Hideko Takamine (高峰 秀子Takamine Hideko, March 27, 1924 – December 28, 2010) was a Japanese actress and singer who began as a child actor and maintained her fame in a career that spanned nine decades. Her first role was in the Shochiku studio's 1929 film Mother (Haha), which brought her tremendous popularity as a child actor. Soon she was billed as Japan's Shirley Temple. Unlike many child stars, Takamine made a successful transition into more mature roles in her teen years. During World War II, she toured Japanese army camps as a singer. And immediately after the war, she … read more
Hideko Takamine (高峰 秀子Takamine Hideko, March 27, 1924 – December 28, 2010) was a Japanese actress and singer who began as a child actor and maintained her fame in a career that spanned nine decades. Her first role was in the Shochiku studio's 1929 film Mother (Haha), which brought her t… read more
Hideko Takamine (高峰 秀子Takamine Hideko, March 27, 1924 – December 28, 2010) was a Japanese actress and singer who began as a child actor and maintained her fame in a career that spanned nine decades. Her first role was in the Shochiku studio's 1929 film Mother (Haha), which brought her tremendous popularity as a child actor. Soon she was billed as Japan'… read more