Yoshiko Tanaka
Apr 8, 1956 — Apr 21, 2011 (55 years)
Adachi, Tokyo, Japan
18 Movies
14 Series
A career spanning 51+ years and 31+ titles makes Yoshiko Tanaka one of the trade's long-distance runners. her Asuka Okouchi in 'Godzilla vs. Biollante' ranks among the most remembered of her filmography. Action has been her most frequent territory.
55R.I.P.
18Movies
14Series
Yoshiko Tanaka
18 Movies
14 Series
A career spanning 51+ years and 31+ titles makes Yoshiko Tanaka one of the trade's long-distance runners. her Asuka Okouchi in 'Godzilla vs. Biollante' ranks among the most remembered of her filmography. Action has been her most frequent territory.
55 R.I.P.
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14
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Maid for Pleasure
Yukimura Akie
2011
TV
Tokyo Dogs
Kyoko Takakura
2009
TV
Smile
Yukie Inotani
2007
Film
Best Wishes for Tomorrow
Aiko Mizutani
2007
Film
Oyaji
Toshiko Numata
2007
Film
Winds From Zero
Keiko Mogi
2007
Film
An Eraser in My Head
Kono Azusa
2007
Film
Just One Love
Mitsuko Tsukioka
2006
TV
The Deep Red
Kayo Saiko
2005
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yoshiko Tanaka still alive?
Yoshiko Tanaka passed away on April 21, 2011 at age 55.
What are the most famous roles of Yoshiko Tanaka?
Yoshiko Tanaka is best known for roles in Godzilla vs. Biollante, Ring 0, Godzilla vs. Mothra.
How many movies has Yoshiko Tanaka been in?
Over a 36-year career (since 1975), Yoshiko Tanaka has appeared in 36 movies and 26 TV shows.
What was Yoshiko Tanaka's first movie?
The career of Yoshiko Tanaka began with Justice! Allies! Everybody Gather!! (1975).
What is Yoshiko Tanaka's most recent movie or series?
Yoshiko Tanaka's most recent release is Maid for Pleasure, which premiered on August 19, 2011.
What TV shows has Yoshiko Tanaka appeared in?
On television, Yoshiko Tanaka has appeared in Oshin, Beach Boys, Tokyo Dogs, Precious Time.
Yoshiko Tanaka
1956-04-08 · Adachi, Tokyo, Japan
Yoshiko Tanaka (田中 好子, Tanaka Yoshiko, April 8, 1956 – April 21, 2011) was a Japanese actress. She was also famous as a member of the pop group Candies. While a member of Candies, Tanaka was known by the nickname "Sue" Still at the height of its popularity, the group disbanded in 1978. Tanaka was also the sister-in-law of the well-known actress Masako Natsume.
Tanaka was born in Adachi, Tokyo, Japan. In her Candies period her nickname was Sue. She also had a role in Godzilla vs. Biollante, portraying Asuka Okouchi. She won the award for best actress at the 14th Hochi Film Award for Black Rain. In 1991, she married golfer Kazuo Odate, and was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992. In October 2010, Tanaka's cancer relapsed and she died on April 21, 2011. She was 55 years old at the time of her death.Yoshiko Tanaka, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.