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Masako Natsume | |
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夏目 雅子 | |
Born | Masako Odate November 17, 1957 |
Died | September 11, 1985 | (aged 27)
Resting place | Hōfu, Yamaguchi |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1976–1985 |
Height | 1.64 m (5 ft 4+1⁄2 in) |
Spouse | Shizuka Ijūin (1984–1985) |
Awards | Best 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.