- Language
- Japanese
- Gender
- Female
- Date of birth
- 1933-08-09
- Hometown
- Nogizaka, Minato, Tokyo, Japan
- Blood type
- A
Tetsuko Kuroyanagi
黒柳徹子
Tetsuko Kuroyanagi is a Japanese actress, television personality, World Wide Fund for Nature advisor, and Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF. She joined NHK Broadcasting Theatre Company as the first television actress in 1953. In 1954, she made her debut as the lead actress in the radio drama Yambō Nimbō Tombō. In 1976, TV Asahi's Tetsuko's Room (Tetsuko no Heya) started airing. This program was recognized by the Guinness World Records in 2011 for having the highest number of broadcasts by the same host. It has been airing on weekdays at noon every week, and as of 2023, it has surpassed 11,000 episodes in its 48th year.
Her autobiographical book, Totto-Chan: The Little Girl at the Window, which depicts her childhood, became a post-WW2 bestseller with over 8 million copies sold in Japan and 25 million copies worldwide.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tetsuko Kuroyanagi's name in other languages?
Tetsuko Kuroyanagi is also known as 黒柳徹子.
When is Tetsuko Kuroyanagi's birthday?
Tetsuko Kuroyanagi was born on August 9, 1933.
How old is Tetsuko Kuroyanagi?
Tetsuko Kuroyanagi is 92 years old.
What is Tetsuko Kuroyanagi's gender?
Tetsuko Kuroyanagi is female.
What is Tetsuko Kuroyanagi's blood type?
Tetsuko Kuroyanagi's blood type is A.
What language does Tetsuko Kuroyanagi voice in?
Tetsuko Kuroyanagi performs in Japanese.
Where is Tetsuko Kuroyanagi from?
Tetsuko Kuroyanagi is from Nogizaka, Minato, Tokyo, Japan.
