Teruko Nagaoka was an American actress known for her roles in Tokyo Story, Sound of the Mountain, and The First Kiss. Born on January 5, 1908, in Morioka, Iwate, Japan, she passed away on October 18, 2010, in Tokyo, Japan.
Personal and Family Life
Teruko Nagaoka was born as Teruko Shinohara in Japan and later became prominent in the film industry. Not much is publicly known about her family life or personal relationships, but she dedicated a significant part of her life to acting.
Career
Teruko had a successful acting career, featuring in several notable films from the 1950s onwards. She is particularly remembered for her performances in classic Japanese cinema, especially in films directed by renowned filmmakers.
Death and Legacy
Teruko Nagaoka died on October 18, 2010, in Tokyo, Japan. Her contributions to Japanese cinema have left a lasting impact, and her performances continue to be celebrated by film enthusiasts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| お早よう | 1959-05-12 | Toyoko Tomizawa |
| 山の音 | 1954-01-15 | Tsuma, Yasuko |
| 東京物語 | 1953-11-03 | Yone Hattori |
| めし | 1951-11-23 | |
| 驟雨 | 1956-01-14 | |
| 鰯雲 | 1958-09-02 | |
| 女の中にいる他人 | 1966-02-12 | Eiko Tashiro |
| 濹東綺譚 | 1960-08-28 | |
| キクとイサム | 1959-03-29 | Nun |
| 彼岸花 | 1958-09-07 | Maid |
| おしん | 1984-03-17 | |
| 東京暮色 | 1957-04-30 | Housekeeper Tomizawa |
| 純愛物語 | 1957-10-15 | |
| 早春 | 1956-01-29 | Mother Sato |
| 誘惑 | 1957-09-22 | Ryu Hijikata |
| 本日休診 | 1952-04-01 | |
| にごりえ | 1953-11-23 | |
| 夜の流れ | 1960-07-12 | |
| おこんじょうるり | 1982-01-01 | |
| 二匹の用心棒 | 1968-08-24 | |
| 或る女 | 1954-03-13 | |
| 鹿鳴館 | 1959-07-09 | |
| 鹿鳴館 | 1961-12-01 | |
| おしん | 1983-04-04 | Kuni |