Keiko Awaji - Actor Profile

Keiko Awaji

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 17, 1933
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

About Keiko Awaji

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Keiko Awaji (1933) is a Japanese film actress. Notable highlights of her career were an appearance in Akira Kurosawa's Stray Dog, and a role as Kimiko in The Bridges at Toko-Ri, where she appeared alongside William Holden and Mickey Rooney. Her first husband was Filipino musician and actor Rodrigo "Bimbo" Danao; they had two children together. Their eldest is actor Etsuo Shima. Her second husband was Japanese actor Yorozuya Kinnosuke, but they divorced in 1987. Their eldest son Akihiro died in a car crash in 1990. In 2004, their youngest son Kichinosuke Yorozuya (Satoshi Ida) was arrested for breaking into her home and served six months in prison. On June 16, 2010, Kichinosuke committed suicide by jumping off his apartment in Shinjuku. The actress is apparently a big fan of the Dragon Quest games, even going so far as to say it is her dream to play one last game before she dies. She died of esophageal cancer in Tokyo on 11 January 2014, aged 80 Description above from the Wikipedia article Keiko Awaji, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Keiko Awaji Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Keiko Awaji reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Keiko Awaji's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of Keiko Awaji's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Flower and Dragon: Duel of the Sea Caves, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Keiko Awaji Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Keiko Awaji's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Keiko Awaji has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2013 Mourning Recipe Tamako Average Similar →
2011 Hard Romanticker - Average Similar →
2007 Three for the Road - Flop Similar →
2005 Veronika Decides to Die Beniko Flop Similar →
2003 Pretty Woman Aoi Morishita Flop Similar →
2001 Inugami Katsuko Doi Flop Similar →
1990 Hong Kong Paradise - Flop Similar →
1990 She-Shogun Katsuyama Average Similar →
1989 Tora-san Goes to Vienna Madam Super Hit Similar →
1988 Downtown Heroes - Super Hit Similar →
1987 Tora-san Goes North Etsuko Super Hit Similar →
1966 Sazen Tange and The Secret of the Urn Fuji Hit Similar →
1966 Flower and Dragon: Duel of the Sea Caves - Super Hit Similar →
1965 The Flower and the Dragon - Hit Similar →
1965 Illusion of Blood Omaki Average Similar →
1965 Hoodlum Soldier Otomaru Hit Similar →
1963 A Woman's Life - Hit Similar →
1963 Roppongi Nights: Love Me, Love Me - Flop Similar →
1962 Chûshingura - Hit Similar →
1962 A Comedy in Front of the Station: Onsen - Flop Similar →
1962 Secret Love - Flop Similar →
1962 Ika naru hoshi no moto ni - Flop Similar →
1962 Kureji no Hanayome to Shichinin no Nakama - Flop Similar →
1962 Long Way to Okinawa - Flop Similar →
1962 Hagure kigeki mandara - Flop Similar →
1962 The Wiser Age Michiko Hit Similar →
1961 A Comedy in Front of the Station: Lunchbox - Flop Similar →
1961 Toilet Manager - Flop Similar →
1961 An Urban Affair Kimie Flop Similar →
1961 The Other Woman Fukuko Average Similar →
1960 The Twilight Story - Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Blue Beast - Hit Similar →
1960 Daughters, Wives and a Mother Mie Sakanishi Hit Similar →
1960 Hito mo arukeba Sumire Sakura Flop Similar →
1960 When a Woman Ascends the Stairs Yuri Super Hit Similar →
1959 Samurai Saga Nanae Hit Similar →
1959 Temptation on Glamour Island Yoshiko Kosaka Average Similar →
1958 Yajikita dōchū sugoroku - Flop Similar →
1958 The Undefeated Woman - Flop Similar →
1958 Yaji and Kita on the Road Oimo / Osatsu Flop Similar →
1957 Black River Okada's Wife (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1957 Birth of Romance Sayoko Uemura Flop Similar →
1956 Women in Prison Keiko Nomi, prisoner Flop Similar →
1954 The Bridges at Toko-Ri Kimiko Average Similar →
1953 Always in My Heart Part 2 - Hit Similar →
1953 The Brothers who Protect the Mountain Sayumi Sumikura Flop Similar →
1953 Always in My Heart - Hit Similar →
1953 A Japanese Tragedy Wakamaru, a geisha Flop Similar →
1953 Sincere Heart Midori Average Similar →
1949 Stray Dog Harumi Namiki Super Hit Similar →

Keiko Awaji - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Keiko Awaji?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Keiko Awaji is "Flower and Dragon: Duel of the Sea Caves" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Keiko Awaji acted in?

Keiko Awaji has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Keiko Awaji?

Other notable films include "Tora-san Goes North", "Downtown Heroes", and "The Twilight Story".

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