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Chieko Matsubara
Acting

Chieko Matsubara

Born 1945-01-06
Ikeda, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
Department: Acting

Biography

Chieko Matsubara (born 6 January 1945) is a Japanese actress. She is best known for her roles in Tokyo Drifter (1966) and the Outlaw series. Spotted at a beauty contest sponsored by the Nikkatsu studio, Matsubara made her debut in 1961 at age 16 in Yoru no chōsensha. Matsubara won popularity and became one of the representative actresses of the Nikkatsu. She appeared in over 100 films at Nikkatsu.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Chieko Matsubara

Dolls
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Dolls

2002
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Tokyo Drifter
Movie
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Tokyo Drifter

1966
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Cold Case: Door of Truth
TV
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Cold Case: Door of Truth

2016
TMDB4.1
Seven Detectives
TV
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Seven Detectives

2015
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Furuya Ikkou's Great Detective Kindaichi Kousuke Series
TV
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Furuya Ikkou's Great Detective Kindaichi Kousuke Series

1983
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Yasuragi no Toki: Michi
TV
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Yasuragi no Toki: Michi

2019
TMDB4.0
Ooka Echizen
TV
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Ooka Echizen

2013
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Ryōmaden
TV
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Ryōmaden

2010
TMDB4.5
Edogawa Rampo no bijo shirīzu
TV
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Edogawa Rampo no bijo shirīzu

1977
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Suzuran
TV
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Suzuran

1999
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (153 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
AkashiAkashiWakakoMovie2025
Top Swords CoupleTop Swords CoupleYumiko FujiiMovie2024
Natchan's Little SecretNatchan's Little SecretKeiko NamikiMovie2023
Nishinari Goro's 400 Million Yen: Deadly BattleNishinari Goro's 400 Million Yen: Deadly BattleHiromi HayashiMovie2021
Touban BengoshiSelf / AppearanceTV Series2020
Yasuragi no Toki: MichiYasuragi no Toki: MichiSelf / AppearanceTV Series2019
A Long GoodbyeA Long GoodbyeYoko HigashiMovie2019
Smiles Leading To HappinessSmiles Leading To HappinessSelf / AppearanceMovie2019
The Dream of NepenthesThe Dream of NepenthesHisako KashimadaTV Series2017
Our Meal for TomorrowOur Meal for TomorrowMeiko UemuraMovie2017
AnniversaryAnniversarySelf / AppearanceMovie2016
Cold Case: Door of TruthCold Case: Door of TruthKifune MisaTV Series2016
Sento: The BathhouseSento: The BathhouseKeiko (Old)Movie2016
隠れ菊隠れ菊Self / AppearanceTV Series2016
Natsuko KiraNatsuko KiraShuko KoyamaTV Series2016
Iyana onnaIyana onnaSelf / AppearanceTV Series2016
To Eat To LiveTo Eat To LiveSelf / AppearanceMovie2016
Seven DetectivesSeven DetectivesSelf / AppearanceTV Series2015
3つの街の物語3つの街の物語Matsuda MarikoMovie2015
Itsukano, Genkantachi toItsukano, Genkantachi toKazueMovie2014
Pikanchi Half: Life is Hard Tabun HappyPikanchi Half: Life is Hard Tabun HappySelf / AppearanceMovie2014
Kiyoko RanmanKiyoko RanmanKudo TomihisaTV Series2013
Ooka EchizenOoka EchizenTaeTV Series2013
Yellow ElephantYellow ElephantSeikaMovie2013
「わたし」の人生(みち) 我が命のタンゴ「わたし」の人生(みち) 我が命のタンゴSelf / AppearanceMovie2012
My UncleMy UncleSelf / AppearanceMovie2012
Made in Japan: Kora!Made in Japan: Kora!Self / AppearanceMovie2011
At River's EdgeAt River's EdgeIseMovie2011
RyōmadenRyōmadenSelf / AppearanceTV Series2010
Golden Flower: What Is Hidden Is the True Flower, What Is Gone Is the ButterflyGolden Flower: What Is Hidden Is the True Flower, What Is Gone Is the ButterflySelf / AppearanceMovie2009
Be yourselfBe yourselfSelf / AppearanceMovie2008
Gu Gu, the CatGu Gu, the CatAsako's motherMovie2008
Yellow TearsYellow TearsKinu MuraokaMovie2007
汚れた舌汚れた舌Self / AppearanceTV Series2005
Samurai Justice 2: Mother & DaughterSamurai Justice 2: Mother & DaughterSegawa YusenMovie2005
Husband and WifeHusband and WifeMasako MotokiTV Series2004
ShinibanaShinibanaSuzuko AsukaMovie2004
Onigiri: Arcadia monogatariOnigiri: Arcadia monogatariMisa UeharaMovie2004
Tensai Yanagisawa Kyouju no SeikatsuTensai Yanagisawa Kyouju no SeikatsuYanagisawa MasakoTV Series2002
DollsDollsRyokoMovie2002
狂った果実2002Self / AppearanceTV Series2002
Merdeka 17805Merdeka 17805Fumiko MiyataMovie2001
SuzuranSuzuranKiyokoTV Series1999
Sa-shi-su-se-so!?Self / AppearanceTV Series1997
To LoveTo LoveYamagataMovie1997
Who stole my heartWho stole my heartSelf / AppearanceTV Series1992
Bakayarô! 3: Weird BunchBakayarô! 3: Weird BunchSelf / AppearanceMovie1990
16-Sai no Marine Blue16-Sai no Marine BlueSelf / AppearanceMovie1990
Akashi Kanpei 35-saiAkashi Kanpei 35-saiChieko NamikawaTV Series1983
Furuya Ikkou's Great Detective Kindaichi Kousuke SeriesFuruya Ikkou's Great Detective Kindaichi Kousuke SeriesShizuko HibikiTV Series1983
危険な誘拐Self / AppearanceTV Series1982
Himawari no UtaHimawari no UtaSuzuki YoshikoTV Series1981
Akai ShisenAkai ShisenSelf / AppearanceTV Series1980
Onryō! Azawarau ningyōOnryō! Azawarau ningyōSelf / AppearanceMovie1980
The House of Evil: Dangerous TemptationThe House of Evil: Dangerous TemptationSelf / AppearanceMovie1980
Strait of RosesStrait of RosesSelf / AppearanceTV Series1978
Beauty on Death RowBeauty on Death RowSelf / AppearanceMovie1978
White WildernessWhite WildernessSelf / AppearanceTV Series1977
Edogawa Rampo no bijo shirīzuEdogawa Rampo no bijo shirīzuSelf / AppearanceTV Series1977
Truck Rascals in Fever HeatTruck Rascals in Fever HeatSelf / AppearanceMovie1976
New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 3: Last Days of the BossNew Battles Without Honor and Humanity 3: Last Days of the BossAsami NakamichiMovie1976
Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: Forbidden LoveContemporary Tales of Chivalry: Forbidden LoveKayoMovie1971
Onna no IjiOnna no IjiKada JunkoMovie1971
Night ButterfliesNight ButterfliesSelf / AppearanceMovie1971
Dangerous GamesDangerous GamesKeiko NatsukawaMovie1970
Men and War I: Prelude to DestinyMen and War I: Prelude to DestinyMotoko TakahataMovie1970
Rebel Against GloryRebel Against GlorySelf / AppearanceMovie1970
A Young Man's StrongholdA Young Man's StrongholdSelf / AppearanceMovie1970
Gambling Den DesireGambling Den DesireSelf / AppearanceMovie1970
時間ですよ時間ですよ松野芙美（第８回以降）TV Series1970
時間ですよ時間ですよ松野芙美TV Series1970
Gorgeous LeopardessGorgeous LeopardessSelf / AppearanceMovie1969
Biographies of KillersBiographies of KillersSelf / AppearanceMovie1969
涙でいいの涙でいいのSelf / AppearanceMovie1969
Gambler's DilemmaGambler's DilemmaSugisaki ShimitsuMovie1969
Ruthless GamblerRuthless GamblerSelf / AppearanceMovie1969
前科・仮釈放前科・仮釈放Tanihara FumieMovie1969
Dear TomorrowDear TomorrowSelf / AppearanceMovie1969
Whirlwind Of LoveWhirlwind Of LoveSelf / AppearanceMovie1969
Outlaw: Kill!Outlaw: Kill!Yukiko HashimotoMovie1969
Youth BellYouth BellSelf / AppearanceMovie1969
Outlaw: Black DaggerOutlaw: Black DaggerYukiko HashimotoMovie1968
The Blazing ContinentThe Blazing ContinentSelf / AppearanceMovie1968
Outlaw: Goro the AssassinOutlaw: Goro the AssassinYuki IsomuraMovie1968
若い川の流れ若い川の流れSelf / AppearanceMovie1968
Outlaw: HeartlessOutlaw: HeartlessKeiko HashizumeMovie1968
Song of my LifeSong of my LifeMiyako MoriMovie1968
Outlaw: Gangster VIP 2Outlaw: Gangster VIP 2Yukiko HashimotoMovie1968
Eternal LoveEternal LoveAkiko ImamuraMovie1968
Outlaw: Gangster VIPOutlaw: Gangster VIPYukiko HashimotoMovie1968
The Aftermath of WarThe Aftermath of WarSelf / AppearanceMovie1967
My SweetheartMy SweetheartMatsubaraMovie1967
Aruhi watashi waAruhi watashi waSelf / AppearanceMovie1967
Lost LoveLost LoveWakana TsutsuiMovie1967
The Spiders: The Reckless OperationThe Spiders: The Reckless OperationChinoMovie1967
A Bumpkin of TokyoA Bumpkin of TokyoSelf / AppearanceMovie1967
Let's find your sweetheartLet's find your sweetheartSelf / AppearanceMovie1967
The Scarred AngelThe Scarred AngelSelf / AppearanceMovie1966
Tokyo Drifter 2: The Sea Is Bright Red as the Color of LoveTokyo Drifter 2: The Sea Is Bright Red as the Color of LoveChiharuMovie1966
Star of DestinyStar of DestinySelf / AppearanceMovie1966
Lost in the RainLost in the RainKawaji AyakoTV Series1966
Your LifeYour LifeSelf / AppearanceMovie1966
Love EternalLove EternalChiyo OgawaMovie1966
Till We Meet AgainTill We Meet AgainSelf / AppearanceMovie1966
Cry for SorrowSelf / AppearanceMovie1966
青春のお通り 愛して泣いて突っ走れ！青春のお通り 愛して泣いて突っ走れ！駒あや子Movie1966
Tokyo DrifterTokyo DrifterChiharuMovie1966
Black Tight KillersBlack Tight KillersYoriko SawanouchiMovie1966
Yama no Kanata niYama no Kanata niSelf / AppearanceTV Series1966
The Dragon of MacaoThe Dragon of MacaoHonranMovie1965
Killer SwordKiller SwordSelf / AppearanceMovie1965
The Stars and I Decided...The Stars and I Decided...Shizuko InagakiMovie1965
青春のお通り青春のお通りSelf / AppearanceMovie1965
Shinkuna umi ga yon deru zeShinkuna umi ga yon deru zeSelf / AppearanceMovie1965
Song of DawnSong of DawnChikakoMovie1965
Taking the CastleTaking the CastleSelf / AppearanceMovie1965
The Dice You Throw Will Bring About TomorrowThe Dice You Throw Will Bring About TomorrowSelf / AppearanceMovie1965
Traveling Alone with a GuitarTraveling Alone with a GuitarSelf / AppearanceMovie1964
Dai nippon kosodoro denDai nippon kosodoro denShino, the maidMovie1964
The Call of BloodThe Call of BloodYasuko GôdaMovie1964
Tiger of the SeaTiger of the SeaSelf / AppearanceMovie1964
FriendsFriendsSelf / AppearanceMovie1964
Jinsei GekijoJinsei GekijoSelf / AppearanceMovie1964
The Flower and the Angry WavesThe Flower and the Angry WavesSelf / AppearanceMovie1964
Cruel Gun StoryCruel Gun StoryRieMovie1964
Tale on Tokai ChivalryTale on Tokai ChivalrySelf / AppearanceMovie1964
The School CapThe School CapChieko KatsumataMovie1963
Kanto WandererKanto WandererTokikoMovie1963
Chivalrous OutlawChivalrous OutlawSelf / AppearanceMovie1963
Ginza no jirochō tenka no ichidaijiGinza no jirochō tenka no ichidaijiSelf / AppearanceMovie1963
Whirlwind Call the Storm - Ginza Hoodlum's DiaryWhirlwind Call the Storm - Ginza Hoodlum's DiarySelf / AppearanceMovie1963
Kiriko's TangoKiriko's TangoSelf / AppearanceMovie1963
Tale on Kanto ChivalryTale on Kanto ChivalrySelf / AppearanceMovie1963
午前零時の出獄午前零時の出獄Self / AppearanceMovie1963
The Kawakaze GuysThe Kawakaze GuysBaba SatokoMovie1963
Itsudemo yume oItsudemo yume oSelf / AppearanceMovie1963
Modern ChildrenModern ChildrenSelf / AppearanceMovie1963
Bōkyō no umiBōkyō no umiSelf / AppearanceMovie1962
Night of Bloody HellNight of Bloody HellSelf / AppearanceMovie1962
Last RoundLast RoundSelf / AppearanceMovie1962
Return of the WhirlwindReturn of the WhirlwindSelf / AppearanceMovie1962
Nuki uchi fūraibōNuki uchi fūraibōSelf / AppearanceMovie1962
Love in the AirLove in the AirMiyako WakaharaMovie1962
Quick Draw Outlaw: Man of the Great PlainsQuick Draw Outlaw: Man of the Great PlainsSelf / AppearanceMovie1961
Crimson PistolCrimson PistolSelf / AppearanceMovie1961
Wharf TemperamentWharf TemperamentKeiko KawadaMovie1961
PursuitPursuitSugikoMovie1961
The Story of a Salesman: Every Man Has a DreamThe Story of a Salesman: Every Man Has a DreamSelf / AppearanceMovie1961
Otona to kodomo no ainoko daiOtona to kodomo no ainoko daiSelf / AppearanceMovie1961
Kitakami NocturneKitakami NocturneShizuko SudaMovie1961
Ōatari hyappatsuhyakuchūŌatari hyappatsuhyakuchūSelf / AppearanceMovie1961
Ashita ni Mukatte TsuppashireAshita ni Mukatte TsuppashireSelf / AppearanceMovie1961
Smiles in the MirrorSmiles in the MirrorHasegawa SakuraMovie—