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Kumiko Akiyoshi
Also known as Akiyoshi Kumiko, 小野寺 久美子, 秋吉久美子, Kumiko Onodera, Onodera Kumiko
Career
Active 1972 – present
Biography
About Kumiko Akiyoshi
Standing at 5'4" with a slim build, Kumiko Akiyoshi is a Japanese actress born on July 29, 1954, in Fujinomiya, Shizuoka, Japan. Her birth name is Kumiko Onodera, but she is widely known by her stage name, Akiyoshi Kumiko. She has been active in the industry since 1972, starting her career at the age of 18 and continuing for over five decades. Her work includes a range of film roles, and she won the best actress award at the 1st Hochi Film Award for her performances in Banka, Saraba natsuno hikariyo, and Brother and Sister. At 71 years old, she remains a respected figure in Japanese cinema.
- Years Active1972-present (started around 18 years old; 54 years active)
- BirthplaceFujinomiya, Shizuoka, Japan
- EthnicityAsian
Frequently asked
What is her stage name compared to her birth name?
Her birth name is Kumiko Onodera, but she is professionally known as Kumiko Akiyoshi.
How long has she been active as an actress?
She began acting in 1972 at age 18, giving her over 54 years of active career.
Did you know
- She won best actress at the first Hochi Film Award, an early recognition of her talent.
- Her career spans more than five decades, beginning when she was 18.
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