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Kaoru Yachigusa

Kaoru Yachigusa

Actor · born 6 January 1931 · Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Kaoru Yachigusa (八千草 薫, Yachigusa Kaoru, January 6, 1931 – October 24, 2019) was a Japanese actress from Osaka Prefecture. From 1947 to 1957, she was a member of the Takarazuka Revue. After leaving the revue, she was active in film, television, and narration. She has gotten some Japanese awards and honours such as; Medal with Purple Ribbon (1997), Order of the Rising Sun, 4th Class, Gold Rays with Rosette (2003), and Mainichi Film Awards: Tanaka Kinuyo Prize (2004)

Yachigusa died on October 24, 2019, at a Tokyo hospital from pancreatic cancer, aged 88.

Where to start: Hachiko (1987).

As actor 51

TV shows 27

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Kaoru Yachigusa movie?

By viewer score, Hachiko (1987) at 7.8/10.

What are Kaoru Yachigusa’s most popular movies?

Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto, Hachiko, Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple.

How many movies has Kaoru Yachigusa made?

51 films on TMDB, 51 as actor.

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