Michiyo Yasuda

Okusu Michiyo

  • Name: Okusu Michiyo
  • Native name: 大楠道代
  • Also Known as: Ookusu Michiyo, おおくす みちよ, 安田道代
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: February 27, 1946
  • Age: 80
Okusu Michiyo is a Japanese actress, originally from Tianjin, China. She attended Mukogawa Women's University Junior and Senior High School before enrolling in the Department of Japanese Literature at Mukogawa Gakuin University Junior College.

In 1964, while still in college, she was scouted by Nikkatsu Corporation and made her debut under her real name, Yasuda Michiyo (安田道代), in the film "Kaze to Ki to Sora to". She dropped out of junior college to focus on acting full-time.

In 1971, she left Daiei Film before its bankruptcy and became a freelancer.

In 1976, she married Okusu Yuji, one of the founders of the pioneering Japanese designer brand "Begi," and changed her stage name to Okusu Michiyo.

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Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2001
Rocket Boy
Rocket Boy
Japanese Drama, 2001, 7 eps
Tanaka Mamiko [Takenori's mother] (Support Role)
7
Tanaka Mamiko [Takenori's mother]
Support Role
8.0
1998
Tabloid
Tabloid
Japanese Drama, 1998, 10 eps
Yokote Kiwako (Support Role)
10
Yokote Kiwako
Support Role
7.3
1991
Ashita ga Aru Kara
Ashita ga Aru Kara
Japanese Drama, 1991, 10 eps
Abe Mariko (Support Role)
10
Abe Mariko
Support Role
6.7
1976
Fufu Tabi Nikki: Saraba Ronin
Fufu Tabi Nikki: Saraba Ronin
Japanese Drama, 1976, 25 eps
(Ep. 22) (Guest Role)
25
(Ep. 22)
Guest Role
0.0
1973
Kaze no Naka no Aitsu
Kaze no Naka no Aitsu
Japanese Drama, 1973, 26 eps
(Ep. 3-4, 7, 10, 12-14, 16, 22, 24) (Guest Role)
26
(Ep. 3-4, 7, 10, 12-14, 16, 22, 24)
Guest Role
0.0
1973
Mito Komon Season 4
Mito Komon Season 4
Japanese Drama, 1973, 35 eps
(Ep. 4) (Guest Role)
35
(Ep. 4)
Guest Role
6.0
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2020
I Have Never Shot Anyone
I Have Never Shot Anyone
Japanese Movie, 2020,
Ichikawa Yayoi (Main Role)
Ichikawa Yayoi
Main Role
5.5
2016
Danchi
Danchi
Japanese Movie, 2016,
Gyoutoku Kimiko (Support Role)
Gyoutoku Kimiko
Support Role
7.1
2005
Snowy Love Fall in Spring
Snowy Love Fall in Spring
Japanese Movie, 2005,
Tadeshina [Ayakuras' maid] (Support Role)
Tadeshina [Ayakuras' maid]
Support Role
6.8
2005
Hanging Garden
Hanging Garden
Japanese Movie, 2005,
[Eriko's mother] (Support Role)
[Eriko's mother]
Support Role
7.3
2003
Zatoichi
Zatoichi
Japanese Movie, 2003,
Oume (Support Role)
Oume
Support Role
7.5
2000
Face
Face
Japanese Movie, 2000,
Nakagami Ritsuko (Support Role)
Nakagami Ritsuko
Support Role
7.2
1991
Yumeji
Yumeji
Japanese Movie, 1991,
[Landlady] (Support Role)
[Landlady]
Support Role
7.1
1990
Tekken
Tekken
Japanese Movie, 1990,
Shizuko (Support Role)
Shizuko
Support Role
0.0
1987
Bu Su
Bu Su
Japanese Movie, 1987,
[Aunt] (Main Role)
[Aunt]
Main Role
7.3
1987
Shinran: Path to Purity
Shinran: Path to Purity
Japanese Movie, 1987,
Keishin (Main Role)
Keishin
Main Role
6.0
1984
Location
Location
Japanese Movie, 1984,
Natsuko|Teruko (Support Role)
Natsuko|Teruko
Support Role
0.0
1981
Kagero-za
Kagero-za
Japanese Movie, 1981,
Shinako (Main Role)
Main Role
7.2
1980
Zigeunerweisen
Zigeunerweisen
Japanese Movie, 1980,
Shuko, Aochi's wife (Support Role)
Shuko, Aochi's wife
Support Role
7.1
1972
Yakuza Soldier: Rebel in the Army
Yakuza Soldier: Rebel in the Army
Japanese Movie, 1972,
Houran (Support Role)
Houran
Support Role
0.0
1971
Woman Gambler's Iron Rule
Woman Gambler's Iron Rule
Japanese Movie, 1971,
Misawa Otsue (Support Role)
Misawa Otsue
Support Role
6.0
1969
Bamboo Whistle Crest
Bamboo Whistle Crest
Japanese Movie, 1969,
Sasabue Omon (Main Role)
Sasabue Omon
Main Role
4.0
1969
Lady Sazen and the Drenched Swallow Sword
Lady Sazen and the Drenched Swallow Sword
Japanese Movie, 1969,
Lady Sazen O-kin (Main Role)
Lady Sazen O-kin
Main Role
6.0
1969
Kanto Gangster Woman
Kanto Gangster Woman
Japanese Movie, 1969,
Miki Ejima (Main Role)
Miki Ejima
Main Role
10.0
1968
The Daring Nun
The Daring Nun
Japanese Movie, 1968,
Shunko (Main Role)
Shunko
Main Role
6.0
1968
The Sex Check
The Sex Check
Japanese Movie, 1968,
Nagumo Hiroko (Main Role)
Nagumo Hiroko
Main Role
0.0
1968
The Notorious Men Return
The Notorious Men Return
Japanese Movie, 1968,
Suzuko (Support Role)
Suzuko
Support Role
5.0
1967
An Idiot in Love
An Idiot in Love
Japanese Movie, 1967,
Kawai Naomi (Main Role)
Kawai Naomi
Main Role
6.1
1967
Assignment Dragon No.3
Assignment Dragon No.3
Japanese Movie, 1967,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
1966
Hoodlum Soldier's Flight to Freedom
Hoodlum Soldier's Flight to Freedom
Japanese Movie, 1966,
Yayoi (Support Role)
Yayoi
Support Role
5.0
1966
Watashi wa Makenai
Watashi wa Makenai
Japanese Movie, 1966,
Ono Yuko (Main Role)
Ono Yuko
Main Role
3.0
1966
Tonogata o Yojin
Tonogata o Yojin
Japanese Movie, 1966,
Sato Noemi (Main Role)
Sato Noemi
Main Role
0.0
1966
Freezing Point
Freezing Point
Japanese Movie, 1966,
Tsujiguchi Yoko (Main Role)
Tsujiguchi Yoko
Main Role
6.8
1966
The Virgin Witness
The Virgin Witness
Japanese Movie, 1966,
Tozaki Kazue (Main Role)
Tozaki Kazue
Main Role
0.0
Special
Year Title # Role Rating
1987
Onna Kenji Kasumi Yuko 4
Onna Kenji Kasumi Yuko 4
Japanese Special, 1987, 1 eps
Tsunashima Kuniko (Guest Role)
1
Tsunashima Kuniko
Guest Role
0.0
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2007
Bokura no Jidai
Bokura no Jidai
Japanese TV Show, 2007, 900 eps
(Guest)
900
Guest
0.0
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  • First Name: Michiyo
  • Family Name: Yasuda
  • Native name: 大楠道代
  • Also Known as: Ookusu Michiyo, おおくす みちよ, 安田道代
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: February 27, 1946
  • Age: 80

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