Chieko Nakakita

Chieko Nakakita was a Japanese actress best known for her performances in One Wonderful Sunday, Sekai daisensō, and Yoidore tenshi. She appeared in many films from the 1940s onward, showcasing her talent in various roles, mainly maternal ones.

Personal and Family Life

Chieko Nakakita was born on May 21, 1926. She married Tomoyuki Tanaka, a producer at Toho Studios, with whom she shared her life until his death in 1997. Despite her notable roles, she often viewed acting more as a hobby than a career and retired by the late 1960s to focus on her family.

Career Highlights

Throughout her career, Nakakita participated actively in Toho’s labor disputes, which showcased her dedication to the film industry. Akira Kurosawa recognized her talent early on, casting her in significant roles. Although she never achieved major stardom, she was a respected character actress known for her genuine performances in many films.

Death and Legacy

Chieko Nakakita passed away on September 13, 2005, from an acute myocardial infarction in Shibuya, Tokyo. Her contributions to Japanese cinema, particularly in the 1950s and 1960s, still resonate today. She is remembered as a talented actress whose career spanned several decades despite the lack of major accolades.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
待ち伏せ 1970-04-21
酔いどれ天使 1948-04-27 Miyo
おかあさん 1952-06-12 Noriko Kurihara
素晴らしき日曜日 1947-07-01 Masako
山の音 1954-01-15 Aihara Fusako
流れる 1956-11-20 Yoneko
白い野獣 1950-06-03
浮雲 1955-01-15 Kuniko Tomioka
世界大戦争 1961-10-08 Oharu
独立愚連隊 1959-10-06
乱れる 1964-01-15 Mrs. Kaga
驟雨 1956-01-14 Toki Kurobayashi
コタンの口笛 1959-03-29
こんにちは赤ちゃん 1964-03-20 Kazuko Mikami
一番美しく 1944-04-13 Student worker (uncredited)
わが青春に悔なし 1946-10-29 Lady
静かなる決闘 1949-03-19 Takiko Nakada
ゴジラ・エビラ・モスラ 南海の大決闘 1966-12-17 Mrs. Kane (uncredited)
めし 1951-11-23 Keiko Yamakita
稲妻 1952-10-09 Ritsu
1953-04-29 Eiko Matsuyama
娘・妻・母 1960-05-21 Kiku Totsuka
妻の心 1956-05-03 Kaoru
放浪記 1962-09-29
杏っ子 1958-05-13 Sumiko
女の中にいる他人 1966-02-12
恋文 1953-12-13 Mary
石中先生行状記 1950-01-22 Katsuko, Yoshiko’s sister
吸血蛾 1956-04-11 Tsuruko Higeta
馬鹿と鋏 1965-12-05
今ひとたびの 1947-04-01 Kimura
眠狂四郎無頼控 魔剣地獄 1958-10-21 Yuki
ニッポン無責任時代 1962-07-27 Sakiko, the landlady
女が階段を上る時 1960-01-15 Tomoko
妻として女として 1961-05-30 Toshiko Furuya
恐山の女 1965-10-30
黒い画集 あるサラリーマンの証言 1960-03-13 Kuniko Ishino
どぶ 1954-07-27
暗黒街の牙 1962-12-08