Aiko Mimasu

Actor

November 2, 1902 — January 18, 1982 (79 years)
Aiko Mimasu ( November 2, 1910– January 18, 1982) was a Japanese actress. After the war, she became famous for her role in mother-movie films, and was known as the "mother-movie actress."

Her real name is Aiko Kawaguchi, and her maiden name is Inui. She was born in Minami-Sumiyacho , Minami-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture (now Chuo-ku ). Her husband is Shotaro Kawaguchi , a Naoki Prize-winning author . She has three sons and one daughter with Kawaguchi, and actor Hiroshi Kawaguchi is her eldest son. Ruriko Kikawa, a member of the 24th class of the Takarazuka Revue , is her younger sister.

In November of 1976, she was awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon . In 1982 , she died of pancreatic cancer at Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital at the age of 71.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Street of Shame
    Street of Shame1956

Known For

  • Street of Shame
    Street of Shame1956
  • Yearning
    Yearning1964
  • Kisses
    Kisses1957
  • The Storm of the Pacific
    The Storm of the Pacific1960
  • Daughters, Wives and a Mother
    Daughters, Wives and a Mother1960
  • The Lovelorn Geisha
    The Lovelorn Geisha1960
  • The Wiser Age
    The Wiser Age1962
  • Tales of the Inner Chamber
    Tales of the Inner Chamber1968
  • The Machine Gun Dragon
    The Machine Gun Dragon1976
  • Bitter Tears of a Woman Gambler
    Bitter Tears of a Woman Gambler1971
  • The Viper Brothers: Four and a Half Years in Jail
    The Viper Brothers: Four and a Half Years in Jail1973

Filmography