A revered Japanese actress and singer with a career spanning more than six decades. Born in Tokyo, Chieko Baisho became a national treasure through the long-running 'Otoko wa Tsurai yo' film series, and enchanted new generations by voicing the transformed Sophie in Hayao Miyazaki's 'Howl's Moving Castle' (2004) and a grandmother in 'Weathering with You' (2019). Also a beloved recording artist, she brought grace and gentle warmth to her roles. A legendary Japanese performer whose enduring presence bridges classic and contemporary cinema. Read more