Kyōko Enami

About

Kyōko Enami (江波 杏子, Enami Kyōko) was a Japanese film and television actress. Enami was the daughter of the actress Kazuko Enami. She joined the Daiei Film studio in 1959 and made her screen debut in 1960 with Ashita kara otona da. Her first starring role as Noboriryū no Ogin in Onna no toba (1966) was a major hit, and developed into the Woman Gambler series that totaled 17 films. She also had serious roles, and won the best actress award from Kinema Junpo for Tsugaru Jongarabushi (1973). She died rather suddenly at a Tokyo hospital on 27 October 2018 of pulmonary emphysema, having performed on a radio drama only five days before.

Known for

GokusenSeries • 2002Cold Case: Door of TruthSeries • 2016Furuya Ikkou's Great Detective Kindaichi Kousuke SeriesSeries • 1983Edogawa Rampo no bijo shirīzuSeries • 1977Divorce LawyerSeries • 2004稲垣吾郎の金田一耕助シリーズSeries • 2004The Secret Lives of Kyoto FolkSeries • 2015Call BoyMovie • 2018RikyuMovie • 1989Why Don't You Play in Hell?Movie • 2013Gamera vs. BarugonMovie • 1966The Fall of Ako CastleMovie • 1978Dogra MagraMovie • 1988Ouran High School Host ClubMovie • 2012The WolvesMovie • 1971