Eri Ishida (born November 9, 1960) is an acclaimed Japanese actress, director, and writer from Kumamoto, known for her award-winning roles in films like A Chaos of Flowers and the Tsuribaka Nisshi series. Since her debut in the early 1980s, she has garnered multiple accolades, including Best Supporting Actress at the Japan Academy Awards and Yokohama Film Festival. Her extensive career includes international projects such as the Australian film AYA (1991), Lost Girls and Love Hotels (2020), and Snake Eyes (2021).