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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King Kong vs. Godzilla
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla
The Mysterians
Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla
Rodan
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Mothra
Son of Godzilla
Godzilla
Terror of Mechagodzilla
New News Reporter: The Trap of the Big City
Gorath
Chûshingura
The H-Man
Station
Varan the Unbelievable
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
The War in Space
Japan's Longest Day
Port Arthur
Rodan! The Flying Monster
Atragon
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
The Last Days of Planet Earth
Samurai Assassin
The Three Treasures
Battle of the Japan Sea
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple
Latitude Zero
Prophecies of Nostradamus
Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto
The Imperial Navy
The Storm of the Pacific
The Militarists
A Long, Comic Story of Houses in Their Prime
Admiral Yamamoto
Samurai Banners
Sayonara Jupiter
Kurama Tengu: Goyō tō ihen
Whirlwind
Saga of the Vagabonds
Varan
I Want to Be a Shellfish
Daredevil in the Castle
Attack Squadron
Girls of the Night
The Family
Brain 17
Nomugi Pass
The Story of Zenta and Sanpei: Kids in the Wind
Record of Loving Your Wife
The Last Gunfight
Yagyu Secret Scrolls
Faraway Man
Man Against Man
Main Line to Terror
Ultraman: Great Monster Decisive Battle
The Secret of the Telegian
The Retreat from Kiska
Taming an Unruly Girl
Blueprint of Murder
Kojiro
Ultraman: Monster Movie Feature
The Big Boss
Blood on the Sea
Diary of a Successful Salaryman • Conclusion-Bridegroom: Manager No.1
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
Zero Pilot
L'Essayage
Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender
Legend of the Cat Monster
The Lost Alibi
Rise Against the Sword
The Last Embrace
Bloodthirsty Hawk
Adventure in Kigan Castle
Get 'em All
Westward Desperado
Holiday in Tokyo
Dog of Fortune
Operation Mad Dog
The Elegant Life of Mr. Everyman
Siege of Fort Bismarck
Whirlpool of Love
Employee with the Secret Savings and the Autocrat President: The Autocrat President's Pure Heart
A Brother and His Sister
Yagyu Secret Scrolls: Ninjitsu - Part II
Samurai Saga
Ant Hell War
Farewell Rabaul
The Last Escape
The White Rose of Hong Kong
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
Challenge to Live
Geisha in the Old City
Showdown on Pier No.3
One Night of Love
Family Safety
The Weed of Crime
Ironfinger
Operation Enemy Fort
Big Shots Die at Dawn
Itsuko to sono haha
The Merciless Trap
Fugitive Alien
Young Challengers
The Fighter in the Ring
Young Guy in Hawaii
Mr. Pu
The Great Japanese Pick-Pocket Club
A Man in the Storm
Homeless Ninja Trick Book: Lose in All Directions
Tora-san Meets His Lordship
The House of Evil: Dangerous Temptation
Operation Sewer Rats
Sazae-san's Marriage
Ôban
The Forbidden Scoop
Crazy Big Explosion
3 Dolls in College
The Rabble
The Wicked Boy
Summer in Eclipse
Legend of the Irresponsible Hero
The Killing Bottle
University Bandits
Money Is Most Important
Crazy Violence at Shimizu Harbor
The Human Revolution
Zoku Ôban: Fûun hen
Homeless Ninja Trick Book
At This Late Date, the Charleston
Three Generations of Company Presidents
Rainy Night Duel
Sensation Seekers
Devices Stronger Than Women
Structure of Hate
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
A Woman in Danger
Female Detective Story: S.O.S Woman
A Farewell to the Woman Called My Sister
Imaginary Paradise
Wharf with the Weeping Girl
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 2)
The Luckiest Dai
Botchan shain seishun wa ore no monoda!
A Teapicker's Song of Goodbye
Daitetsujin 17: Aerial Battleship
Examination Hell
This Love Costs 50 Million Yen
The Mad Atlantic
Travels of Lord Mito
The Lone Journey
Flower's Yearning
Kill the Killer!
Last Days of the Samurai
Revive! Ultraman
Tiger Flight
Youth Season
Jūyaku kōho-sei nanbā 1
Even The Mighty Shed Tears
Tactics of Love
Girls in the Orchard
No Response from Car 33
Eacape of Fear
The Boss of Pick-Pocket Bay
The Sea of Sparta
Revenge of Jorurizaka 1: Attack at Onibushi Pass
