Aiko Mimasu

Aiko Mimasu ( November 2, 1910– January 18, 1982) was a Japanese actress. After the war, she became famous for her role in mother-movie films, and was known as the "mother-movie actress." Her real name is Aiko Kawaguchi, and her maiden name is Inui. She was born in Minami-Sumiyacho , Minami-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture (now Chuo-ku ). Her husband is Shotaro Kawaguchi , a Naoki Prize-winning author . She has three sons and one daughter with Kawaguchi, and actor Hiroshi Kawaguchi is her eldest son. Ruriko Kikawa, a member of the 24th class of the Takarazuka Revue , is her younger sister. In November of 1976, she was awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon . In 1982 , she died of pancreatic cancer at Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital at the age of 71.

Aiko Mimasu is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 28 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes White Jeep Patrol (1958), I Love You (1956), Street of Shame (1956), Four Mothers (1954), Women of Osaka Castle (1970), Haha nami (1953), The Loyal 47 Ronin (1958), Haha tokidori (1954). The recorded credits span 1949 to 1981, including 26 movies and 2 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.