Kaga Mariko

Name: Kaga Mariko
Native name: 加賀まりこ
Given name: Kaga Masako
Also Known as: かがまりこ, Kaga Masako, 加賀雅子, かがまさこ
Nationality: Japanese
Gender: Female
Born: December 11, 1943
Age: 81

Kaga Mariko is a Japanese actress, born in Kanda, Tokyo, Japan. She was scouted by directors Shinoda Masahiro and Terayama Shuji, and made her film debut in a Shinoda-directed, Terayama-penned movie, Tears on the Lion's Mane, in 1962.

In recent years, she has gained newfound popularity thanks to her for her role as Domyoji Tsukasa's mother in the "Hana Yori Dango" series.

(Source: MyDramaList) Edit Biography

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2024	Minami-kun ga Koibito!? Japanese Drama, 2024, 8 eps Horikiri Yuriko [Chiyomi's grandmother] (Support Role)	8	Horikiri Yuriko [Chiyomi's grandmother] Support Role	7.2
2019	Heaven? Japanese Drama, 2019, 10 eps Furuse Taeko / Kuze Mitsuyo (Ep. 7) (Guest Role)	10	Furuse Taeko / Kuze Mitsuyo (Ep. 7) Guest Role	7.2
2019	Yasuragi no Toki - Michi Japanese Drama, 2019, 248 eps Mizutani Maya (Support Role)	248	Mizutani Maya Support Role	7.4
2018	Sakanoue Animal Clinic Story Japanese Drama, 2018, 8 eps Komiya Chizu (Ep. 3) (Guest Role)	8	Komiya Chizu (Ep. 3) Guest Role	7.5
2017	Aibo Season 16 Japanese Drama, 2017, 20 eps Kazama Masako (Ep. 20) (Guest Role)	20	Kazama Masako (Ep. 20) Guest Role	7.8
2017	Yasuragi no Sato Japanese Drama, 2017, 129 eps Mizutani Maya (Support Role)	129	Mizutani Maya Support Role	8.6
2015	5-ji Kara 9-ji Made Japanese Drama, 2015, 10 eps Hoshikawa Hibari [Takane's grandmother] (Support Role)	10	Hoshikawa Hibari [Takane's grandmother] Support Role	7.8
2015	Hoiku Tantei 25-ji - Hanasaki Shinichiro wa nemurenai!! Japanese Drama, 2015, 9 eps Emiko Barbiner (Ep. 7) (Guest Role)	9	Emiko Barbiner (Ep. 7) Guest Role	7.1
2014	Platonic Japanese Drama, 2014, 8 eps Yui Masako (Support Role)	8	Yui Masako Support Role	7.3
2013	Tokyo Bandwagon Japanese Drama, 2013, 10 eps Hotta Sachi [Narrator] / [Ao's grandmother] (Support Role)	10	Hotta Sachi [Narrator] / [Ao's grandmother] Support Role	7.7
2012	Renai Neet Japanese Drama, 2012, 10 eps Matsumoto Satoko (Support Role)	10	Matsumoto Satoko Support Role	7.0
2011	Gou - Himetachi no Sengoku Japanese Drama, 2011, 46 eps Oba no Tsubone (Support Role)	46	Oba no Tsubone Support Role	7.7
2010	Chance Japanese Drama, 2010, 6 eps Misono Takako (Support Role)	6	Misono Takako Support Role	8.0
2008	Lotto 6 de San-oku Ni-senman En Ateta Otoko Japanese Drama, 2008, 10 eps Tachibana Michiyo [Satoru's mother] (Ep. 7) (Guest Role)	10	Tachibana Michiyo [Satoru's mother] (Ep. 7) Guest Role	7.3
2008	Maiden Punch Japanese Drama, 2008, 6 eps Okazaki Satomi (Support Role)	6	Okazaki Satomi Support Role	0.0
2008	Around 40 Japanese Drama, 2008, 11 eps Yoshinaga Haruko (Support Role)	11	Yoshinaga Haruko Support Role	7.2
2007	Haikei, Chichiue-sama Japanese Drama, 2007, 11 eps Sayoko (Ep. 10) (Guest Role)	11	Sayoko (Ep. 10) Guest Role	7.5
2007	Hana Yori Dango Season 2 Japanese Drama, 2007, 11 eps Domyoji Kaede (Support Role)	11	Domyoji Kaede Support Role	8.2
2005	Hana Yori Dango Japanese Drama, 2005, 9 eps Domyoji Kaede (Support Role)	9	Domyoji Kaede Support Role	8.2
2005	Diamond no Koi Japanese Drama, 2005, 24 eps Matsuura Miki (Unknown)	24	Matsuura Miki Unknown	4.0
2004	Last Christmas Japanese Drama, 2004, 11 eps Haruki Takako (Ep. 1-6, 8-9, 11) (Support Role)	11	Haruki Takako (Ep. 1-6, 8-9, 11) Support Role	7.3
2004	Tenka Japanese Drama, 2004, 156 eps Hirai Katsuko (Support Role)	156	Hirai Katsuko Support Role	8.9
2003	Anata no Jinsei Ohakobishimasu Japanese Drama, 2003, 11 eps Uehara Masako (Support Role)	11	Uehara Masako Support Role	8.0
2002	100 Tales of Horror Japanese Drama, 2002, 11 eps [Harima's aunt] (Ep. 4) (Support Role)	11	[Harima's aunt] (Ep. 4) Support Role	7.4
2002	Watashi no Aozora 2002 Japanese Drama, 2002, 8 eps Kitayama Tamae (Support Role)	8	Kitayama Tamae Support Role	6.0
2002	Toshiie and Matsu Japanese Drama, 2002, 49 eps Tatsu [Toshiie's mother] (Support Role)	49	Tatsu [Toshiie's mother] Support Role	8.1
2000	Watashi no Aozora Japanese Drama, 2000, 156 eps Kitayama Tamae (Support Role)	156	Kitayama Tamae Support Role	8.0
1999	Oar Japanese Drama, 1999, 3 eps Osada (Support Role)	3	Osada Support Role	8.0
1999	Romance Japanese Drama, 1999, 12 eps Akiyama Saeko (Ep. 11) (Guest Role)	12	Akiyama Saeko (Ep. 11) Guest Role	0.0
1999	Shichinin no Samurai: J ke no Hanran Japanese Drama, 1999, 74 eps (Ep. 49) (Guest Role)	74	(Ep. 49) Guest Role	8.0
1998	Hitoribocchi no Kimi ni Japanese Drama, 1998, 12 eps Hoshino Haruko (Support Role)	12	Hoshino Haruko Support Role	0.0
1997	Paradise Lost Japanese Drama, 1997, 12 eps Matsubara Masami (Support Role)	12	Matsubara Masami Support Role	0.0
1997	Mori Motonari Japanese Drama, 1997, 50 eps Fujino (Support Role)	50	Fujino Support Role	7.6
1995	Uogashi no Princess Japanese Drama, 1995, 20 eps Nishio Katsuko (Support Role)	20	Nishio Katsuko Support Role	0.0
1993	Asunaro Hakusho Japanese Drama, 1993, 11 eps [Tamotsu's mother] (Support Role)	11	[Tamotsu's mother] Support Role	7.2
1990	Geino Shakai Japanese Drama, 1990, 12 eps Takeyama Katsuko (Support Role)	12	Takeyama Katsuko Support Role	0.0
1988	Shiawase Shigan Japanese Drama, 1988, 20 eps Hayashida Katsuko (Support Role)	20	Hayashida Katsuko Support Role	5.0
1987	Family Problems Japanese Drama, 1987, 1 eps (Unknown)	1	Unknown	6.0
1987	Gyookaikun ga iku! Japanese Drama, 1987, 6 eps Matsuo Tomomi (Support Role)	6	Matsuo Tomomi Support Role	0.0
1987	Atsuku Naru Made Matte Japanese Drama, 1987, 12 eps Katsuragi Chieko (Support Role)	12	Katsuragi Chieko Support Role	6.0
1986	Danjo Shichinin Natsu Monogatari Japanese Drama, 1986, 10 eps Imai Chitose (Ep. 9) (Guest Role)	10	Imai Chitose (Ep. 9) Guest Role	7.8
1986	Tsumatachi no Shotaiken Japanese Drama, 1986, 12 eps Tachibana Masayo (Main Role)	12	Tachibana Masayo Main Role	0.0
1985	Mio Tsukushi Japanese Drama, 1985, 162 eps Furukawa Rui (Support Role)	162	Furukawa Rui Support Role	7.8
1984	Transfer Girl Y Japanese Drama, 1984, 12 eps Onoda Aya (Support Role)	12	Onoda Aya Support Role	8.0
1983	Matsumoto Seicho Series: Nami no To Japanese Drama, 1983, 3 eps (Support Role)	3	Support Role	0.0
1980	Tabigarasu Jikencho Japanese Drama, 1980, 26 eps (Ep. 23) (Guest Role)	26	(Ep. 23) Guest Role	0.0
1977	Shingo Torimonocho Japanese Drama, 1977, 196 eps (Ep. 11) (Guest Role)	196	(Ep. 11) Guest Role	2.0
1977	Kashin Japanese Drama, 1977, 52 eps O Koto (Support Role)	52	O Koto Support Role	5.0
1976	Nanairo Tongarashi Japanese Drama, 1976, 21 eps (Unknown)	21	Unknown	0.0
1973	Nami no To Japanese Drama, 1973, 30 eps (Main Role)	30	Main Role	0.0
1972	Himegimi Torimono Hikae Japanese Drama, 1972, 13 eps (Main Role)	13	Main Role	0.0
1970	Miyamoto Musashi Japanese Drama, 1970, 26 eps (Support Role)	26	Support Role	0.0
1968	Ahiru no gakkou Japanese Drama, 1968, 47 eps Mitsuda Saori (Main Role)	47	Mitsuda Saori Main Role	6.0
1957	Daiyaru 110-ban Japanese Drama, 1957, 364 eps (Ep. 265) (Guest Role)	364	(Ep. 265) Guest Role	2.0

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2022	42-50 Fire Light Japanese Movie, 2022, (Bit part)	Bit part	0.0
2021	The Lone Ume Tree Japanese Movie, 2021, Yamada Tamako (Main Role)	Yamada Tamako Main Role	7.6
2017	Sakurada Reset: Part 2 Japanese Movie, 2017, [Witch] (Support Role)	[Witch] Support Role	7.3
2017	Sakurada Reset: Part 1 Japanese Movie, 2017, [Witch] (Support Role)	[Witch] Support Role	7.3
2011	In His Chart Japanese Movie, 2011, Yukino Azumi (Support Role)	Yukino Azumi Support Role	7.3
2011	Patisserie Coin De Rue Japanese Movie, 2011, Yoshikawa (Support Role)	Yoshikawa Support Role	7.2
2010	Soup Opera Japanese Movie, 2010, Toba-chan (Support Role)	Toba-chan Support Role	7.1
2009	Carried on a Sea Breeze Japanese Movie, 2009, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
2008	Hana Yori Dango Final Japanese Movie, 2008, Domyoji Kaede (Support Role)	Domyoji Kaede Support Role	8.0
2005	Tanaka Hiroshi no Subete Japanese Movie, 2005, [Hiroshi's mother] (Support Role)	[Hiroshi's mother] Support Role	6.0
1998	Shinjuku Boy Detectives Japanese Movie, 1998, Yumeno Saeko (Support Role)	Yumeno Saeko Support Role	6.1
1995	Love Letter Japanese Movie, 1995, [Itsuki's mother] (Support Role)	[Itsuki's mother] Support Role	8.3
1993	Yakuza Ladies Revisited 2 Japanese Movie, 1993, Kayoko Kuwahara (Main Role)	Kayoko Kuwahara Main Role	0.0
1992	Kira Kira Hikaru Japanese Movie, 1992, Koyama Chiaki [Shoko's mother] (Support Role)	Koyama Chiaki [Shoko's mother] Support Role	6.7
1989	Dundee Turning Right Japanese Movie, 1989, Ashida Kaori (Support Role)	Ashida Kaori Support Role	0.0
1988	Blue Mountains '88 Japanese Movie, 1988, Hayashi Kyoko (Support Role)	Hayashi Kyoko Support Role	0.0
1988	Oracion Japanese Movie, 1988, Tano Kyoko (Support Role)	Tano Kyoko Support Role	5.0
1987	Koibitotachi no Jikoku Japanese Movie, 1987, Nishie Akiko (Support Role)	Nishie Akiko Support Role	6.1
1986	Saya: Perspective in Love Japanese Movie, 1986, [Kanzaki's mother] (Support Role)	[Kanzaki's mother] Support Role	0.0
1985	Haru no Kane Japanese Movie, 1985, Ishiwata Sanae (Support Role)	Ishiwata Sanae Support Role	0.0
1984	Mahjong Hourouki Japanese Movie, 1984, (Support Role)	Support Role	6.0
1984	Curtain Call Japanese Movie, 1984, Omori Yoshiko (Support Role)	Omori Yoshiko Support Role	7.8
1983	Modori River Japanese Movie, 1983, Ayano (Unknown)	Ayano Unknown	5.0
1982	Lovers Lost Japanese Movie, 1982, Yuki (Support Role)	Yuki Support Role	6.3
1982	Diamonds Won't Hurt Japanese Movie, 1982, Makimura Kazuko (Support Role)	Makimura Kazuko Support Role	6.1
1981	Kagero-za Japanese Movie, 1981, Mio (Support Role)	Mio Support Role	7.5
1981	Love Letter Japanese Movie, 1981, Tayo (Support Role)	Tayo Support Role	6.8
1981	Muddy River Japanese Movie, 1981, Matsumoto Shoko [Kiichi and Ginko's mother] (Support Role)	Matsumoto Shoko [Kiichi and Ginko's mother] Support Role	7.6
1980	Until Evening Japanese Movie, 1980, Yuko (Support Role)	Yuko Support Role	2.0
1980	Mister Donbei Japanese Movie, 1980, Toko [Star actress] (Support Role)	Toko [Star actress] Support Role	0.0
1977	Beast in the Shadows Japanese Movie, 1977, Masuda Fumiko (Support Role)	Masuda Fumiko Support Role	5.0
1977	Mount Hakkoda Japanese Movie, 1977, Tokushima Taeko (Support Role)	Tokushima Taeko Support Role	7.2
1973	Gokiburi Deka Japanese Movie, 1973, Sugimoto Yuko (Support Role)	Sugimoto Yuko Support Role	0.0
1971	A Soul to Devils Japanese Movie, 1971, Princess Toku (Support Role)	Princess Toku Support Role	2.0
1968	The Time of Reckoning Japanese Movie, 1968, Mayumi (Main Role)	Mayumi Main Role	7.0
1967	Lost Spring Japanese Movie, 1967, (Support Role)	Support Role	6.0
1966	Silence Has No Wings Japanese Movie, 1966, (Main Role)	Main Role	7.7
1965	Pleasures of the Flesh Japanese Movie, 1965, Shoko (Support Role)	Shoko Support Role	6.7
1965	With Beauty and Sorrow Japanese Movie, 1965, Sakami Keiko (Main Role)	Sakami Keiko Main Role	6.7
1964	Nippon Paradise Japanese Movie, 1964, Kusunoki Chieko (Main Role)	Kusunoki Chieko Main Role	7.0
1964	Narazumono Japanese Movie, 1964, Mari (Support Role)	Mari Support Role	6.1
1964	Only on Mondays Japanese Movie, 1964, Yuka (Main Role)	Yuka Main Role	6.9
1964	Pale Flower Japanese Movie, 1964, Saeko (Main Role)	Saeko Main Role	7.5
1963	Legend of a Duel to the Death Japanese Movie, 1963, Yuri Shimizu (Main Role)	Yuri Shimizu Main Role	7.6
1963	Tsumuji Kaze Japanese Movie, 1963, (Main Role)	Main Role	1.0
1962	Tears on the Lion's Mane Japanese Movie, 1962, Yuki (Support Role)	Yuki Support Role	6.5

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2015	Ihin Seirinin Tanizaki Aiko 5: Itai Naki Satsujin Japanese Special, 2015, 1 eps Kuriyama Sumie (Support Role)	1	Kuriyama Sumie Support Role	1.0
2014	Tsumatachi no Shinkansen Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps Sogo Kiku (Support Role)	1	Sogo Kiku Support Role	0.0
2014	Ihin Seirinin Tanizaki Aiko 4: Migawari no Hana Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps Kuriyama Sumiko (Support Role)	1	Kuriyama Sumiko Support Role	4.0
2012	Ihin Seirinin Tanizaki Aiko 3: 48 nenme no Shonin Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps Kuriyama Sumiko (Support Role)	1	Kuriyama Sumiko Support Role	4.0
2011	Ihin Seirinin Tanizaki Aiko 2: Todokanakatta Message Japanese Special, 2011, 1 eps Kuriyama Sumiko (Support Role)	1	Kuriyama Sumiko Support Role	6.0
2010	Ihin Seirinin Tanizaki Aiko: Shisha ga Nokoshita Message Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps Kuriyama Sumiko (Support Role)	1	Kuriyama Sumiko Support Role	4.0
2009	14-Sai 〜 Chihara Junia Tatta 1-ri no Tatakai 〜 Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps [Grandmother] (Support Role)	1	[Grandmother] Support Role	0.0
2008	Hana Yori Dango Special Final Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps Domyoji Kaede (Support Role)	1	Domyoji Kaede Support Role	7.9
2008	Torishimare Yaku Shin Nyushain Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps [Photo appearance] (Guest Role)	1	[Photo appearance] Guest Role	8.0
2008	Sanjuman-nin no Kiseki - Nidome no Happi Basudei Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps (Support Role)	1	Support Role	7.0
2005	Looking Up While Walking: The Sakamoto Kyu Story Japanese Special, 2005, 1 eps Kyu Nobuko [Manager] (Support Role)	1	Kyu Nobuko [Manager] Support Role	5.0
2002	Odamari Konbi 4: Genokai Goroshi no Rinbu (Rondo) Japanese Special, 2002, 1 eps Oshiro Nanako (Main Role)	1	Oshiro Nanako Main Role	0.0
2000	Odamari Konbi 3: Genokai Goroshi no Orugoru Japanese Special, 2000, 1 eps Oshiro Nanako (Main Role)	1	Oshiro Nanako Main Role	3.0
2000	Rinsho Shinrishi 1 Japanese Special, 2000, 1 eps Katsuragi Shiho (Guest Role)	1	Katsuragi Shiho Guest Role	0.0
2000	Odamari Konbi 2: Geinokai Goroshi no Scenario Japanese Special, 2000, 1 eps Oshiro Nanako (Main Role)	1	Oshiro Nanako Main Role	4.0
1999	Odamari Konbi 1: Geinokai Goroshi no Puzzle Japanese Special, 1999, 1 eps Oshiro Nanako (Main Role)	1	Oshiro Nanako Main Role	7.0
1997	Kimi no Te ga Sasayaite Iru Japanese Special, 1997, 5 eps Nobe Masae (Support Role)	5	Nobe Masae Support Role	8.1
1993	Izu no Odorikko Japanese Special, 1993, 2 eps (Support Role)	2	Support Role	6.0
1992	Utakata Japanese Special, 1992, 1 eps (Support Role)	1	Support Role	0.0
1987	Uchuu Shoujo Morumo 10 Bun No 1 Japanese Special, 1987, 1 eps Shirase Yoko (Support Role)	1	Shirase Yoko Support Role	6.0
1986	Nishimura Kyotaro Travel Mystery 9 Japanese Special, 1986, 1 eps Hoshino Kyoko [Daizaburo's daughter, Teiyu's wife] (Guest Role)	1	Hoshino Kyoko [Daizaburo's daughter, Teiyu's wife] Guest Role	0.0
1984	Wana ni Ochita Onna Japanese Special, 1984, 1 eps (Main Role)	1	Main Role	0.0
1981	Goben no Tsubaki: Fukushu ni Moeru Onna no Onnen Japanese Special, 1981, 1 eps (Support Role)	1	Support Role	0.0

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2021	Entertainer Rating Check! 2021 Autumn Special! Japanese TV Show, 2021, 1 eps (Guest)	1	Guest	9.0
2014	Sukatto Japan Japanese TV Show, 2014, 265 eps (Ep. 130, 139) (Guest)	265	(Ep. 130, 139) Guest	5.9
2007	Hore yuke! Star Daisakusen: Mari Momi Kiki Ippatsu! Japanese TV Show, 2007, 26 eps (Ep. 13) (Guest)	26	(Ep. 13) Guest	0.0
2007	Hana yori Dango 2 (Returns) Bangai hen: Makinoke Hajimete no Kazoku Ryoko in N.Y. Japanese TV Show, 2007, 1 eps Domyoji Kaede (Guest)	1	Domyoji Kaede Guest	7.8
2001	Nakai Masahiro no Kinyoubi no Smiletachi he Japanese TV Show, 2001, 0 eps (Regular Member)	0	Regular Member	0.0
1989	Beat Takeshi's Laughter Ultra Quiz Japanese TV Show, 1989, 20 eps (Guest)	20	Guest	0.0
1951	Kouhaku Uta Gassen Japanese TV Show, 1951, 75 eps [Supporter] (Ep. 36) (Guest)	75	[Supporter] (Ep. 36) Guest	7.6

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