Pinko Izumi
Description
Pinko Izumi, also known as泉ピン子, is a Japanese actress and voice performer born on September 11, 1947 in Tokyo. While she is primarily recognized for her extensive work in live-action television and film, she has also contributed to anime and animation voice-over projects. Among her notable voice roles is the character Fuji in the 1984 anime series Oshin, an animated adaptation of the famous Japanese drama. This series represents one of her key credits within the field of voice acting.
Beyond this specific role, Izumi has taken on other voice work throughout her career. She appeared in the 1981 animated film Rennyo and His Mother. Additionally, her filmography includes providing narration for the 2011 series Izakaya Moheji. Her performance credits also extend to the 1992 television film One Bowl of Kakesoba, where she played the role of a mother.
In the broader context of her acting career, Izumi is best known for her long-running role as Satsuki Kojima in the highly popular Japanese drama series Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari, which is internationally known as Kanna's World or The Way of the World. She remained a cast member on this series for many years and across numerous seasons. Her extensive live-action work also includes a significant role as Toko Kubo in the fourth season of the medical drama Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon. For her performance in the 1987 film Jiro's Story, she received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 11th Japan Academy Film Prize. Across her decades-long career, she has amassed a substantial number of credits in Japanese television dramas, television films, and theatrical movies, marking her as a prolific figure in the Japanese entertainment industry.
Beyond this specific role, Izumi has taken on other voice work throughout her career. She appeared in the 1981 animated film Rennyo and His Mother. Additionally, her filmography includes providing narration for the 2011 series Izakaya Moheji. Her performance credits also extend to the 1992 television film One Bowl of Kakesoba, where she played the role of a mother.
In the broader context of her acting career, Izumi is best known for her long-running role as Satsuki Kojima in the highly popular Japanese drama series Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari, which is internationally known as Kanna's World or The Way of the World. She remained a cast member on this series for many years and across numerous seasons. Her extensive live-action work also includes a significant role as Toko Kubo in the fourth season of the medical drama Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon. For her performance in the 1987 film Jiro's Story, she received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 11th Japan Academy Film Prize. Across her decades-long career, she has amassed a substantial number of credits in Japanese television dramas, television films, and theatrical movies, marking her as a prolific figure in the Japanese entertainment industry.