Acting
Chieko Naniwa
Chieko Naniwa is best known for Taikouki. Chieko Naniwa was born on November 19, 1907. Chieko Naniwa died on December 22, 1973 at the age of 66.
- Born
- November 19, 1907
- Place of birth
- Tondabayashi, Osaka, Japan
- Died
- December 22, 1973 (66 years old)
Biography
Naniwa Chieko (real name: Nanko Kikuno, November 19, 1907 – December 22 , 1973) was a Japanese actress.
Due to poverty, she was unable to receive an elementary school education and struggled with being illiterate. Later, through her own efforts, she learned to read and write, and overcame illiteracy. She appeared in works such as A Geisha, Throne of Blood, Equinox Flower, and Twenty-Four Eyes. She appeared in films by many of the great directors of her time.
She died of gastrointestinal bleeding on December 22, 1973, at the age of 66. After her death, she was awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure , Fourth Class .
Due to poverty, she was unable to receive an elementary school education and struggled with being illiterate. Later, through her own efforts, she learned to read and write, and overcame illiteracy. She appeared in works such as A Geisha, Throne of Blood, Equinox Flower, and Twenty-Four Eyes. She appeared in films by many of the great directors of her time.
She died of gastrointestinal bleeding on December 22, 1973, at the age of 66. After her death, she was awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure , Fourth Class .
Known for
Filmography
- 1965TaikoukiNaka
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Chieko Naniwa been in?
Chieko Naniwa is best known for Taikouki.
When was Chieko Naniwa born?
Chieko Naniwa was born on November 19, 1907. (Tondabayashi, Osaka, Japan)
How old is Chieko Naniwa?
Chieko Naniwa died on December 22, 1973 at the age of 66.
Updated: October 30, 2026 ·