
Mieko Takamine
- Date of Birth: 1918-12-02
- Date of Death: 1990-05-27
- Place of Birth: Tokyo, Japan
Biography
Mieko Takamine (高峰三枝子, Takamine Mieko) (2 December 1918 – 27 May 1990) was a Japanese actress and singer. Mieko Takamine was born the eldest daughter of famous chikuzen biwa player and te... Mieko Takamine (高峰三枝子, Takamine Mieko) (2 December 1918 – 27 May 1990) was a Japanese actress and singer. Mieko Takamine was born the eldest daughter of famous chikuzen biwa player and teacher Chikufu Takamine. She gave her acting debut in the 1936 film Kimi yo takarakani utae, produced by the Shochiku studios, to which she would remain affiliated throughout her career, although she would also occasionally appear in productions of other companies after the war. Her first released record as a singer was the theme song for the film Hotaru no hikari (1938), and she soon established herself as a "singing movie star". Takamine starred in films of Japan's most notable directors, including Hiroshi Shimizu, Yasujirō Ozu, Mikio Naruse and Keisuke Kinoshita. In 1976, Takamine won the Best Supporting Actress award at the 19th Blue Ribbon Awards for her role in The Inugamis (1976). In 1985, she was awarded the Medal of Purple Ribbon and a special Mainichi Film Award for her longtime achievements as a performer

Queen Bee
Mystery, Thriller, Horror • 1978 February

Castle of Flames
Drama • 1960 October

So Goes My Love
Drama • 1938 April

Wife
Drama • 1953 April

Furuya Ikkou's Great Detective Kindaichi Kousuke Series
Drama, Mystery • 1983 February

Furuya Ikkou's Great Detective Kindaichi Kousuke Series
Drama, Mystery • 1983 February

The Trio's Engagements
Comedy • 1937 July

Eyes of Children
Drama • 1956 January

Brothers and Sisters of the Toda Family
Drama • 1941 March

Four Days of Snow and Blood
Drama, War, History • 1989 June