高畑勳
She was famous for her roles in Japanese television series and appeared starring opposite Shintaro Katsu in both a film from the "Zatoichi" series and in the first film of the "Hanzo the Razor" trilogy. She was, however, mostly famous for her singing. She was also a voice actor in the 1999 anime film "My Neighbors the Yamadas" directed by Isao Takahata.