Tsuyako Okajima

Biography

Tsuyako Okajima was a renowned silent film actress who rose to stardom in Japan during the 1920s. Born on January 9, 1909, in Nagoya City, Okajima began her career as a child performer in traditional theater, eventually debuting in films at the age of 12. She became a leading lady at Matsudaira Kinensha and later joined East Asia Kinema, where she appeared in notable roles such as Majyo Witch in "The House Where Evil Dwells" (1982).