Kaori Momoi

Kaori Momoi (b. 1952, Tokyo) studied for three years at the British Royal Academy of Ballet and at the Bungakuza School of Dramatic Art. She debuted in film as an actress in 1971 and since then has appeared in almost sixty film roles, which won her a number awards at home and two prizes abroad. She became recognised outside her country, in particular, for her portrayal of Mother, the owner of a geisha house in the successful film by Rob Marshall Memoirs of a Geisha… (more)