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Rinko Kikuchi Biography

Birth Name:

Yuriko Kikuchi

Birth Place:

Kanagawa, Japan

Profession

Actor

Fast Facts

In her youth, learned horse back riding and Japanese sword-fighting
At age 15, started modeling and acting in Japan
In 1999, made film debut in the movie Ikitai, directed by the well-known Kaneto Shindo
He cast her again immediately in Sanmon Yakusha (2000)
Her first American film role as a deaf-mute teenager in Babel (2006) required a year-long audition process, during which she enrolled in a school for deaf students in Japan and learned sign language

2015Independent Spirit Awards-Best Female Lead: nominated
2007Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
2007Critics' Choice Awards-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
2006Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2006Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role: nominated
2006Online Film Critics Association-Breakthrough Performer: nominated
2006Satellite Awards-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2006Toronto Film Critics Association-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
2006Utah Film Critics-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2006National Board of Review-Breakthrough Performance by an Actress: winner
2006Austin Film Critics-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2006Chicago Film Critics Association-Best Supporting Actress: winner
2006Chicago Film Critics Association-Most Promising Performer: nominated