Noriko Honma
Nov 29, 1911 — Apr 12, 2009 (97 years)
Yubari, Hokkaido, Japan
33 Movies
A career spanning 88+ years and 33+ titles makes Noriko Honma one of the trade's long-distance runners. her Woman Farmer in 'Seven Samurai' ranks among the most remembered of her filmography. Drama has been her most frequent territory.
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Noriko Honma
33 Movies
A career spanning 88+ years and 33+ titles makes Noriko Honma one of the trade's long-distance runners. her Woman Farmer in 'Seven Samurai' ranks among the most remembered of her filmography. Drama has been her most frequent territory.
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Seven Samurai
1954
Ikiru
1952
Yojimbo
1961
Rashomon
1950
Red Beard
1965
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
1966
I Live in Fear
1955
Madadayo
1993
Stray Dog
1949
G.I. Samurai
1979
Rhapsody in August
1991
When a Woman Ascends the Stairs
1960
Untamed Woman
1957
Varan the Unbelievable
1962
Varan
1958
The Whole Family Works
1939
Composition Class
1938
Mother
1952
Oh, Bomb!
1964
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Madadayo
Old Lady Holding a Cat
1993
Film
Rhapsody in August
Mourner
1991
Film
G.I. Samurai
Old Woman
1979
Film
The Homely Sister
Tea shop old woman
1967
Film
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Itako
1966
Film
Start Here
Kitamura’s Mother
1965
Film
Red Beard
Resident
1965
Film
Oh, Bomb!
Matsuko - Shiitake's wife
1964
Film
Varan the Unbelievable
Ken's Mom
1962
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Noriko Honma still alive?
Noriko Honma passed away on April 12, 2009 at age 97.
What are the most famous roles of Noriko Honma?
Noriko Honma is best known for roles in Seven Samurai, Rashomon, Yojimbo.
How many movies has Noriko Honma been in?
Over a 71-year career (since 1938), Noriko Honma has appeared in 60 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was Noriko Honma's first movie?
The career of Noriko Honma began with Composition Class (1938).
What is Noriko Honma's most recent movie or series?
Noriko Honma's most recent release is Madadayo, which premiered on April 17, 1993.
Noriko Honma
1911-11-29 · Yubari, Hokkaido, Japan
Noriko Honma (本間文子 Honma Noriko, born 29 November 1911 - 12 April 2009) is a Japanese actress whose film work occurred primarily during the 1950s. She was born in Hokkaido. She worked in many of Akira Kurosawa's films, first appearing in Kurosawa's Rashomon as the Miko, also in Ikiru, The Seven Samurai, Akahige, and Dreams.