Mariko Okada - Mariko Okada

Japanese: 岡田茉莉子 - おかだまりこ

1933－ An actress from the late Showa to Heisei eras.
Born January 11, 1933. The eldest daughter of Okada Tokihiko. Wife of Yoshida Yoshishige. Given her stage name by Tanizaki Junichiro, she made her film debut in 1951 in Toho's "Maihime". In 1957 she moved to Shochiku. From around "Season of the Wicked Woman" in 1958 she began playing adult female roles, from melodramatic heroines to comedies in films such as "Onna no Saka", "Onna Mai" and "Akitsu Onsen". She also appeared on stage frequently. Born in Tokyo. Graduated from Niigata Prefectural Nuttari High School. Her real name is Mariko.

Source: Kodansha Digital Japanese Name Dictionary +Plus Information | Legend

Japanese:

1933－　昭和後期-平成時代の女優。
昭和8年1月11日生まれ。岡田時彦の長女。吉田喜重(よししげ)の妻。谷崎潤一郎に芸名をもらい,昭和26年東宝の「舞姫」で映画デビュー。32年松竹にうつる。33年の「悪女の季節」あたりから大人の女を演じ,「女の坂」「女舞」「秋津温泉」など,メロドラマのヒロインから喜劇までをこなす。舞台出演もおおい。東京出身。新潟県立沼垂高卒。本名は鞠子。

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