Shizuko Hoshi

Shizuko Hoshi

1997
1972

Personal Details

Biography

Shizuko Hoshi, a renowned actress of international acclaim, has left an indelible mark on the world of cinema and theater with her captivating performances in a plethora of notable productions. One of her most iconic roles is undoubtedly that of a geisha in the 2005 film "Memoirs of a Geisha", a cinematic masterpiece that has garnered widespread critical acclaim.

Hoshi's impressive repertoire also includes her portrayal of a character in the 1993 stage production of "M. Butterfly", a critically acclaimed play that has been widely praised for its thought-provoking themes and poignant storytelling.

Furthermore, Hoshi has also made a lasting impact on audiences through her memorable appearance in the 1972 television series "M*A*S*H", a groundbreaking show that has become a beloved classic.

Throughout her illustrious career, Hoshi has been fortunate enough to share her life with the talented actor Mako, with whom she was previously married.

Career

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2005
Memoirs of a Geisha
Memoirs of a Geisha as Sayuri Narration (voice)
{"id":84939,"title":"Charlotte Sometimes","year":"2002","character":"Aunt","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/charlotte-sometimes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_84939.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_84939.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
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1999
Independent Lens
Independent Lens as Narrator (segment "Visas and Virtue")
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1997
Visas and Virtue
Visas and Virtue as Narrator (Elderly Mrs. Sugihara)
{"id":10101,"title":"M. Butterfly","year":"1993","character":"Comrade Chin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/m-butterfly","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10101.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10101.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
M. Butterfly
M. Butterfly as Comrade Chin
{"id":8520,"title":"Come See the Paradise","year":"1990","character":"Mrs. Kawamura","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/come-see-the-paradise","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8520.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8520.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Come See the Paradise
Come See the Paradise as Mrs. Kawamura
{"id":133295,"title":"Hiroshima: Out of the Ashes","year":"1990","character":"Nurse Yama","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hiroshima-out-of-the-ashes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_133295.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_133295.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":160591,"title":"The Wash","year":"1988","character":"Kiyoko","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-wash-1988","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160591.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160591.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
The Wash
The Wash as Kiyoko
{"id":13262,"title":"Sylvester","year":"1985","character":"Mrs. Daniels","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sylvester","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13262.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13262.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Sylvester
Sylvester as Mrs. Daniels
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1983
The Last Ninja
The Last Ninja as Miyako Sakura
{"id":15152,"title":"Baby Sister","year":"1983","character":"Mrs. Chang","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/baby-sister","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_15152.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_15152.jpg"},"released":1}
Baby Sister
Baby Sister as Mrs. Chang
{"id":162623,"title":"Dangerous Company","year":"1982","character":"Mrs. Hikaru","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dangerous-company-1982","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162623.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162623.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
Dangerous Company
Dangerous Company as Mrs. Hikaru
{"id":200819,"title":"Hito Hata: Raise the Banner","year":"1980","character":"Mrs. Inada","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hito-hata-raise-the-banner","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_200819.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_200819.jpg"},"released":1}
1980