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