Kaoru Yachigusa

Kaoru Yachigusa (八千草 薫, Yachigusa Kaoru, January 6, 1931 – October 24, 2019) was a Japanese actress from Osaka Prefecture. From 1947 to 1957, she was a member of the Takarazuka Revue. After leaving the revue, she was active in film, television, and narration. She has gotten some Japanese awards and honours such as; Medal with Purple Ribbon (1997), Order of the Rising Sun, 4th Class, Gold Rays with Rosette (2003), and Mainichi Film Awards: Tanaka Kinuyo Prize (2004)

Yachigusa died on October 24, 2019, at a Tokyo hospital from pancreatic cancer, aged 88.

Kaoru Yachigusa is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 34 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Tokyo Phoenix (2017), Mifune: The Last Samurai (2016), Giovanni's Island (2014), Agatha Christie's Great Detectives Poirot and Marple (2004), Like Asura (2003), Yanchakure (1998), Hachiko (1987), The Betrayal (1966). The recorded credits span 1956 to 2019, including 8 movies and 26 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.