Photo: Bungeishunjū / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
I have a real soft spot for Mie Hama, because she's one of those mid-century Japanese stars who carried herself with this calm, unflappable poise that you just don't see manufactured anymore. Most folks outside Japan know her as Kissy Suzuki in You Only Live Twice, and honestly she's the best thing in that movie, holding her own with quiet steel while everything around her goes full spy-spectacle. But what gets me is the bigger picture: born in wartime Tokyo in 1943, scooping up a newcomer award barely out of her teens, and still going strong decades later. There's no flashy scandal reel here, just a steady, dignified presence that reads as classier the longer you look. I find that kind of staying power way more impressive than fireworks.
Overview
Mie Hama is a Japanese actress born on November 20, 1943, in Tokyo. She rose to prominence early in her career, winning the Elan d'Or Award for Best Newcomer in 1962, and also received the Golden Arrow Award. Standing 164 cm tall, she was active in Japanese film during the Showa era. Further details of her career timeline and personal life are not publicly available.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mie Hama
- Name (Japanese)
- 浜美枝
- Reading
- はま みえ
- Born
- November 20, 1943 (age 82)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Goat (未)
- Origin
- Tokyo, Japan
- Height
- 164cm
- Occupation
- Actress / Film Actress
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Elan d'Or Award – Best Newcomer (1962)
- Golden Arrow Award (year unknown)
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%B5%9C%E7%BE%8E%E6%9E%9D
Frequently asked questions
When was Mie Hama born?
Born November 20, 1943 (age 82).
Where is Mie Hama from?
Mie Hama is from Tokyo, Japan.
What does Mie Hama do?
Mie Hama works as Actress, Film Actress.
How tall is Mie Hama?
Mie Hama is 164cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.