About Michiko Tanaka
Lived 1909 – 1988 (aged 78). Michiko Tanaka was a Japanese, Austrian and German singer, stage actor, film actor, actor and opera singer.
was a Japanese singer and actress.
Biography Tanaka was born in Tokyo, the daughter of Tanaka Raishō. She studied music at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna.
She lived and worked mainly in Europe and US. She married German actor and singer Viktor de Kowa in 1939 and they were together until his death 1973. Tanaka died in Munich in 1988. Tanaka and Victor are buried in Friedhof Heerstraße, in an Ehrengrab donated by the city of Berlin.
Selected filmography Dschainah, das Mädchen aus dem Tanzhaus (1935) Last Love (1935) Yoshiwara (1937) Storm Over Asia (1938) Scandal at the Embassy (1950) Madame Butterfly (1954) Girl from Hong Kong (1961)
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Who was Michiko Tanaka?
Japanese singer and actress (1909–1988)
When was Michiko Tanaka born?
Michiko Tanaka was born on 15 July 1909 in Kanda.
When did Michiko Tanaka die?
Michiko Tanaka died on 18 May 1988 in Munich.
What was Michiko Tanaka's occupation?
Michiko Tanaka was a singer, stage actor, film actor, actor and opera singer.
What nationality was Michiko Tanaka?
Michiko Tanaka was Japanese, Austrian and German.
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