Kuniko Miyake

Kuniko Miyake

Known For

Late Spring

Biography

Kuniko Miyake (三宅邦子, September 17, 1916 – November 4, 1992) was a legendary Japanese actress. She was a prominent member of director Yasujirō Ozu's recurring ensemble cast, frequently portraying compassionate mothers, wives, and family figures. Her notable filmography includes timeless cinema classics such as "Late Spring" (1949), "Early Summer" (1951), "Tokyo Story" (1953), and "An Autumn Afternoon" (1962).

Movies Featuring Kuniko Miyake

The Daring Nun

The Daring Nun (1968)

as Mother Superior
Under the Roof of Young Tokyo

Under the Roof of Young Tokyo (1963)

as Fumi Kuwano (Fukiko's mother)
東京の夜は泣いている

東京の夜は泣いている (1961)

as Kikuko, Masaya Taki's mother
Modern Salaryman: Bushido  Romance

Modern Salaryman: Bushido Romance (1960)

as Sonoda Shizuko (Setsuko's mother)
Someday I'll Know

Someday I'll Know (1959)

as Haruko Shiroyama
Good Morning

Good Morning (1959)

as Tamiko Hayashi
Bright Young Maidens

Bright Young Maidens (1958)

as Mihoko Ishizawa, Kanako's Mother
On This Earth

On This Earth (1957)

as Yoshie, Wakako's mum
The Rose on His Arm

The Rose on His Arm (1956)

as Masahiro's mother
Early Spring

Early Spring (1956)

as Yukiko Kawai
Tokyo Story

Tokyo Story (1953)

as Fumiko Hirayama
Early Summer

Early Summer (1951)

as Fumiko Mamiya
Flame of My Love

Flame of My Love (1949)

as Toshiko Kishida
You and I

You and I (1941)

as Kubo's wife
Okayo's Preparedness

Okayo's Preparedness (1939)

as Osumi - Dance master
The Golden Demon

The Golden Demon (1937)

as Mitsue Akagashi
Poppy

Poppy (1935)

as Fujio Kono
Eclipse

Eclipse (1934)

as Tomone's friend