her stage name.
- 1949
Daiei studio
Moved into film acting.
- 1956
International production
Appeared in The Teahouse of the August Moon.
Selected work
Rashomon
Played the woman at the centre of conflicting testimonies.
Ugetsu
Played the mysterious Lady Wakasa.
Floating Weeds
Appeared in Yasujirō Ozu’s travelling-theatre drama.
Beyond work
Private life
Never married and kept her personal affairs largely private.
Long career
Continued performing into later life, including television.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Further source ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Daiei Motion Picture Company （大映株式会社）. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
