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