Yoshiko Tanaka

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

63

Gender

Female

Birthday

1956-04-08

Day of death

2011-04-21 (55 years old)

Place of Birth

Adachi, Tokyo, Japan

Yoshiko Tanaka

Biography

Yoshiko Tanaka (田中 好子, Tanaka Yoshiko, April 8, 1956 – April 21, 2011) was a Japanese actress. She was also famous as a member of the pop group Candies. While a member of Candies, Tanaka was known by the nickname "Sue"   Still at the height of its popularity, the group disbanded in 1978.  Tanaka was also the sister-in-law of the well-known actress Masako Natsume. Tanaka was born in Adachi, Tokyo, Japan. In her Candies period her nickname was Sue. She also had a role in Godzilla vs. Biollante, portraying Asuka Okouchi. She won the award for best actress at the 14th Hochi Film Award for Black Rain. In 1991, she married golfer Kazuo Odate, and was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992. In October 2010, Tanaka's cancer relapsed and she died on April 21, 2011. She was 55 years old at the time of her death. Description above from the Wikipedia article Yoshiko Tanaka, licensed under CC-BY-SA,full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

  • Oshin

    Oshin

  • SMAP×SMAP

    SMAP×SMAP

  • Churasan

    Churasan

  • Sakura

    Sakura

  • Godzilla vs. Mothra

    Godzilla vs. Mothra

  • Godzilla vs. Biollante

    Godzilla vs. Biollante

  • Kimi no na wa

    Kimi no na wa

  • Precious Time

    Precious Time

  • Winds From Zero

    Winds From Zero

  • The Roads Men Travel

    The Roads Men Travel

  • Ring 0

    Ring 0

  • Ie Naki Ko

    Ie Naki Ko

  • Kokoru wa Itsumo Ramune Iro

    Kokoru wa Itsumo Ramune Iro

  • Tokyo Dogs

    Tokyo Dogs

  • Beach Boys

    Beach Boys

  • Hashiran ka!

    Hashiran ka!

  • Just One Love

    Just One Love

  • Railroad Man

    Railroad Man

  • 誰もが信じられない！

    誰もが信じられない！

  • 憎しみに微笑んで

    憎しみに微笑んで

  • Hanayome wa 16-sai!

    Hanayome wa 16-sai!

  • Black Rain

    Black Rain

  • A Son Of The Good Earth

    A Son Of The Good Earth

  • Onna Taikoki

    Onna Taikoki

  • Seishu Hanaoka no Tsuma

    Seishu Hanaoka no Tsuma

  • Futari

    Futari

  • Red Confusion

    Red Confusion

  • Kaibyō Koi-ga-fuchi

    Kaibyō Koi-ga-fuchi

  • Pinwheel Hamakichi's Spell

    Pinwheel Hamakichi's Spell

  • Teppen

    Teppen

  • Honke no Yome

    Honke no Yome

  • Don't touch the thief!

    Don't touch the thief!

  • A Last Note

    A Last Note

  • The First Catch

    The First Catch

  • Salaryman Senka: Tanshin Funin

    Salaryman Senka: Tanshin Funin

  • Yume-Chiyo

    Yume-Chiyo

  • Install

    Install

  • The Deep Red

    The Deep Red

  • Salaryman Senka

    Salaryman Senka

  • Eternal Monument

    Eternal Monument

  • Best Wishes for Tomorrow

    Best Wishes for Tomorrow

  • Arigatou

    Arigatou

  • Oyaji

    Oyaji

  • Friendship

    Friendship

  • Smile

    Smile

  • Pinwheel Hamakichi's Spell

    Pinwheel Hamakichi's Spell

  • Kusa no ran

    Kusa no ran

  • Nikushimi ni Hohoende

    Nikushimi ni Hohoende

  • The Man from Shimizu

    The Man from Shimizu

  • The detective whose path was crossed by a snake

    The detective whose path was crossed by a snake

  • Tenohira no memo

    Tenohira no memo

  • Araki Mataemon: Duel at Kagiya Corners

    Araki Mataemon: Duel at Kagiya Corners

  • Women in the Mirror

    Women in the Mirror

  • Hitsudan Hostess

    Hitsudan Hostess

  • Touch a Dream

    Touch a Dream

  • Seigida! Mikatada! Zeninshugo!!

    Seigida! Mikatada! Zeninshugo!!

  • The Tomb & the Divorce

    The Tomb & the Divorce

  • An Eraser in My Head

    An Eraser in My Head

  • The Paradise Garden

    The Paradise Garden

  • The Unconcealed Woman

    The Unconcealed Woman

  • That's Our Heroes of Justice, Gather Everyone!

    That's Our Heroes of Justice, Gather Everyone!

  • 二つの嘘　同窓会殺人事件

    二つの嘘　同窓会殺人事件

  • Maid for Pleasure

    Maid for Pleasure