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Setsuko Hara Biography

Birth Name:Masae Aida

Birth Place:Yokohoma, Kanagawa, Japan

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Was encouraged to become an actress by her brother-in-law, director Hisatora Kumagai
Made her screen acting debut in the 1937 wartime propaganda film "New Earth․"
Best known as one of Japan's most beloved actresses who starred in films like "Tokyo Story," "No Regrets for Our Youth" and "Late Spring․"
Appeared in six films directed by her mentor, Yasujiro Ozu, including "Tokyo Story," "Late Spring" and "Early Summer․"