Nobuko Otowa

Nobuko Otowa was a Japanese actress known for her roles in The Strange Tale of Oyuki (1992), Onibaba (1964), and Epitome (1953). Born on October 1, 1924, in Tottori, Japan, she established a notable career in film and television before her passing on December 22, 1994.

Personal and Family Life

Nobuko Otowa was married to filmmaker Kaneto Shindô in 1978, and they had one child together, a son named Jiro Shindo. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother, leaving behind not only her son but also a granddaughter who continues her family’s legacy.

Death and Legacy

Nobuko Otowa passed away on December 22, 1994, though details surrounding her death remain undisclosed. Her contribution to the film industry is remembered, especially through her impactful performances in various significant Japanese films.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
鬼婆 1964-11-21 Woman
裸の島 1960-11-23 Toyo
藪の中の黒猫 1968-02-24 Yone
お遊さま 1951-06-22 Shizu
原爆の子 1952-08-06 Takako Ishikawa
儀式 1971-05-18 Sakurada Shizu
北斎漫画 1981-09-12 Omomo
世界大戦争 1961-10-08 Oyoshi Tamura
午後の遺言状 1995-06-03 Toyoko Yanagawa
人間 1962-11-04 Gorosuke
赤毛 1969-10-10 Oharu
第五福竜丸 1959-02-18 Shizu Kuboyama
落葉樹 1986-11-15 Mother
柳生武芸帳 双龍秘剣 1958-01-03 The Princess
裸の十九才 1970-10-31 Take Yamada
夜叉 1985-08-31 Ume
大阪の宿 1954-04-20
鉄輪 1972-04-22 Middle-aged Woman
ブラックボード 1986-09-17 Namie Yasui
わが道 1974-09-07 Mino Kawamura
Aijo no keifu 1961-11-22
どぶ 1954-07-27 Tsuru
愛妻物語 1951-09-07 Takako
竹山ひとり旅 1977-03-17 Toyo, Mother
香華 1964-05-24 Ikuyo
大根と人参 1965-01-03
縮図 1953-04-01 Ginko
源氏物語 1951-06-11 Murasaki no ue
讃歌 1972-12-29 Teru Kamozawa
婚約指輪 1950-07-01
かげろう 1969-10-29 Otoyo
秋立ちぬ 1960-10-01 Shigeko Fukatani
あゝひめゆりの塔 1968-09-21 Hatsu Yonamine
植村直己物語 1986-06-07 Yasuko Moto
1955-07-03
看護婦のオヤジがんばる 1980-05-10
安宅家の人々 1952-05-15 Masako Ataka
夜明け前 1953-10-13 Okume
1973-10-27
濹東綺譚 1960-08-28
永遠の人 1961-09-16 Tomoko
猟銃 1961-01-03 Hama
あこがれ 1966-10-01
悪党 1965-11-21