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Kirin Kiki

“樹木希林”

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Born Jan 15, 1943 — Died Sep 15, 2018

From Tokyo, Japan

Biography

Kirin Kiki (樹木希林 Kiki Kirin) (15 January 1943 – 15 September 2018) was a Japanese actress known for her work in Japanese cinema and television.

Kirin Kiki

Also Known As

Kiki Kirin Keiko Nakatani Nakatani Keiko 中谷啓子 Chiho Yūki Yūki Chiho 悠木千帆 Keiko Uchida

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Tales of the Bizarre: 35th Anniversary Special

Tales of the Bizarre: 35th Anniversary Special

2025

Kiki Kirin's Life

Kiki Kirin's Life

As self

2019

Erica 38

Erica 38

As Erica's Mother

2019

Cherry Blossoms & Demons

Cherry Blossoms & Demons

As Yus Großmutter

2019

Every Day a Good Day

Every Day a Good Day

As Teacher Takeda

2018

Shoplifters

Shoplifters

As Hatsue Shibata

2018

Mori, The Artist's Habitat

Mori, The Artist's Habitat

As Hideko

2018

Kiki Kirin's Izakaya Grandma

Kiki Kirin's Izakaya Grandma

2017

The Gods of Food: The Last Promise

The Gods of Food: The Last Promise

2017

Life is Fruity

Life is Fruity

As Narrator

2017

After the Storm

After the Storm

As Yoshiko Shinoda

2016

Mystery Trilogy Special

Mystery Trilogy Special

As Kirika Ohmori (segment "A Mystery Writer's Daily Life")

2015

Our Little Sister

Our Little Sister

As Fumiyo Kikuchi

2015

Sweet Bean

Sweet Bean

As Tokue

2015

Kakekomi

Kakekomi

As Genbei

2015

This Mystery is Excellent! ~ Challenge from Bestseller Writer

This Mystery is Excellent! ~ Challenge from Bestseller Writer

As 大森キリカ (案内人)

2014

Like Father, Like Son

Like Father, Like Son

As Riko Ishizeki

2013

Promise: The Nabari Poisoned Wine Case, The Life of a Death-row Inmate

Promise: The Nabari Poisoned Wine Case, The Life of a Death-row Inmate

2013

Until the Break of Dawn

Until the Break of Dawn

As Aiko Shibuya

2012

Chronicle of My Mother

Chronicle of My Mother

As Yae

2012

Hanezu

Hanezu

As Takumi's Mother

2012

I Wish

I Wish

As Hideko

2011

A Honeymoon in Hell: Mr. & Mrs. Oki's Fabulous Trip

A Honeymoon in Hell: Mr. & Mrs. Oki's Fabulous Trip

As fortune teller

2011

Hokaibito: Ina no Seigetsu

Hokaibito: Ina no Seigetsu

As Narrator (voice)

2011

Ghost

Ghost

As Unten Sazuki

2010

Villain

Villain

As Fusae Shimizu

2010

The Secret World of Arrietty

The Secret World of Arrietty

As Haru (voice)

2010

Two Portraits of MIYAGINO

Two Portraits of MIYAGINO

As Madam

2010

Making 'Still Walking'

Making 'Still Walking'

As Self

2009

The Short Films: We Were All Once Children

The Short Films: We Were All Once Children

2008

Still Walking

Still Walking

As Toshiko Yokoyama

2008

Dog in a Sidecar

Dog in a Sidecar

As Granny Tome

2007

Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad

Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad

As Eiko Nakagawa

2007

Red Whale, White Snake

Red Whale, White Snake

2006

Our War

Our War

2006

Tokyo Tower

Tokyo Tower

2005

Izo

Izo

As Izo's Mother

2004

The Taste of Tea

The Taste of Tea

As Obaa

2004

Fireflies: River of Light

Fireflies: River of Light

As Headmistress

2004

Kamikaze Girls

Kamikaze Girls

As Momoko's Grandmother

2004

Half a Confession

Half a Confession

As Yasuko Shimamura

2004

Teacher's suitcase

Teacher's suitcase

As Sensei's ex-wife

2003

Through the Night

Through the Night

2002

Inochi

Inochi

As Mother

2002

Returner

Returner

As Xia

2002

Pistol Opera

Pistol Opera

As Rin

2001

Cardboard House Girl

Cardboard House Girl

2001

Tokyo Marigold

Tokyo Marigold

As Ritsuko Sakai

2001

The Whispered City

The Whispered City

As Fan of Kyushiro

2000

Keiho

Keiho

As Defence Counsel Shigure Nagamura

1999

Magnitude: Bridge to Tomorrow

Magnitude: Bridge to Tomorrow

1997

The Best Bad Thing

The Best Bad Thing

As Aunt Hata

1997

Hissatsu shimatsunin

Hissatsu shimatsunin

As Otora

1997

Fireworks, Ferris Wheels and Love

Fireworks, Ferris Wheels and Love

As Sanae Mita

1997

Oishinbo

Oishinbo

As Tome

1996

Mitabi no kaikyô

Mitabi no kaikyô

1995

Toki no kagayaki

Toki no kagayaki

As Nagashima

1995

The Mystery of Rampo

The Mystery of Rampo

As House Wife / Head of Maid

1994

Sakura

Sakura

As Fumi

1994

Rex: A Dinosaur's Story

Rex: A Dinosaur's Story

1993

Yearning

Yearning

As Omatsu

1993

The Triple Cross

The Triple Cross

1992

Ritsuko: Her Love, Her Death

Ritsuko: Her Love, Her Death

1992

The Games Teachers Play

The Games Teachers Play

As Yasuko Takeda

1992

The Voyage Of Little Sinbad

The Voyage Of Little Sinbad

1991

Kim's War

Kim's War

1991

War and Youth

War and Youth

As Etsuko Onoki

1991

ママ母戦争

ママ母戦争

1990

Misty Kid of Wind – The Glass Cape

Misty Kid of Wind – The Glass Cape

As Otane

1989

Crane

Crane

As Yura

1988

Remembrance

Remembrance

As Mine Kamioka

1988

冷たいのがお好き

冷たいのがお好き

As Harue Hashimoto

1987

The Ballad of the Sea of Genkai

The Ballad of the Sea of Genkai

1986

Yume-Chiyo

Yume-Chiyo

1985

Lonely Heart

Lonely Heart

As Terue Amano

1985

Song of the Spring Pony

Song of the Spring Pony

1985

Capone Cries a Lot

Capone Cries a Lot

As Sene Tachikawa

1985

Private Detective DOBU 6: The Origami Murder Case

Private Detective DOBU 6: The Origami Murder Case

1983

Hometown

Hometown

1983

Private Detective DOBU 5: The Pinwheel Murder Case

Private Detective DOBU 5: The Pinwheel Murder Case

As Sen

1983

Amagi Pass

Amagi Pass

As Ryosaku's wife

1983

Private Detective DOBU 4: The Mysterious Kite Murders Case

Private Detective DOBU 4: The Mysterious Kite Murders Case

As Sen

1983

Highschool Scramble

Highschool Scramble

1982

Private Detective DOBU 3: The Exile Island Murder Case

Private Detective DOBU 3: The Exile Island Murder Case

As Sen

1982

Private Detective DOBU 2: The Kyoto Murder Case

Private Detective DOBU 2: The Kyoto Murder Case

As Sen

1982

I Are You, You Am Me

I Are You, You Am Me

As Naoko Saitoh

1982

Karate Cop

Karate Cop

As Sumi Yashiro

1982

The Wild Daisy

The Wild Daisy

As Omasu

1981

Return of the Champ

Return of the Champ

As Tomoe

1981

Private Detective DOBU 1

Private Detective DOBU 1

As Sen

1981

The First Catch

The First Catch

1980

Nurse's Husband

Nurse's Husband

1980

Zigeunerweisen

Zigeunerweisen

As Kimi

1980

Heaven Sent

Heaven Sent

1979

Down with The Big Boss

Down with The Big Boss

As Okonomiyaki Manager

1979

Taro the Dragon Boy

Taro the Dragon Boy

As Yamanba (voice)

1979

Truck Rascals: Another Odyssey of Momojiro

Truck Rascals: Another Odyssey of Momojiro

1978

Crocodile, Parrot and Fur Seal

Crocodile, Parrot and Fur Seal

As Mary

1977

Ballad of Orin

Ballad of Orin

As Tama Ichise

1977

Tomorrow Evening

Tomorrow Evening

1977

Female Teacher

Female Teacher

As Yuriko Yokoyama

1977

Sachiko no sachi

Sachiko no sachi

As Momoe

1976

The Sea of Eden

The Sea of Eden

1976

The Viper Brothers and the Young General

The Viper Brothers and the Young General

1975

Without Complaint

Without Complaint

As Haruko Kitani

1975

Statue in Fire

Statue in Fire

1974

The Four Roughnecks

The Four Roughnecks

1974

Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and the Beanstalk

As Madam Noir

1974

Akumyo: Notorious Dragon

Akumyo: Notorious Dragon

1974

Red Paper Lantern

Red Paper Lantern

1974

Go As Messy As Messy Can Be

Go As Messy As Messy Can Be

As PTA Mama

1971

Live My Share, Mother

As Nurse Okamura

1970

Tora-san, His Tender Love

Tora-san, His Tender Love

As Maid in Shinshû

1970

Crazy Big Explosion

Crazy Big Explosion

1969

Angel's Lover

Angel's Lover

1968

Nunnery Confidential

Nunnery Confidential

1968

Journey

Journey

1967

Koto—The Lake of Tears

Koto—The Lake of Tears

As Kayo Sugumo

1966

Dynamite Doctor Returns

Dynamite Doctor Returns

As Fumiko (as Chiho Yûki)

1966

3 Raccoon Dogs

3 Raccoon Dogs

As Midori

1966

Dianas of the Campus

Dianas of the Campus

1966