Meiko Kaji
Acting
Masako Ōta, known as Meiko Kaji, is a Japanese actress and enka singer born on 24 March 1947 in Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture. After graduating from Yakumo Academy in Meguro in 1965, she made her debut at Nikkatsu Studios under her real name, playing supporting roles in the late 1960s. Her first notable role came in 1969 in *Nihon Zankyoden*. She gained visibility with the 1970-1971 series *Stray Cat Rock* (Noraneko Rokku), playing young rebels in five films. In the 1970s, she excelled in roles as outlaws, notably in the *Joshuu Sasori* (Prisonnière Scorpion) series at Toei, with four films, the first of which was released in 1972. She became an icon with *Lady Snowblood* (1973), which greatly inspired Quentin Tarantino in *Kill Bill*. Her other notable films include *Double Suicide at Sonezaki* (1978). She also sang for her films and released several albums and singles. She has appeared in over 100 films and series since the 1960s.
Known for
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tvYu Yu Hakusho
2023
Genkai
movieWhat Did You Eat Yesterday?
2021
Hisae Kakei
movieNezunoban
2021
Kumiko
movieUnder the Open Sky
2021
Shoji Atsuko
movieThe Voice of Sin
2020
Mayumi Sone
tvWhat Did You Eat Yesterday?
2019
Hisae Kakei
tvSeven Ms. Prisoners
2017
Ryo Ichijo
movieLove or Duty: Samurai Rebellion
2013
Suga Sasahara
tvWonderful Single Life
2012
Yoko Kirishima
movieThe Lawyer of Shimane
2007
Ishizuka Yoko
tvNogaremono Orin
2006
Kosakatae
tvThere's Someone Watching
2003
Shimako Matsumoto
movieZeno: Unlimited Love
1999
Gentarou's mother (voice)
tvSMAP×SMAP
1996
Bistro Guest
tvHanayome Ishou wa Dare ga Kiru
1986
Akie Fujisaki
tvLife of St. Blue Eyes
1984
Misa Fujita
movieThe Wicked
1980
Chise Fujishima
tvFushoku no kōzō
1977
Natori Fuyuko
tvDazzling Cops
1977
Misugi Rie
movieYakuza Graveyard
1976
Keiko Matsunaga
movieLullaby of the Earth
1976
Young Lady
movieBetween Women and Wives
1976
Eiko Maeda
movieTakehisa Yumeji monogatari: koi suru
1975
Tamaki Kishi
movieJeans Blues: No Future
1974
Hijiriko
movieFemale Prisoner Scorpion: #701's Grudge Song
1973
Nami Matsushima
movieLady Snowblood
1973
Yuki Kashima
movieYakuza of the Present
1973
Katsuko Niki
movieFemale Prisoner Scorpion: Beast Stable
1973
Nami Matsushima
movieFemale Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41
1972
Nami Matsushima
movieFemale Prisoner #701: Scorpion
1972
Nami Matsushima
movieBlood for Blood
1971
Masae Yoshinaga
movieBlind Woman's Curse
1970
Akemi Tachibana
movieGambler's Dilemma
1969
Komiyama Maki
movieMini-Skirt Lynchers
1969
Toshie Takami
movieWomen's Police
1969
Michiko Fukue
movieLost Virgin
1968
Eiko Hase
movieRetaliation
1968
Saeko
movieOutlaw: Gangster VIP 2
1968
Keiko Asami
movieThe Stormy Man
1966
Hisako Teramoto
movieBlood Shed
1966
Osakae
movieYouth A Go Go!
1966
Yuko Muraki
movieShowdown in the Red Valley
1965
Daughter Kimiko
