Actor

Chieko Baisho: Movies & Box Office

films: 84
on screen: 1961–2023
box office: $657M
average score: 77

Born: June 29, 1941 (age 85)
Birthplace: Kita, Tokyo, Japan
Full name: Baishō Chieko
Citizenship: Japan
Occupations: Actress, Singer, Voice Actress
Years active: 1961-present
Spouses: Reijiro Koroku

Biggest hits

The Best Chieko Baisho Movies

The films of Chieko Baisho that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Howl's Moving Castle (2005) leads with $241M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.

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Career at a glance

Chieko Baisho's Career in Numbers

Chieko Baisho's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Chieko Baisho works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from As the Clouds Scatter (1961) to Plan 75 (2023), and the 1970s were the busiest decade.

Chieko Baisho Movies by Decade

1960s 13
1970s 24
1980s 24
1990s 8
2000s 5
2010s 6
2020s 4

The 1970s were Chieko Baisho's busiest decade, with 24 films.

Chieko Baisho Movies by Genre

Comedy 50
Drama 18
Romance 5
Fantasy 2
Family 2
Adventure 2
Animation 2
Sci-Fi 1
Action 1

Comedy is the genre Chieko Baisho has worked in most, with 50 films, ahead of drama (18).

Chieko Baisho Career Milestones

First film: As the Clouds Scatter 1961
Biggest box office hit: Howl's Moving Castle $241M worldwide
Best-rated film: Weathering with You Movie Echo Score 80
Newest film: Plan 75 2023

84 credits

Chieko Baisho Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Chieko Baisho is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 77. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Chieko Baisho?

Chieko Baisho was born in Kita, Tokyo, Japan in 1941 and is 85 years old. Credited on films since 1961, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Chieko Baisho (倍賞千恵子, Baishō Chieko, born June 29, 1941) is an acclaimed Japanese actress, singer, and voice actress. She is highly recognized in Japan for her iconic performance as Sakura in the 'Otoko wa Tsurai yo' series which aired from 1969 until 1995. She has an enduring professional relationship with director Yōji Yamada and has starred in numerous films of his since the 1960s. Her stellar acting capabilities earned her the accolade of Best Actress at the 5th Hochi Film Award for the movie 'A Distant Cry from Spring'. In addition to her thriving acting career, Baisho has also lent her voice to significant projects, her most notable voice acting venture being the character 'Sophie' in the 2004 film 'Howl's Moving Castle'. Interesting to note that she voiced both the young and old Sophie and sang the film's theme song. Beyond the film set, Baisho has a singing career that took off in 1962 with the song 'Shitamachi no Taiyō' winning her the 'newcomer award' of the Japan Record Award. The track 'Sayonara wa dance atoni' from 1965 inspired the iconic tune 'Moonlight Densetsu', the theme song of Sailor Moon's first four seasons.

Works with

Who Chieko Baisho Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Chieko Baisho shares the most films with. Chishû Ryû comes first, with 45 films together, followed by Tatsuo Matsumura (10).

FAQ

Chieko Baisho: Questions & Answers

How many movies Chieko Baisho has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Chieko Baisho been in?

Chieko Baisho is credited on 84 films, from 1961 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Chieko Baisho's highest-grossing movie?

Howl's Moving Castle (2005) is Chieko Baisho's biggest box office hit, with $241M worldwide, ahead of Weathering with You (2020) ($192M). Across every film with box office figures, Chieko Baisho's movies have made $657M.

Chieko Baisho's biggest hits

What is the best Chieko Baisho movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Chieko Baisho's best-rated film is Weathering with You (2020) with a score of 80, followed by Weathering with You (2019) (78).

Best Chieko Baisho movies, ranked

How old is Chieko Baisho?

Chieko Baisho is 85 years old, born on June 29, 1941 in Kita, Tokyo, Japan.

What is Chieko Baisho's newest movie?

The most recent film on Chieko Baisho's filmography is Plan 75 (2023).

Who does Chieko Baisho work with most often?

Chieko Baisho shares the most films with Chishû Ryû (45 films), Tatsuo Matsumura (10 films) and Hideji Ôtaki (6 films).

The Best Chieko Baisho Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 84 credits.

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