Mitsuko Sawamura was an American actor and singer who is best known for her roles in Meet Me in Las Vegas, The Teahouse of the August Moon, and Chakkari fujin to Ukkari fujin: Fûfu goenman no maki.
Personal and Family Life
Mitsuko Sawamura was born in 1942 as Mitsuko Nakajima. She grew up in Okinawa, where she began her singing career at a U.S. military base. After being scouted, she moved to Tokyo, where she gained significant popularity as both an actress and a singer.
Career
Throughout her career, Mitsuko appeared in several films and television shows from the mid-1950s to the late 1950s. She starred in notable films such as Meet Me in Las Vegas and The Teahouse of the August Moon, showcasing her talent and charm on screen.
Death and Legacy
Mitsuko Sawamura passed away in 2008 due to a heart attack in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. Her contributions to film and music have left a lasting impact, especially in her home country, where she is remembered for her talent and charm.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Hatsu warai kan’ei gozen jiai | Actress |
| 1954 | Jazz star tanjô | Actress |
| 1954 | Yôki na tantei | Actress |
| 1956 | Anmitsu hime: Amakara shiro no maki | Singer |
| 1956 | Chakkari fujin to Ukkari fujin: Fûfu goenman no maki | Actress |
| 1956 | Meet Me in Las Vegas | Little Girl |
| 1959 | Season of Affairs | Actress |
| 1959 | Oyae no hatsukoi sensei | Mitsuko |