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Toshie Negishi
Toshie Negishi, born on February 3, 1954 in Tokyo, Japan, has built a remarkable career that spans over five decades, establishing herself as one of Japan’s most versatile and enduring screen actresses. Beginning her professional journey in 1974, she quickly rose to prominence through a series of compelling roles in both film and television, showcasing a talent for embodying a wide range of characters—from tender mothers to complex, hardened women. Her early work includes memorable performances in Kaerazaru hibi (1978) and the cult classic Toki o Kakeru Shōjo (1983), where she captured audiences with her nuanced portrayal of Tachibana. The 1980s and 1990s saw her deepen her craft with critical successes such as The Sea and Poison (1986) and the haunting Audition (1999), where her portrayal of Rie added a chilling depth to the thriller. Throughout the 2000s, Negishi continued to diversify, appearing in dramas like The Queen’s Classroom (2005) and lending her voice to the beloved animated feature When Marnie Was There (2014).
More recent years have cemented her status as a seasoned veteran, with standout roles in The Third Murder (2017), Midnight Swan (2020), and the poignant The Women in the Lakes (2024). Her ability to transition seamlessly between supporting and lead roles has made her a reliable presence in contemporary Japanese cinema. Beyond the screen, Negishi’s dedication to her craft has earned her respect from peers and critics alike, highlighting a career defined by resilience, adaptability, and an unwavering commitment to authentic storytelling. Her enduring legacy continues to inspire new generations of actors in Japan and beyond.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Toshie Negishi
Born: Tokyo, Japan
Citizenship: Japanese
Birthday: February 3, 1954
Occupations: Actress
Years Active: 1974-present
Spouses: Akira Ōtsu, Keisuke Uga
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Movies Featuring Toshie Negishi
When Marnie Was There
Bunny Drop
Casting Blossoms to the Sky
Heaven’s Story
The Egoists
Over Your Dead Body
Seven Weeks
Her Granddaughter
Fantastic Girls
Moriyamachu Driving School
Hanagatami
Yakiniku Dragon
100 Yen Love
Kidan Piece of Darkness
Stay Tuned!
The Promised Land
Platonic Sex
Leave It to the Nurses
Makuko
The Woman Who Keeps a Murderer
Rise of the Machine Girls
Family of Strangers
Sleeping Bride
Hotoke
Heaven’s Bookstore
Captive Files
Get Up!
The Many Faces of Chika
Azumi 2: Death or Love
Imprint
God’s Left Hand, Devil’s Right Hand
Cream Lemon
Last Scene
Switching – Goodbye Me
Making of ‘Dreams’
Call Girl
Dreams
Rhapsody in August
Island of the Evil Spirits
The Little Girl Who Conquered Time
Miss Lonely
The Deserted City
Bound for the Fields, the Mountains, and the Seacoast
Tales of Terror: Haunted Apartment
My Heart Belongs to Daddy
The Sea and Poison
Midnight Swan
His Motorbike, Her Island
The Drifting Classroom
His
Call Me Chihiro
A Strange House
Haruka, Nostalgia
Like Grains of Sand
Audition
Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris
Don’t Look Up
Unlucky Monkey
One Summer’s Day
Kakera: A Piece of Our Life
Okoge
New Female Prisoner 701: Scorpion
Case of the Disjointed Murder
River Returns
Misty
Shikoku
The Women in the Lakes
Goodbye for Tomorrow
House of Sayuri
Career Timeline
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2024
A Strange House
Katabuchi Fumino
River Returns
Batcha
The Women in the Lakes
House of Sayuri
Harue Kamiki
2019
The Promised Land
Noriko Tanaka
Makuko
Kimie
The Woman Who Keeps a Murderer
Yukari Sakuragi
Rise of the Machine Girls
Daruma Aoyama
Family of Strangers
Tomiko Tsukamoto
2014
Over Your Dead Body
Seven Weeks
Store’s woman
Her Granddaughter
Kyoko Dozono
100 Yen Love
Toshiko Ikeuchi
1999
Audition
Rie
Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris
Shigeki's mother
One Summer’s Day
Woman at table
Shikoku
Teruko Hiura (Sayori's mother)
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