Masako Natsume

Masako Natsume
夏目 雅子
Masako Natsume on the cover of a 1997 calendar
Born
Masako Odate

(1957-11-17)November 17, 1957
Hiroo, Shibuya, Japan
DiedSeptember 11, 1985(1985-09-11) (aged 27)
Keio University Hospital, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
Resting placeHōfu, Yamaguchi
OccupationActress
Years active1976–1985
Height1.64 m (5 ft 4+1⁄2 in)
SpouseShizuka Ijūin (1984–1985)
AwardsBest actress, 8th Hochi Film Award (1983)

Masako Natsume (夏目 雅子, Natsume Masako; November 17, 1957 – September 11, 1985) was a Japanese actress from Tokyo. Widely popular in Japan, she gained worldwide recognition for her portrayal of Tripitaka in the TV series Monkey, which is now considered a cult classic.

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