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Chiemi Eri

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Japanese singer (1937–1982)

Film & TV

Taitō, Tokyo, Japan

Chiemi Eri, born Chiemi Kubo, was a Japanese singer and actress. Her singing career started at age 14 with a version of "Tennessee Waltz", and the year after in 1952 she made her film debut in "Môjû tsukai no shôjo". Chiemi Eri would star as the lead in the Sazae-san film series adapted from the popular manga. Throughout her career Chiemi Eri would appeared in more than 50 feature films

Known for

  • Sudachi no toki kyoiku wa shinazu1981
  • Rising Dragon: Soft Skin Gambler1969
  • Hibari, Chiemi, Izumi: We Are Three Best Friends1964
  • The Money Dance1964
  • Travels of Hibari and Chiemi 2 — Toshi1963
  • Tragedy of the Coolie Samurai1963
  • Dokuritsu bijin-tai — Chiyogiku1963
  • Sakiko-san chotto — 南条咲子1963
  • Tōkyō sanosa musume1962
  • A Carpenter and Children1962

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🎤 Chiemi Eri (江利チエミ, 1937–1982) --- 🌟 The Daughter of Jazz & Folk Born January 11, 1937 in Tokyo to a musician father and singer mother, Chiemi began singing at just 14—her debut cover of "Tennessee Waltz" skyrocketed her into stardom during the post-war era . 🎙 Genre-Bending Pioneer Mastered kayōkyoku, enka, jazz, and folk, blending them seamlessly. Her repertoire spanned from traditional Japanese folk to American hits like "Jambalaya" and "Come on-a My House," all backed by Nobuo Ha

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Gender
female
Citizenship
Empire of Japan
Place of birth
Taitō-ku
Place of death
Minato
Occupation
singer
Languages spoken
Japanese
Native language
Japanese
Genre
jazz
Instrument
voice
Record label
King Records
Image
Chiemi Eri 1952.png
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date of birth
1937-01-11
date of death
1982-02-13
Commons category
Chiemi Eri
name in kana
えり チエミ
manner of death
accidental death
name in native language
江利チエミ
start of work period
1952-00-00
ethnic group
Japanese people
end of work period
1982-00-00
writing language
Japanese
birth name
久保智恵美
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