Kuniko Miyake (三宅邦子, September 17, 1916 – November 4, 1992) was a legendary Japanese actress. She was a prominent member of director Yasujirō Ozu's recurring ensemble cast, frequently portraying compassionate mothers, wives, and family figures. Her notable filmography includes timeless cinema classics such as "Late Spring" (1949), "Early Summer" (1951), "Tokyo Story" (1953), and "An Autumn Afternoon" (1962).
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Kuniko Miyake was a Japanese actress who appeared in nearly 200 films and became a key member of Yasujirō Ozu's recurring cast.
She is best known for her memorable supporting performances as compassionate mothers and wives in classic films such as Tokyo Story and Late Spring.
She was a prominent contract player for the Shochiku film studio during the golden age of Japanese cinema.
