Haruko Sugimura

Haruko Sugimura

Deceased · Born: Jan 6, 1909 · Died: Apr 4, 1997

Personal Details

BornJan 6, 1909 Hiroshima, Japan

Biography

Haruko Sugimura, a renowned Japanese actress, entered this world on January 6, 1909, in the city of Hiroshima, which is located in the western part of Honshu, the largest island of Japan. Sugimura's remarkable acting career spanned multiple decades, during which she appeared in a plethora of films, including the iconic 1953 drama "Tokyo Story," directed by Yasujirō Ozu, as well as "A Last Note" (1995) and "Repast" (1951),both of which showcased her incredible talent and range.

Sadly, Sugimura's life came to a close on April 4, 1997, in the bustling metropolis of Tokyo, Japan's capital and largest city, where she had spent a significant portion of her life and career.

Career

1965
Red Beard
Red Beard as Kin, the madam
1964
Kwaidan
Kwaidan as Madame (segment "In a Cup of Tea")
1962
An Autumn Afternoon
An Autumn Afternoon as Tomoko Sakuma
1961
The End of Summer
The End of Summer as Katou Shige
1959
Good Morning
Good Morning as Kikue Haraguchi
1957
Tokyo Twilight
Tokyo Twilight as Shigeko Takeuchi
1956
Flowing
Flowing as Someka
Early Spring
Early Spring as Tamako Tamura
1955
Princess Yang Kwei-fei
Princess Yang Kwei-fei as Princess Yen-chun
1953
Tokyo Story
Tokyo Story as Shige Kaneko
1951
Early Summer
Early Summer as Tami Yabe
Repast
Repast as Matsu Murata
1949
Late Spring
Late Spring as Masa Taguchi
1946