Chieko Matsubara
Acting
Born 1945-01-06 · Ikeda, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
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.
Filmography
Akashi
Oct 5, 2025
Natchan's Little Secret
Jan 13, 2023
Nishinari Goro's 400 Million Yen: Deadly Battle
Nov 9, 2021
A Long Goodbye
Mar 26, 2019
Smiles Leading To Happiness
Feb 15, 2019
Our Meal for Tomorrow
Jan 7, 2017
Anniversary
Oct 22, 2016
Sento: The Bathhouse
Sep 17, 2016
To Eat To Live
Mar 5, 2016
3つの街の物語
Jun 7, 2015
Itsukano, Genkantachi to
Oct 18, 2014
Pikanchi Half: Life is Hard Tabun Happy
Jan 8, 2014
Yellow Elephant
Feb 2, 2013
「わたし」の人生(みち) 我が命のタンゴ
Aug 11, 2012
My Uncle
Mar 3, 2012
Made in Japan: Kora!
Oct 1, 2011
At River's Edge
Aug 2, 2011
Golden Flower: What Is Hidden Is the True Flower, What Is Gone Is the Butterfly
Nov 21, 2009
Be yourself
Nov 24, 2008
Gu Gu, the Cat
Sep 6, 2008
Yellow Tears
Apr 14, 2007
Samurai Justice 2: Mother & Daughter
Jan 11, 2005
Shinibana
May 8, 2004
Onigiri: Arcadia monogatari
Apr 17, 2004
Dolls
Oct 12, 2002
Merdeka 17805
May 12, 2001
To Love
Oct 4, 1997
Bakayarô! 3: Weird Bunch
Oct 20, 1990
16-Sai no Marine Blue
Jan 2, 1990
Onryō! Azawarau ningyō
Aug 2, 1980