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Eri Ishida

いしだ えり

Ishida Eri

Pen Names: Eri IshidaStage name used in film and theatre

Profile

Gender
Female
Born
1960-11-09 (Yatsushiro, Kumamoto, Japan)
Nationality
Japan
Languages
Japanese, English, Korean

Career

Occupations
Actress
Active Years
1976-
Affiliations
Watanabe Productions, Triangle C Project

Education

Horikoshi High School
Period: 1976-1979
Year of Graduation: 1979
Country: Japan
Started entertainment activities while in high school

Awards

Japan Academy Prize — Excellent Leading Actress
1982
Work: Enrai
Category: 主演女優
Organization: Japan Academy Prize Association
Result: 受賞
Japan Academy Prize — Newcomer Award
1982
Work: Enrai
Category: 新人賞
Organization: Japan Academy Prize Association
Result: 受賞
Japan Academy Prize — Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
1989
Work: Wuthering Heights / Downtown Heroes / Hana no Ran
Category: 助演女優
Organization: Japan Academy Prize Association
Result: 受賞
Japan Academy Prize — Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
1991
Work: Tobu Yume wo Shibaraku Minai / Tsuribaka Nisshi 2
Category: 助演女優
Organization: Japan Academy Prize Association
Result: 受賞
Mainichi Film Concours — Best Supporting Actress
1988
Work: Chouchin
Category: 助演女優
Organization: Mainichi Newspapers
Result: 受賞
Yokohama Film Festival — Best Supporting Actress
1988
Work: Chouchin
Category: 助演女優
Organization: Yokohama Film Festival Committee
Result: 受賞
Hochi Film Award — Newcomer
1981
Work: Enrai
Category: 新人賞
Organization: Hochi Shimbun
Result: 受賞
Hochi Film Award — Best Supporting Actress
1989
Category: 助演女優
Organization: Hochi Shimbun
Result: 受賞
South Pacific Film Festival — Best Actress
1991
Category: 主演女優
Organization: South Pacific Film Festival
Result: 受賞
Takasaki Film Festival — Best Actress
2008
Work: Sad Vacation
Category: 主演女優
Organization: Takasaki Film Festival Committee
Result: 受賞
Bacchus Theatre Encouragement Award
2007
Work: Nodori (Wild Duck)
Category: 演劇
Organization: Bacchus Theatre Award Committee
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Enrai

1981 Film

A film in which she played the protagonist's wife and gained significant attention in cinema.

Human relationshipsEmotion

Wuthering Heights

1988 Film

One of the films entered in competition at the 41st Cannes Film Festival; noted for its critical reception.

PassionRevenge

Tsuribaka Nisshi (series)

1988 Film series

She portrayed Michiko, the wife of the protagonist, across multiple entries in this popular film series.

ComedyHuman drama

Sad Vacation

2007 Film

A performance that earned her the Best Actress award at the Takasaki Film Festival.

Human dramaRebirth

Bibliography

  • Tsubasa wa Kokoro ni Tsukete (1978)
  • Enrai (1981)
  • Wuthering Heights (1988)
  • Tsuribaka Nisshi series (1988-1994)
  • Sad Vacation (2007)

Legacy

An actress who made a strong impact in Japanese film and television since the 1980s. Recognized for a wide range of performances from newcomer roles to supporting and leading parts, with awards at domestic and international festivals.

Trivia

  • Birth name is Eriko Uchida.
  • Height 162 cm; blood type A.
  • Stage name 'Eri Ishida' reportedly given by Charlie Ishiguro's mother.
  • Hobby: surfing. Special skills: English and Korean.
  • Released the hair-nude photo book 'Tsumi (Sin)' in 1993 (photographer: Helmut Newton).
  • Made Hollywood debut in 2021 with 'G.I. Joe: Snake Eyes'.