Kaori Momoi
🎂 Apr 8, 1952 (74)
Tokyo, Japan
Working since the 1970s, Kaori Momoi is an actress from Tokyo, Japan. They are internationally recognised for roles such as Hairi in Ghost in the Shell, La mère in Memoirs of a Geisha and Otsuyanokata in Kagemusha. Their work further includes Memoirs of a Geisha and Kagemusha. Their filmography spans 87 films and 25 TV productions across 55 years, working mainly across genres like drama, action, romance.
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Ghost in the Shell
2017
Memoirs of a Geisha
2005
Helter Skelter
2012
Kagemusha
1980
Swallowtail Butterfly
1996
Izo
2004
The Yellow Handkerchief
1977
Love and Honor
2006
Sukiyaki Western Django
2007
Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald
1997
The Youth Killer
1976
Emperor
2012
Eijanaika
1981
The Yellow Handkerchief
2009
The Yen Family
1988
The Sun
2005
Crossfire
2000
Love Bites Back
1988
Bounce Ko Gals
1997
The Assassination of Ryoma
1974
Bitterness of Youth
1974
Toriko 3D Movie: Kaimaku! Gourmet Adventure!!
2011
The Brightest Roof in the Universe
2022
No More Easy Life
1979
I Want To Live Once More: Shinjuku Bus Fire Incident
1985
Like Asura
2003
Suspicion
1982
Light of Africa
1975
Sweet Scent of Eros
1973
Ready to Shoot
1990
Dance, Subaru!
2009
Heaven Sent
1979
Main Theme
1984
Tokiwa: The Manga Apartment
1996
Tales of Mexico
2017
The Girl of Silence
1995
Tomorrow
1988
The Island Tales
2000
Tora-san, the Matchmaker
1979
Hong Kong Confidential
2010
Hee
2016
Tokyo Lullaby
1997
Greetings from Fukushima
2016
Get to the Punchline
2019
OKI - In the Middle of the Ocean
2014
Oh Lucy!
2014
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Too Much
Aiko Remen
2025–
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The Brightest Roof in the Universe
Mrs. Hoshi
2022
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I Never Shot Anyone
Hikaru Tamayodo
2020
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Get to the Punchline
Grandmother
2019
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Magic Kimono
Keiko
2017
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Tales of Mexico
Esperanza
2017
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Ghost in the Shell
Hairi
2017
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Greetings from Fukushima
Satomi
2016
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Hee
Azusa
2016
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Kaori Momoi and where are they from?
Kaori Momoi is 74 years old, born on April 8, 1952 in Tokyo, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Kaori Momoi?
Kaori Momoi is best known for roles in Ghost in the Shell, Memoirs of a Geisha, Kagemusha.
How many movies has Kaori Momoi been in?
Over a 55-year career (since 1971), Kaori Momoi has appeared in 87 movies and 24 TV shows.
What was Kaori Momoi's first movie?
The career of Kaori Momoi began with To Love Again (1971).
What is Kaori Momoi's most recent movie or series?
Kaori Momoi's most recent release is Too Much, which premiered on July 10, 2025.
What TV shows has Kaori Momoi appeared in?
On television, Kaori Momoi has appeared in Too Much, Furuhata Ninzaburo, R-17, I AM NON.
Kaori Momoi
1952-04-08 · Tokyo, Japan
Kaori Momoi (桃井 かおり, Momoi Kaori, born April 8, 1952 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese actress.
Momoi was born in Tokyo, and at the young age of 12 traveled to London to study dance at the Royal Ballet Academy. After 3 years she returned to Tokyo, later graduating from Japan's Bungakuza School of Dramatic Arts. In 1971, Momoi debuted in director Kon Ichikawa's Ai Futatabi (To Love Again) beginning a career that has already spanned 35 years and over 60 films.
As an actress, she has worked with some of the most notable films directors in Japan, including Akira Kurosawa (Kagemusha, 1980), Tatsumi Kumashiro (Seishun no Satetsu, 1974), Yoji Yamada (The Yellow Handkerchief, 1977 and Otoko wa Tsuraiyo, 1979), Shohei Imamura (Why Not?, 1981), Shunji Iwai (Swallowtail Butterfly, 1996), Jun Ichikawa (Tokyo Yakyoku, 1997), Mitani Koki (Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald, 1997), Yoshimitsu Morita (Like Asura, 2003) and, most recently, Takashi Miike (IZO, Sukiyaki Western Django).
She has also performed in The Sun (2005) directed by Alexander Sokurov and appeared in director Rob Marshall's film Memoirs of a Geisha.
For her film performances in Japan, Momoi has won many awards. She has won the Japanese Academy Awards for Best Actress twice and Best Supporting Actress once and was selected Best Actress at the 1983 New York International Film Festival for her role in Giwaku (Suspicion).
Popular among Japanese of all ages and a recognized trend setter, Momoi is never idle, pursuing various projects in producing, directing, screenwriting, and design in addition to her acting. She has also released some 15 record albums as a singer and is a much sought after essayist.
She won the award for best actress at the 7th Hochi Film Award for Giwaku.
Her latest movie is Maris Martinson's movie "Amaya", which was released on September 17, 2010.Kaori Momoi, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia