Atsuko Ichinomiya
Born: 1913-12-29 in Kanda, Tokyo, Japan
Died: 1991-02-16
Known For: Acting
Biography
Atsuko Ichinomiya was a Japanese actress. Her birth name was Atsuko Yoshida. She was born in Kanda, Tokyo (now Chiyoda Ward), Japan. She grew up in a family involved in the confectionery business. She attended Sei-no Elementary School and then Three-Wheeler High School (currently known as Miwatari Gakuen High School). During her school days, she participated in track and field and showed athletic talent. In 1932, Atsuko entered the film industry, initially appearing as a voice-over runner in films by the Funi Film Company. She later joined the Nifu Eiga Film Company and made her debut as an actress in the movie "Ginrei Fuji ni Yomigaeru" in 1933. Her performance caught the attention of the industry, and she adopted the stage name Atsuko Ichinomiya. In 1934, Atsuko became a research student at the Tokyo Takarazuka Theater, which led her to further opportunities in both theater and film. She appeared in various films and plays, establishing herself as a notable actress. Atsuko Ichinomiya continued to act in both films and television dramas, becoming a well-respected character actor known for her versatile performances. She appeared in movies such as "春の戯れ" ("Spring Play") and "おかあさん" ("Mother"), and she was a regular in popular TV series like "女と味噌汁" ("Women and Miso Soup"). Her dedication to acting and her memorable roles contributed to her lasting impact on the entertainment industry. Atsuko Ichinomiya passed away on February 16, 1991, at the age of 77, due to liver failure. Her contributions to Japanese cinema and television continue to be remembered and appreciated. Source: "一の宮あつ子" - Wikipedia
Filmography
1990
- Tales of a Golden Geisha as Tamonin's Mother Rin
1985
1979
- Nutcracker Fantasy as Queen Morphia (voice)
1974
- The Izu Dancer as Nobu
1970
- Forbidden Affair as Chikako Takeuchi
1967
1963
- Women Called 'Wives'
- A Salaryman's Reckless Family
- Apple Blossom Town
- 3 Gents In Hawaii as Aida Kimiko (Harue’s Mother)
- Aloha 3 Gents as Kimiko Aida (Harue's Mother)
1962
1961
1960
- The Bad Sleep Well as Mrs. Ariyama
- Oshichi's Vegetable Store: The No.1 Girl at the Edo Festival
- Heavenly Comic Story of a Gentleman
- Young Salesman: Sanshiro Sebiro
- Glory to the President of the Henpecked Political Party
- I'm a Single Salaryman
- The Lost Alibi as Grocery store proprietress
- Biting Young Master
- Sazae-san's Baby as Lady Tago
- Salaryman Idea Book: Man of Worrisome Episodes as Iemitsu Yasuko
- Modern Salaryman: Bushido Romance as Hisada Kikue (Hiroshi's mother)
- Sazae And Aunt Apron as Lady Tago
1959
1958
1957
- The Surprising Legend of Jirocho: Santaro Battles His Hat
- A Town of the Starry Skies
- The Bride Is Waiting
- Forgotten Flower Petal: Conclusion
- Story of a Detective's Assistant
- Zoku Ôban: Fûun hen as Arishima's maid
- Teenage Sazae as Lady Tago
- The Living Koheiji as Otane
- Schooldays as Nakajima’s Wife
- Talkative Company President as Housewife
- Sazae-san Sequel as Lady Tago
1956
- Norihei's College Affair: The Happy Family
- The First Love of a Cha Cha Girl
- Careful Wife and Careless Wife: A Peaceful Couple
- The Affair 55 Years Later
- The Well-Raised Girl and the Head Clerk
- Young Tree
- The Hoodlum and the Young Master
- The President's Boss
- Sazae-san as Mrs. Nakano
- Love on Rainbow Island as Nun
- Three Generations of Company Presidents
- The President Talks Bank
- Triumphant Song of Youth as Genkichi’s wife
1955
1954
1953
1952
- Chakkari fujin to ukkari fujin
- Mother as Koyo Fukuhara
- Big Hit Pachinko Girl
- Dimple of Tokyo
1951
1948
- 365 Nights as Saki
1947
- Once More
- A Thousand and One Nights with Toho
- The Age of Beginnings as Older Sister Kimiko
1943
- World of Love as Wife of Kyuemon
1942
1941
- The Battle of Kawanakajima as Otsuki
- A Man's Flower Road of Triumph as Geisha