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Tanie Kitabayashi
Tanie Kitabayashi
98 years (May 21, 1911 – Apr 27, 2010)
Tokyo, Japan
74 Movies
2 TV Shows

Tanie Kitabayashi

Known for
Nippon no obaachan
Kumi
Only on Mondays
Yuka's mother
Rainbow Kids
Mrs. Toshiko 'Toji' Yanagawa
Oh, My Comrade!
Harumi
A distinguished Japanese actress whose career spanned much of the twentieth century, Tanie Kitabayashi was a familiar and beloved presence on stage and screen. Born in Tokyo, she worked into her nineties and lent her voice to the kindly Granny in Hayao Miyazaki's 'My Neighbor Totoro' (1988). She died in 2010 at age ninety-eight. A warm, seasoned performer treasured for her longevity and grandmotherly charm, she remains fondly remembered in Japanese theatre and film.
A distinguished Japanese actress whose career spanned much of the twentieth century, Tanie Kitabayashi was a familiar and beloved presence on stage and screen. Born in Tokyo, she worked into her nineties and lent her voice to the kindly Granny in Hayao Miyazaki's 'My Neighbor Totoro' (1988). She died in 2010 at age ninety-eight. A warm, seasoned performer treasured for her longevity and grandmotherly charm, she remains fondly remembered in Japanese theatre and film.
Known for
Nippon no obaachan
Kumi
Only on Mondays
Yuka's mother
Rainbow Kids
Mrs. Toshiko 'Toji' Yanagawa
Oh, My Comrade!
Harumi
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Yomigaeri
Saki Naito
★ 6.1
2003
Film
Letter from the Mountain
Oume
★ 8.2
2002
Film
Rainbow Kids
Mrs. Toshiko 'Toji' Yanagawa
★ 6.6
1991
Film
Rikyu
Mother
★ 7.5
1989
Film
My Neighbor Totoro
Granny (voice)
★ 8.1
1988
Film
Twilight of the Cockroaches
Torah (voice)
★ 6.2
1987
Film
The Burmese Harp
Old Woman
★ 5.6
1985
Film
Dangerous Women
Mrs. Kinumura
1985
Film
White Snake Enchantment
Tane
★ 5.6
1983
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tanie Kitabayashi still alive?
Tanie Kitabayashi passed away on April 27, 2010 at age 98.
What are the most famous roles of Tanie Kitabayashi?
Tanie Kitabayashi is best known for roles in My Neighbor Totoro, The Burmese Harp, Scandal.
How many movies has Tanie Kitabayashi been in?
Over a 73-year career (since 1937), Tanie Kitabayashi has appeared in 74 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was Tanie Kitabayashi's first movie?
The career of Tanie Kitabayashi began with Learn from Experience, Part Two (1937).
What is Tanie Kitabayashi's most recent movie or series?
Tanie Kitabayashi's most recent release is Yomigaeri, which premiered on January 18, 2003.
What TV shows has Tanie Kitabayashi appeared in?
On television, Tanie Kitabayashi has appeared in おくさまは18歳, Mayuko hitori.
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Tanie Kitabayashi
Tanie Kitabayashi
1911-05-21 · Tokyo, Japan

Tanie Kitabayashi (北林谷栄, Kitabayashi Tanie, May 21, 1911 – April 27, 2010) was a Japanese actress and voice actress. Born Reiko Ando in Tokyo, she began as a stage actress. Early in her career, she became well known for portraying older women. Kitabayashi was a founding member of the famed Mingei Theatre, founded in 1950. In 1960, she won best actress awards at the 10th Blue Ribbon Awards and at the Mainichi Film Awards for Kiku to Isamu. She also won the Japan Academy Prize for best actress in Rainbow Kids (1991), a film that also earned her honors from the Mainichi Film Awards and from Kinema Junpo. She died on April 27, 2010, of pneumonia at a Tokyo hospital. She was 98.

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