Kyōko Kagawa (née Kyōko Makino; born December 5, 1931) is a Japanese actress, considered one of the last great performers from the golden age of Japanese cinema. Her career took off in the 1950s, leading her to collaborate with the most important directors of her time. She was a recurring presence in the works of Akira Kurosawa, who directed her in films such as *The Bad Sleep Well* (1960), *High and Low* (1963), and *Red Beard* (1965). For Yasujirō Ozu, she played an unforgettable role in the masterpiece *Tokyo Story* (1953), while for Kenji Mizoguchi she worked on celebrated films such as *Sansho the Bailiff* (1954) and *The Crucified Lovers* (1954). Her filmography also includes collaborations with Mikio Naruse. Throughout her long career, she has received numerous awards, including the Kinema Junpo Award and the Medal of Honor with Purple Ribbon from the Japanese government. In 2011, she was awarded the FIAF Award for her contribution to the preservation of the world's film heritage.