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