Akihiko Hirata
Born December 26, 1927 · 日本, 東京都
Akihiko Hirata (born Hirata Akihiko; 26 December 1927–25 July 1984) was a Japanese film actor. While Hirata starred in many movies (including Hiroshi Inagaki's Samurai trilogy), he is most well known for his work in the kaiju genre, including such films as King Kong vs. Godzilla, The Mysterians, and his most famous role of Dr. Daisuke Serizawa, the brilliant but disturbed young scientist in the original Godzilla, released in 1954. Hirata died after a long battle with lung cancer in 1984, at age 56.
Notable Appearances
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Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
Sanjuro
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
The Merciless Trap
Son of Godzilla
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
Blood on the Sea
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla
The Last Embrace
I Want to Be a Shellfish
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
King Kong vs. Godzilla
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto
Godzilla
Operation Mad Dog
Rodan
A Farewell to the Woman Called My Sister
Admiral Yamamoto
Station
Terror of Mechagodzilla
Mothra
Port Arthur
A Long, Comic Story of Houses in Their Prime
Brain 17
Ultraman: Monster Movie Feature
Japan's Longest Day
Samurai Assassin
A Teapicker's Song of Goodbye
Atragon
Bloodthirsty Hawk
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple
Gorath
Varan the Unbelievable
The Mysterians
Saga of the Vagabonds
Diary of a Successful Salaryman • Conclusion-Bridegroom: Manager No.1
Chûshingura
Latitude Zero
Prophecies of Nostradamus
Battle of the Japan Sea
The Imperial Navy
One Night of Love
Yagyu Secret Scrolls: Ninjitsu - Part II
The Storm of the Pacific
The H-Man
Rodan! The Flying Monster
Girls of the Night
The Three Treasures
The War in Space
A Brother and His Sister
The Last Escape
The Retreat from Kiska
Sayonara Jupiter
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
Yagyu Secret Scrolls
Samurai Banners
Samurai Saga
Legend of the Cat Monster
The Militarists
Varan
The Wicked Boy
Whirlwind
Daredevil in the Castle
The Luckiest Dai
Blueprint of Murder
The Killing Bottle
The Secret of the Telegian
Kojiro
Nomugi Pass
Challenge to Live
The Elegant Life of Mr. Everyman
The Last Days of Planet Earth
Attack Squadron
Operation Sewer Rats
Adventure in Kigan Castle
Tora-san Meets His Lordship
The Family
Dog of Fortune
The Last Gunfight
Siege of Fort Bismarck
Rise Against the Sword
The Great Japanese Pick-Pocket Club
Ultraman: Great Monster Decisive Battle
The Lost Alibi
Ironfinger
Holiday in Tokyo
Money Is Most Important
The White Rose of Hong Kong
Westward Desperado
The Mad Atlantic
The Big Boss
Main Line to Terror
At This Late Date, the Charleston
Revive! Ultraman
The Weed of Crime
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender
Geisha in the Old City
Mr. Pu
The Boss of Pick-Pocket Bay
Whirlpool of Love
Structure of Hate
Big Shots Die at Dawn
Man Against Man
Daitetsujin 17: Aerial Battleship
Youth Season
Ôban
Three Generations of Company Presidents
Get 'em All
Sensation Seekers
Botchan shain seishun wa ore no monoda!
Zero Fighter
Sazae-san's Marriage
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 2)
Girls in the Orchard
Rainy Night Duel
The Forbidden Scoop
Farewell Rabaul
University Bandits
Crazy Big Explosion
Ant Hell War
風来忍法帖
Legend of the Irresponsible Hero
A Man in the Storm
風来忍法帖 八方破れ
Young Challengers
The Human Revolution
Young Guy in Hawaii
3 Dolls in College
Tactics of Love
Zoku Ôban: Fûun hen
Showdown on Pier No.3
Kill the Killer!
Devices Stronger Than Women
Imaginary Paradise
Last Days of the Samurai
The Rabble
Operation Enemy Fort
Wharf with the Weeping Girl
Fugitive Alien
The House of Evil: Dangerous Temptation
Summer in Eclipse
Crazy Violence at Shimizu Harbor
Revenge of Jorurizaka 1: Attack at Onibushi Pass
Tiger Flight
The Lone Journey
Travels of Lord Mito
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
Itsuko to sono haha
Revenge at Jorurizaka 2: Bloody Battle at Dawn
Eacape of Fear
The Sea of Sparta
Jūyaku kōho-sei nanbā 1
No Response from Car 33
Even The Mighty Shed Tears
A Woman in Danger
Examination Hell
Female Detective Story: S.O.S Woman
