Akira Takarada
Born April 29, 1934 · Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
Akira Takarada (April 29, 1934–March 14, 2022) was a Japanese film actor, best known for his roles in the Godzilla film series.
Notable Appearances
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The End of Summer
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Mothra vs. Godzilla
King Kong Escapes
Chûshingura
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
The Three Treasures
Dance with Me
A Wanderer's Notebook
Tales of the Unusual
Woman in Witness Protection
Daughters, Wives and a Mother
The Dangerous Kiss
Glory to the Filmmaker!
Latitude Zero
A Woman's Life
Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
The Longest Night
Tales of a Golden Geisha
The Last War
The Storm of the Pacific
Engagement Ring
Minbo, or The Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion
Beast Man Snow Man
Lovers of Ginza
The Audition
Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects
The Big Boss
A Whistle in My Heart
The White Rose of Hong Kong
The Wiser Age
Devils-in-Law
Three Youngmen and a Dream Girl
Sure Death 6
Someday I'll Know
Woman of Design
The Dawn of Kaiju Eiga
Making of Godzilla vs. Mothra
Travels of Lord Mito
A Far Promise
Taking a Success Course
The Lovelorn Geisha
Me and Me
Long Way to Okinawa
The Cabin Attendant
Hibari, Chiemi, Izumi: We Are Three Best Friends
Imaginary Paradise
Honolulu, Tokyo, Hong Kong
Tom Cat Holmes and the Twilight Hotel
A Night in Hong Kong
Bright Young Maidens
War and Peace: Akira Takarada's Testimony
Prince Shōtoku
Mr. Giant's Victory Flag
Blood and Diamonds
Modern Salaryman: Bushido Romance
Shimizu Port Salaryman Part II
Ironfinger
Diary of an Elegant Hot Spring
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
New Tengu Kurama: Samurai in the Pouring Rain
Breakthrough Course of Women in Trouble
The Masterless 47
All is Well
The Masterless 47 – Part II
The Capital of Love
Diary of a Successful Salaryman Part 3
The Great Buddha Arrival
More Than 10,000 Women But...
Birth of Romance
The Blue Mountains
Morishige, where are you going?
Love on Rainbow Island
Love You Till I Die
Young Love Conquers All
The Man of the Political Economy
The Poem of the Blue Star
Beyond the Hills
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
Legend of Plumeria
Let's Meet in Our Dreams
History of Japan’s Yakuza — Ambition Corps 2
Bride in a Bathing Suit
The Paradise Island Story
Let's Go! Young Guy
Clara White Paper - ShohjotaiPHOON!
Samurai Saga
Yaji and Kita on the Road
Different Sons
Walleyed Nippon
A Town with a Mountain and River
Bridge over Troubled Water
The Spirit of Godzilla
Frame of Snow
Sazae-san, the Wayward Wife
A Miracle of Hakone
Fighting Cha Cha Girl
Nipponia Nippon – Fukushima Rhapsody
Golden Eyes
My name is Reiko Shiratori! The Movie
A World Without Cherry Blossoms
How the Bell of Liberty Rings
Patio
Jacks and Jills
Star of Hong Kong
Devices Stronger Than Women
Hail to the King: 60 Years of Destruction
Diary of a Successful Salaryman
3 Dolls in College
Daybreak Chorus
The Green Voyage
Fukumimi
The College Ruggers
Holiday in Tokyo
Price of Beauty
All is Well 2
Blue Buds
A Strong Wind Blows
On Wings of Love
Big Wind from Tokyo
Fantastipo
Flower's Yearning
Runaway Bride
Shinobu's Tomorrow
Young Lovers
The 6th Suspect
The College Hero
Anything For Success
The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl
Reign of Terror
The man who became a billionaire.
3 Raccoon Dogs
The Man Who Never Gives Up 3: Goodbye
The Daphne
Tomboy Daughter Diary
Wharf with the Weeping Girl
Black Corridor
Romance and Rhythm
Singing in the Sun
The Wife is a University Student
Eacape of Fear
History of Japan’s Yakuza — Ambition Corps
A Melody for My Father
Shibuya Midnight War Dark Street
Diary of a Successful Salaryman Part 2
Nikko Story
Schooldays
I Am a Sardine
Start Here
Triumphant Song of Youth
Bridal Candidates
The Singing Tireless Town
Road to the Don 12
A Sparkle of Life
Showdown on Pier No.3
The Blue Mountains Part 2
Mikio Naruse 100th Birth Anniversary
