Meiko Kaji
Born March 24, 1947 (Age: 78)
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Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan
Biography
Masako Ōta, known as Meiko Kaji, is a Japanese actress and enka singer born on 24 March 1947 in Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture. After graduating from Yakumo Academy in Meguro in 1965, she made her debut at Nikkatsu Studios under her real name, playing supporting roles in the late 1960s. Her first notable role came in 1969 in *Nihon Zankyoden*. She gained visibility with the 1970-1971 series *Stray Cat Rock* (Noraneko Rokku), playing young rebels in five films. In the 1970s, she excelled in roles as outlaws, notably in the *Joshuu Sasori* (Prisonnière Scorpion) series at Toei, with four films, the first of which was released in 1972. She became an icon with *Lady Snowblood* (1973), which greatly inspired Quentin Tarantino in *Kill Bill*. Her other notable films include *Double Suicide at Sonezaki* (1978). She also sang for her films and released several albums and singles. She has appeared in over 100 films and series since the 1960s.
Masako Ōta, known as Meiko Kaji, is a Japanese actress and enka singer born on 24 March 1947 in Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture.
After graduating from Yakumo Academy in Meguro in 1965, she made her debut at Nikkatsu Studios under her real name, playing supporting roles in the late 1960s. Her first notable role came in 1969 in *Nihon Zankyoden*. She gained visibility with the 1970-1971 series *Stray Cat Rock* (Noraneko Rokku), playing young rebels in five films.
In the 1970s, she excelled in roles as outlaws, notably in the *Joshuu Sasori* (Prisonnière Scorpion) series at Toei, with four films, the first of which was released in 1972. She became an icon with *Lady Snowblood* (1973), which greatly inspired Quentin Tarantino in *Kill Bill*. Her other notable films include *Double Suicide at Sonezaki* (1978).
She also sang for her films and released several albums and singles. She has appeared in over 100 films and series since the 1960s.
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Filmography
Under the Open Sky
2021
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as Shoji Atsuko
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Age: 73
Onihei Crime Files: A Bandit Wedding
2011
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Age: 64
Samurai Justice: The Female Bodyguard
2006
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Age: 58
Samurai Justice: A Duel at Takadanobara
2005
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Age: 58
Capone: Roppongi Renkin no Teio
2004
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Age: 56
Zeno: Unlimited Love
1999
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as Gentarou's mother (voice)
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Age: 52
Bounty Hunter Muyonosuke
1990
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Age: 43
Takehisa Yumeji monogatari: koi suru
1975
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as Tamaki Kishi
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Age: 28
Morning Fog
1971
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Age: 24
Blood for Blood
1971
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as Masae Yoshinaga
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Age: 24
Onna no Iji
1971
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as Rika
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Age: 24
The Killer
1971
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Age: 24
Night Butterflies
1971
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Age: 24
Greatest Boss of Japan
1970
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Age: 23
A Young Man's Stronghold
1970
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Age: 23
Gambling Den Desire
1970
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Age: 22
A Gangster's Morals
1970
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Age: 22
The Fearless Brotherhood Duet of Kanto
1970
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Age: 22
The Cleanup
1969
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Age: 22
Vermillion Sword: Scabbard Code Sword Amidst the Swirling Cherry Blossoms
1969
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as Natsuko Inubushi
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Age: 22
Gokudô Petenshi
1969
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as
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Age: 22
Gambler's Dilemma
1969
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as Komiyama Maki
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Age: 22
Chivalrous Pride
1969
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Age: 22
The SAKURA Code
1969
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Age: 22
Tale of the Last Japanese Yakuza
1969
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Age: 22
No Image
Inu to Asachan
1969
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Age: 22
Yabanjin no Nekutai
1969
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Age: 22
Women of the Night - Woman of Seniority
1969
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Age: 22
Whirlwind Of Love
1969
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Age: 21
Women's Police
1969
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as Michiko Fukue
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Age: 21
Women of the Night - Butterfly Flower
1969
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Age: 21
I Shall Not Forget
1968
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Age: 21
The Blazing Continent
1968
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Age: 21
Lost Virgin
1968
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as Eiko Hase
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Age: 21
若い川の流れ
1968
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Age: 21
No Image
Dorobō Sodachi Dorobōi
1968
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Age: 21
Confession of a girl: The Forbidden Fruit
1968
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Age: 21
The Code of Man
1968
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Age: 20
Showdown in the Red Valley
1965
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as Daughter Kimiko
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Age: 18
Adventure With Him
1965
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Age: 18
Seishun zenki: Aoi kajitsu
1965
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Age: 18