Atsuko Ichinomiya

Atsuko Ichinomiya was a Japanese actress Her birth name was Atsuko Yoshida She was born in Kanda Tokyo now Chiyoda Ward Japan She grew up in a family involved in the confectionery business She attended Seino Elementary School and then ThreeWheeler High School currently known as Miwatari Gakuen High School During her school days she participated in track and field and showed athletic talent In 1932 Atsuko entered the film industry initially appearing as a voiceover runner in films by the Funi Film Company She later joined the Nifu Eiga Film Company and made her debut as an actress in the movie Ginrei Fuji ni Yomigaeru in 1933 Her performance caught the attention of the industry and she adopted the stage name Atsuko Ichinomiya In 1934 Atsuko became a research student at the Tokyo Takarazuka Theater which led her to further opportunities in both theater and film She appeared in various films and plays establishing herself as a notable actress Atsuko Ichinomiya continued to act in both films and television dramas becoming a wellrespected character actor known for her versatile performances She appeared in movies such as 春の戯れ Spring Play and おかあさん Mother and she was a regular in popular TV series like 女と味噌汁 Women and Miso Soup Her dedication to acting and her memorable roles contributed to her lasting impact on the entertainment industry Atsuko Ichinomiya passed away on February 16 1991 at the age of 77 due to liver failure Her contributions to Japanese cinema and television continue to be remembered and appreciated Source 一の宮あつ子 Wikipedia