Sasaki Sumie
- Name: Sasaki Sumie
- Native name: 佐々木すみ江
- Given name:
- Nationality: Japanese
- Gender: Female
- Born: June 22, 1928
- Died: February 17, 2019
In 1951, Sasaki joined a theater troupe and acted in her first play, Sono Imoto. She won an award for her performance in Desire Under the Elms in 1954.
On the morning of February 17, 2019, Sasaki was rushed to a hospital in Tokyo to be treated for pneumonia. She passed away at 12:59 PM at the age of ninety. Her relatives did not disclose her death until after the funeral. Sasaki's agency revealed her cause of death on February 20. Edit Biography
Drama
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Sasurai Onsen
Japanese Drama, 2019, 12 eps
Kasaki Sumie (Ep. 5)
(Guest Role)
|
7.4
|
Hana Nochi Hare: HanaDan Next Season
Japanese Drama, 2018, 11 eps
Tama (Ep.2, 7)
(Guest Role)
|
7.5
|
Sego-don
Japanese Drama, 2018, 47 eps
Ishi [Village peasant]
(Support Role)
|
8.1
|
Blanket Cats
Japanese Drama, 2017, 7 eps
Tachibana Sayoko (Ep.1)
(Guest Role)
|
7.5
|
Yasuragi no Sato
Japanese Drama, 2017, 129 eps
Okabayashi Tanie
(Support Role)
|
8.6
|
Super Salaryman Mr. Saenai
Japanese Drama, 2017, 10 eps
Chieko [Owner of restaurant] (Ep.2)
(Guest Role)
|
7.5
|
Otousan to Yobasete
Japanese Drama, 2016, 9 eps
[Fortuneteller]
(Guest Role)
|
7.3
|
Bokura Playboys Jyukuren Tanteisha
Japanese Drama, 2015, 8 eps
Toshihiko Machiko (Ep. 6)
(Guest Role)
|
6.0
|
Chanpon Tabetaka
Japanese Drama, 2015, 9 eps
Sano En [Photo]
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
Team Batista Season 4: Raden Meikyu
Japanese Drama, 2014, 11 eps
Toku Kijima
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
Castella
Japanese Drama, 2013, 5 eps
En Sano
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Kamisama no Itazura
Japanese Drama, 2013, 4 eps
(Unknown)
|
7.8
|
Toshi Densetsu no Onna
Japanese Drama, 2012, 9 eps
Ishibashi Fumie (Ep. 7)
(Guest Role)
|
7.2
|
Hungry!
Japanese Drama, 2012, 11 eps
Fumi (Ep.4)
(Guest Role)
|
7.4
|
Iryu Sosa
Japanese Drama, 2011, 11 eps
Saita Toyoko (Ep. 11)
(Guest Role)
|
7.3
|
Nasake no Onna
Japanese Drama, 2010, 8 eps
Oda Taki (Ep. 4)
(Guest Role)
|
7.5
|
Mioka
Japanese Drama, 2010, 10 eps
Minegishi Shizue [Mioka's grandmother] (Ep. 3)
(Guest Role)
|
7.3
|
Kaibutsu kun
Japanese Drama, 2010, 9 eps
Sato Fumi (Ep. 4)
(Guest Role)
|
7.4
|
Saka no Ue no Kumo
Japanese Drama, 2009, 13 eps
Yoshi [Maid of Sakuma family]
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
Shinya Shokudo
Japanese Drama, 2009, 10 eps
[Oki's Mother] (Ep. 4)
(Guest Role)
|
8.3
|
Emergency Room 24 Hours Season 4
Japanese Drama, 2009, 7 eps
Uno Kikuyo (Ep. 4)
(Guest Role)
|
7.6
|
The Perfect Path for Two 2
Japanese Drama, 2009, 11 eps
Yoneyama (Ep. 1, 4)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Rinjo
Japanese Drama, 2009, 10 eps
Yasuda Akiyo (Ep. 9)
(Guest Role)
|
7.3
|
Honcho Azumi
Japanese Drama, 2009, 15 eps
Koike Kikuno (Ep. 7)
(Guest Role)
|
7.3
|
Yukemuri Sniper
Japanese Drama, 2009, 12 eps
[Mysterious old woman](Ep.9)
(Guest Role)
|
7.1
|
Kamen Rider Decade
Japanese Drama, 2009, 31 eps
[Grandmother] (Ep. 16-17)
(Guest Role)
|
7.3
|
Salaryman Kintaro
Japanese Drama, 2008, 10 eps
Kayo Nakamura
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Ando Natsu
Japanese Drama, 2008, 12 eps
Tatsuko (Ep.7)
(Guest Role)
|
7.3
|
Tomorrow
Japanese Drama, 2008, 10 eps
(Guest Role)
|
7.2
|
Ketai Sosakan 7
Japanese Drama, 2008, 45 eps
Otaki Hatsue (Ep. 17)
(Guest Role)
|
7.8
|
Atsu Hime
Japanese Drama, 2008, 50 eps
Kikumoto
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
Papa to Musume no Nanokakan
Japanese Drama, 2007, 7 eps
Kunieda Hisoka
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Hana Yori Dango Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2007, 11 eps
Tama [Domyoji's housekeeper]
(Support Role)
|
8.2
|
PS Rashoumon
Japanese Drama, 2006, 11 eps
Morikaku Taki (Ep. 10)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Bengoshi no Kuzu
Japanese Drama, 2006, 12 eps
Takai Etsuko (Ep. 7)
(Guest Role)
|
7.1
|
Ns' Aoi
Japanese Drama, 2006, 11 eps
Sakura (ep.5)
(Guest Role)
|
7.2
|
Kyoto Chiken no Onna Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2005, 9 eps
Takahara Kiyoko (Ep. 6)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Yasashii Jikan
Japanese Drama, 2005, 11 eps
Kida Toshiko (Ep. 7)
(Guest Role)
|
7.5
|
Homemaker
Japanese Drama, 2004, 30 eps
[Grandma in Candy Store]
(Guest Role)
|
8.0
|
Reikan Bus Guide Jikenbo
Japanese Drama, 2004, 10 eps
Kiryu Nobuko (Ep. 9)
(Guest Role)
|
6.3
|
Kosume no Mahou Series
Japanese Drama, 2004, 40 eps
Yamada Kazuko (Ep. 16-20)
(Guest Role)
|
6.0
|
Marusa!!
Japanese Drama, 2003, 12 eps
Furugori Tome (Ep. 10)
(Guest Role)
|
8.0
|
Sakura
Japanese Drama, 2002, 156 eps
Numata Tane
(Support Role)
|
7.9
|
Straight News
Japanese Drama, 2000, 10 eps
Suzuki Chie (Ep. 3)
(Guest Role)
|
8.0
|
Oba Acha ma, Koware Chatta no?
Japanese Drama, 2000, 9 eps
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Basudei - Kochira Tsubaki Sanfujinka
Japanese Drama, 1999, 10 eps
Aoba Setsu
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Ring - Saishushou
Japanese Drama, 1999, 12 eps
Dr. Ikuma Fujin
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
Hamidashi Keiji Jonetsu Kei Season 3
Japanese Drama, 1998, 24 eps
Komura Tatsuno (Ep. 4)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Inochi no Utsuwa
Japanese Drama, 1998, 59 eps
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Sensei Shiranaino?
Japanese Drama, 1998, 12 eps
Kawashima Yoko (Ep. 11)
(Guest Role)
|
7.0
|
Tsumetai Tsuki
Japanese Drama, 1998, 10 eps
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Fuzoroi no Ringotachi Season 4
Japanese Drama, 1997, 13 eps
Nakategawa Aiko
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Kumonoe no Aoi Sora
Japanese Drama, 1997, 20 eps
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Kanojo Tachi no Kekkon
Japanese Drama, 1997, 11 eps
Kashiwagi Sumiko
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
Pokkapoka Season 3
Japanese Drama, 1996, 45 eps
Miyamaen
(Support Role)
|
10.0
|
Himawari
Japanese Drama, 1996, 162 eps
Naganuma Urara [Azusa's mother, Nozomi's grandmother]
(Support Role)
|
8.8
|
Pokkapoka Season 2
Japanese Drama, 1995, 40 eps
Miyamaen
(Support Role)
|
10.0
|
Second Chance
Japanese Drama, 1995, 12 eps
Fujii Kiyoe
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Hagure Keiji: Junjoha Series 8
Japanese Drama, 1995, 25 eps
(Ep. 17)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Koi mo ni Dome Nara
Japanese Drama, 1995, 10 eps
Kobayashi Hisayo (Ep. 1, 3, 5-6)
(Guest Role)
|
1.0
|
Otoko no Ibasho
Japanese Drama, 1994, 13 eps
Todoroki Shizue
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Pokkapoka
Japanese Drama, 1994, 30 eps
Miyamaen
(Support Role)
|
10.0
|
Tekireki
Japanese Drama, 1994, 12 eps
Kokubun Katsuko
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Hikkosemasuka
Japanese Drama, 1993, 12 eps
Ikebuchi Ichi
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Double Kitchen
Japanese Drama, 1993, 11 eps
(Guest Role)
|
7.7
|
Seizaemon Zanji Tsuroku
Japanese Drama, 1993, 14 eps
Sugimura Masako
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Natsu no Arashi!
Japanese Drama, 1992, 7 eps
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Kenji Wakaura Yoko
Japanese Drama, 1991, 12 eps
(Ep. 7)
(Guest Role)
|
2.0
|
Kimi no Na wa
Japanese Drama, 1991, 312 eps
Sumikura Nobue [Machiko's aunt]
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Fuzoroi no Ringotachi Season 3
Japanese Drama, 1991, 11 eps
Nakategawa Aiko
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Shin Konjiki Yasha: 100-nen no Koi
Japanese Drama, 1990, 65 eps
Tomiyama Tamaki [Tadatsugu's mother]
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Issho ni Kurashitai
Japanese Drama, 1990, 35 eps
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Family Problems
Japanese Drama, 1987, 1 eps
(Unknown)
|
6.0
|
Shufu Daiko Itashimasu
Japanese Drama, 1987, 14 eps
Chiyoko (Ep. 11)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Shinseki Tachi
Japanese Drama, 1985, 13 eps
[Person]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Fuzoroi no Ringotachi Season 2
Japanese Drama, 1985, 13 eps
Nakategawa Aiko
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
Fukei Kouhosei Monogatari
Japanese Drama, 1985, 11 eps
Yamano Shigeko
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Kurenai Zoku no Hanran
Japanese Drama, 1984, 9 eps
[Mannequin Introduction Director Ota]
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Nagareboshi Sakichi
Japanese Drama, 1984, 26 eps
(Ep. 8)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Omoide Tsukuri
Japanese Drama, 1981, 14 eps
Iketani Yukiko [Kaori's mother]
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Shin Jiken: Waga Uta Wa Hana Ichimonme
Japanese Drama, 1981, 5 eps
(Unknown)
|
8.0
|
Shishi no Jidai
Japanese Drama, 1980, 51 eps
Hiranuma Moe
(Support Role)
|
9.0
|
Tetsudo Koankan
Japanese Drama, 1979, 42 eps
(Ep. 2)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Spider-Man
Japanese Drama, 1978, 41 eps
Ishihara Kinuko (Ep. 20)
(Guest Role)
|
7.2
|
Shingo Torimonocho
Japanese Drama, 1977, 196 eps
(Ep. 39)
(Guest Role)
|
2.0
|
Shiroi kage
Japanese Drama, 1973, 14 eps
Sekiguchi Tsuruyo
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Ashita Tenki ni Naare
Japanese Drama, 1972, 16 eps
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Silver Kamen
Japanese Drama, 1971, 26 eps
Yuasa Shizue (Ep. 4)
(Guest Role)
|
2.0
|
Tenka Gomen
Japanese Drama, 1971, 47 eps
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Sangyokokoku
Japanese Drama, 1959, 34 eps
(Ep. 27)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Koko ni Hito Ari
Japanese Drama, 1957, 176 eps
(Ep. 16, 34. 53, 68, 84)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Movie
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Momi's House
Japanese Movie, 2020,
Hanae
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
Kiokuya
Japanese Movie, 2020,
Uchida Aiko
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
We Can't Walk
Japanese Movie, 2019,
Aoki Tae
(Support Role)
|
6.7
|
Aku no Hana
Japanese Movie, 2019,
[Nakamura Sawa's Grandmother]
(Support Role)
|
6.8
|
Goodbye Elegy
Japanese Movie, 2017,
[Akira's mother]
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
The Serialist
Japanese Movie, 2013,
Mieko Kudo
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Jinsei, Irodori
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Ozeki Tsuyako [Mie's mother]
(Support Role)
|
8.3
|
Home: The House Imp
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Chiba Haru
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Gakko wo Tsukuro
Japanese Movie, 2011,
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
1,778 Stories of Me and My Wife
Japanese Movie, 2011,
[Neighbor]
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
20th Century Boys 2: The Last Hope
Japanese Movie, 2009,
[Akio's neighbor]
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
Last Game
Japanese Movie, 2008,
Aunt at training Camp
(Guest Role)
|
4.0
|
One Million Yen Girl
Japanese Movie, 2008,
Fujii Kinu
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
The Place Where the North Star Lies Low in the Sky
Japanese Movie, 2007,
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
Tales Of Terror: Nobuhirosan
Japanese Movie, 2006,
[Nobuhiro's mother]
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
Goodbye, Midori-chan
Japanese Movie, 2005,
[Karaoke snack bar 'Yuraku' mama]
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Ogya
Japanese Movie, 2002,
Kame Nakazato
(Unknown)
|
7.0
|
The Oil-Hell Murder
Japanese Movie, 1992,
(Support Role)
|
6.5
|
Bakayaro! I’m Plenty Mad
Japanese Movie, 1988,
{Story 1} Numata Yaeko
(Support Role)
|
4.0
|
Gondola
Japanese Movie, 1987,
[Ryo's mother]
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Twenty-Four Eyes
Japanese Movie, 1987,
[Hisako's mother]
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Tokyo Bordello
Japanese Movie, 1987,
Sumi Okura
(Unknown)
|
7.0
|
Yabanjin no You ni
Japanese Movie, 1985,
Tamiko [Helper]
(Support Role)
|
6.2
|
Haru no Kane
Japanese Movie, 1985,
Amano Rise
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Miyuki
Japanese Movie, 1983,
Mrs. Shige
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
A Farewell to the Land
Japanese Movie, 1982,
(Unknown)
|
6.9
|
Zigeunerweisen
Japanese Movie, 1980,
Maid at a hotel
(Bit part)
|
7.3
|
Empire of Passion
Japanese Movie, 1978,
Odame / [Narrator]
(Support Role)
|
6.9
|
Kaigun Tokubetsu Nenshouhei
Japanese Movie, 1972,
Suzu
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Winged Romance
Japanese Movie, 1966,
Takimura Kikuko
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Chi to Umi
Japanese Movie, 1965,
(Unknown)
|
4.0
|
The Bad Girl
Japanese Movie, 1963,
Kita Katsuko
(Support Role)
|
8.2
|
Human
Japanese Movie, 1962,
Woman at the port
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Pitfall
Japanese Movie, 1962,
[Candy store owner]
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Dangerous Woman
Japanese Movie, 1959,
Shoda's wife
(Support Role)
|
4.0
|
Kyohaku no Kage
Japanese Movie, 1959,
Matsue
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Actress
Japanese Movie, 1956,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
The Ditch
Japanese Movie, 1954,
(Bit part)
|
7.4
|
Before Dawn
Japanese Movie, 1953,
(Support Role)
|
4.0
|
Epitome
Japanese Movie, 1953,
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Children of Hiroshima
Japanese Movie, 1952,
(Bit part)
|
7.4
|
Special
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Kizuna Hashire Kiseki no Kouma
Japanese Special, 2017, 2 eps
Nemoto Kinu
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Nekketsu Single Father: Shimbun Kisha Shinjo Keigo no Jiken File 3
Japanese Special, 2016, 1 eps
Tajima Itsu
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Mother
Japanese Special, 2016, 1 eps
Hasumi Fusano
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Chihoshi wo Kau Onna
Japanese Special, 2016, 1 eps
Shiota Hisako
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Yamamura Misa Suspense: Red Hearse 35 - Black Judgement
Japanese Special, 2015, 1 eps
Aizawa Fumi
(Guest Role)
|
2.0
|
Ikitai Tasuketai
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
Kurauchi Ai
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Hitojichi no Roudokukai
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Olympic no Minoshirokin
Japanese Special, 2013, 2 eps
Yone
(Support Role)
|
6.6
|
Ogata Sadako Sensoo ga Owaranai Kono Sekai de
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
(Unknown)
|
0.0
|
Mou Yuukai Nante Shinai
Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps
[Grocery shopkeeper]
(Bit part)
|
7.4
|
Matsumoto Seicho Tokubetsu Kikaku: Hachiue wo Kau Onna
Japanese Special, 2011, 1 eps
Uehama Kiyoko
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Akai Yubi
Japanese Special, 2011, 1 eps
Maehara Masae [Akio's mother]
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Bengoshi Ichinose Rinko 3
Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps
Mochizuki Hisako
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Honto ni Atta Kowai Hanashi: Summer Special 2010
Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps
{The Night when the God of Death Comes} Ando Hatsu
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Yo nimo Kimyo na Monogatari: 20th Anniversary Spring Special - Popular TV Program Contest
Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps
{Nade-sama no Yubiwa}
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
Akuma no Temari Uta
Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps
(Support Role)
|
2.0
|
Yo nimo Kimyo na Monogatari: 2007 Fall Special
Japanese Special, 2007, 1 eps
{Gomi Onna} Yasumura Tokiko
(Support Role)
|
6.3
|
Triple Kitchen
Japanese Special, 2006, 1 eps
Morokuma Makiko
(Support Role)
|
6.8
|
Damasu Onna Damasareru Onna 9: Shirosagi wa Shizuka ni Warau
Japanese Special, 2006, 1 eps
Kawamura Tae
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Kuidoraku! Shuccho Ryorijin: Kamezaki Genichi
Japanese Special, 2006, 1 eps
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Damasu Onna Damasareru Onna 8: Kekkon Sodansho no Sakura Kaiin Koroshi ni Yuganda Fufu Ai
Japanese Special, 2005, 1 eps
Kawamura Tae
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Damasu Onna Damasareru Onna 7: Hanayome no Hada o Osou Moto Aijin no Fukushu Este
Japanese Special, 2004, 1 eps
Kawamura Tae
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Nurseman Special
Japanese Special, 2004, 1 eps
Takita Chiyo
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Anata ni wa Kaeru Ie ga Aru
Japanese Special, 2003, 1 eps
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Damasu Onna Damasareru Onna 6: Mimikazari
Japanese Special, 2003, 1 eps
Kawamura Tae
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Nagareboshi o Gin! Jiken Kaiketsu Itashimasu 3
Japanese Special, 2003, 1 eps
Hirooka Yoko
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Manbiki G Men Nikaido Yuki 9: Rikon Ganbo
Japanese Special, 2002, 1 eps
Nikaido Tamae
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Seiya no Shozo
Japanese Special, 2001, 1 eps
(Unknown)
|
9.0
|
Nagareboshi o Gin! Jiken Kaiketsu Itashimasu 2
Japanese Special, 2001, 1 eps
Hirooka Yoko
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Jiken 9 ~ Akachan o Yukaishite Koroshita Onna!
Japanese Special, 2001, 1 eps
Haruyama Kikue [Tokio's mother]
(Guest Role)
|
4.0
|
Nagareboshi o Gin! Jiken Kaiketsu Itashimasu 1
Japanese Special, 2000, 1 eps
Hirooka Yoko
(Support Role)
|
4.0
|
Kyukyu Shitei Byoin 8: Tonyobyo no Ro Fujin no Tenteki ni Inshurin o Konnyu Shita Akui no Kage
Japanese Special, 1998, 1 eps
Kudo Katsue
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Heart ni S 13
Japanese Special, 1995, 1 eps
{LOVE}
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Kumon Horitsu Sodanjo 2: Koka na Tsuke
Japanese Special, 1994, 1 eps
Dan Kotoe
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Kyoto Josei Kisha Series 8: Kyoto Tango Satsujin Kaido
Japanese Special, 1993, 1 eps
Sugioka Shino
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Chiho Kisha Tachibana Yosuke: Izushimoda Tsushin Kyoku
Japanese Special, 1993, 1 eps
Tsukamoto Nobuko
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Tada Ichido no Jinsei
Japanese Special, 1986, 1 eps
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Wedding Dress no Shozo
Japanese Special, 1983, 1 eps
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Kaze wa Gogatsu wo
Japanese Special, 1959, 1 eps
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
TV Show
Title | Rating |
---|---|
If Utchan Nanchan Does It, I Have To Do It!
Japanese TV Show, 1990, 1 eps
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
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