Skip to content
Kyōko Enami

Kyōko Enami

Actor · born 15 October 1942 · Tokyo, Japan

Kyōko Enami (江波 杏子, Enami Kyōko) was a Japanese film and television actress. Enami was the daughter of the actress Kazuko Enami. She joined the Daiei Film studio in 1959 and made her screen debut in 1960 with Ashita kara otona da. Her first starring role as Noboriryū no Ogin in Onna no toba (1966) was a major hit, and developed into the Woman Gambler series that totaled 17 films. She also had serious roles, and won the best actress award from Kinema Junpo for Tsugaru Jongarabushi (1973). She died rather suddenly at a Tokyo hospital on 27 October 2018 of pulmonary emphysema, having performed on a radio drama only five days before.

Where to start: Why Don't You Play in Hell? (2013).

As actor 92

TV shows 16

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Kyōko Enami movie?

By viewer score, Why Don't You Play in Hell? (2013) at 7.3/10.

What are Kyōko Enami’s most popular movies?

Why Don't You Play in Hell?, Gamera vs. Barugon, Call Boy.

How many movies has Kyōko Enami made?

92 films on TMDB, 92 as actor.

↑ ↓ to move · Enter to open · Full search page