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