Kei Fujiwara

Biography

Kei Fujiwara is a Japanese actress and filmmaker born on March 12, 1957, who rose to fame with her roles in underground theater and films, including Shinya Tsukamoto's cult classic Tetsuo: The Iron Man. She also co-founded the experimental theater company Organ Vital and worked closely with Tsukamoto on several projects. Her early career was marked by a move from rural Japan to Tokyo and a mentorship under playwright Jūrō Kara.