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
1979
- Nutcracker Fantasy as Queen Morphia (voice)
1974
- The Izu Dancer as Nobu
1970
1967
1966
1963
- Company President Travels Abroad as Aida Kimiko (Harue’s Mother)
- Company President Travels Abroad Part II as Kimiko Aida (Harue's Mother)
1962
1961
1960
- The Bad Sleep Well as Mrs. Ariyama
- The Lost Alibi as Grocery store proprietress
- Sazae And Aunt Apron
- Sazae-san's Baby
- Modern Salaryman: Bushido Romance as Hisada Kikue (Hiroshi's mother)
- Salaryman Idea Book: Man of Worrisome Episodes as Iemitsu Yasuko
1959
1957
- Talkative Company President as Housewife
- Zoku Ôban: Fûun hen as Arishima's maid
- Teenage Sazae
- The Living Koheiji as Otane
- Sazae-san Sequel
- Schooldays as Nakajima’s Wife
1956
1953
1952
- Mother as Koyo Fukuhara
- Big hit pachinko girl
- Dimple of Tokyo
1951
1948
- 365 Nights as Saki
1947
- A Thousand and One Nights with Toho
- The Age of Beginnings as Older Sister Kimiko
- Once More
1943
1942
1941
- A Man's Flower Road of Triumph as Geisha
- The Battle of Kawanakajima as Otsuki