About Michiyo Kogure
Lived 1918 – 1990 (aged 72). Michiyo Kogure was a Japanese actor.
Biography Michiyo Kogure was born in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, and graduated from Nihon University in 1940.
In addition to her appearances in films and commercials, Kogure volunteered in charity work. In 1976, she was awarded the Medal with Dark Blue Ribbon.
Selected filmography Films
Akatsuki no gassho (1941) Drunken Angel (1948) Lady from Hell (1949) Aoi sanmyaku (1949) Portrait of Madame Yuki (1950) Fireworks over the Sea (1951) The Tale of Genji (1951) Rikon (1952) Okuni to Gohei (1952) The Flavor of Green Tea over Rice (1952) Senbazuru (1953) A Geisha (1953) Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple (1955) Shin Heike monogatari (1955) Jirō monogatari (1955) Street of Shame (1956) Night School (1956) Sisters of the Gion (1956) Kiri no oto (1956) Freelance Samurai (1957) The Loyal 47 Ronin (1958) Akō Rōshi (1961) Kenji Mizoguchi: The Life of a Film Director (1975) Tora-san, the Matchmaker (1979)
Television The Yagyu Conspiracy (1978) Kusa Moeru (1979)
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Who was Michiyo Kogure?
Japanese actress (1918-1990)
When was Michiyo Kogure born?
Michiyo Kogure was born on 31 January 1918 in Shimonoseki.
When did Michiyo Kogure die?
Michiyo Kogure died on 13 June 1990 in Tokyo.
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Michiyo Kogure was an actor.
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Michiyo Kogure was Japanese.
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