Portrait of Sumiko Kurishima

Sumiko Kurishima

Acting

Biography

Sumiko Kurishima (栗島すみ子 Kurishima Sumiko) was a Japanese actress and master of traditional Japanese dance. She is often considered Japan's first female movie star.

Born: March 15, 1902

Place of Birth: Tokyo, Japan

Filmography

1956
Flowing

as Ohama

1933
1930
Young Lady

as Young Lady

1930
A Primer on Marriage

as Toshiko, his wife