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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Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla
Terror of Mechagodzilla
The Last Embrace
Son of Godzilla
Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto
Rodan
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla
A Teapicker's Song of Goodbye
The Merciless Trap
A Farewell to the Woman Called My Sister
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
Station
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
Blood on the Sea
I Want to Be a Shellfish
Mothra
Godzilla
Operation Mad Dog
Japan's Longest Day
Battle of the Japan Sea
Atragon
Chûshingura
Legend of the Cat Monster
This Love Costs 50 Million Yen
The Mysterians
Port Arthur
Gorath
Saga of the Vagabonds
Ultraman: Monster Movie Feature
The Storm of the Pacific
Sayonara Jupiter
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple
Bloodthirsty Hawk
Varan the Unbelievable
Samurai Assassin
Admiral Yamamoto
Samurai Banners
Yagyu Secret Scrolls: Ninjitsu - Part II
Prophecies of Nostradamus
The H-Man
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
Girls of the Night
The Three Treasures
The War in Space
Latitude Zero
A Long, Comic Story of Houses in Their Prime
The Imperial Navy
Zero Fighter
Daredevil in the Castle
Attack Squadron
Samurai Saga
Nomugi Pass
The Last Days of Planet Earth
Yagyu Secret Scrolls
Varan
Diary of a Successful Salaryman • Conclusion-Bridegroom: Manager No.1
Tora-san Meets His Lordship
Farewell Rabaul
Brain 17
Ultraman: Great Monster Decisive Battle
L'Essayage
The Retreat from Kiska
The Wicked Boy
The Secret of the Telegian
The Boss of Pick-Pocket Bay
One Night of Love
The Big Boss
The Militarists
Kojiro
Dog of Fortune
Rodan! The Flying Monster
Get 'em All
Adventure in Kigan Castle
A Brother and His Sister
Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender
The Human Revolution
The Last Gunfight
The Weed of Crime
Westward Desperado
The Family
Siege of Fort Bismarck
Revenge of Jorurizaka 1: Attack at Onibushi Pass
Revenge at Jorurizaka 2: Bloody Battle at Dawn
Holiday in Tokyo
Geisha in the Old City
Main Line to Terror
Ironfinger
Rise Against the Sword
The Elegant Life of Mr. Everyman
The Last Escape
Young Challengers
Money Is Most Important
Blueprint of Murder
Young Guy in Hawaii
Rainy Night Duel
Tiger Flight
Itsuko to sono haha
At This Late Date, the Charleston
Youth Season
Operation Sewer Rats
The Great Japanese Pick-Pocket Club
The Lost Alibi
Daitetsujin 17: Aerial Battleship
Whirlwind
The White Rose of Hong Kong
Big Shots Die at Dawn
Mr. Pu
The Mad Atlantic
Last Days of the Samurai
The Killing Bottle
Sensation Seekers
Revive! Ultraman
Fugitive Alien
The Forbidden Scoop
風来忍法帖 八方破れ
Showdown on Pier No.3
Ôban
Man Against Man
Operation Enemy Fort
Structure of Hate
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 2)
Challenge to Live
A Man in the Storm
Girls in the Orchard
風来忍法帖
No Response from Car 33
The Luckiest Dai
Kill the Killer!
Travels of Lord Mito
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
University Bandits
Sazae-san's Marriage
Even The Mighty Shed Tears
Eacape of Fear
Crazy Violence at Shimizu Harbor
Legend of the Irresponsible Hero
The Lone Journey
Imaginary Paradise
Devices Stronger Than Women
Flower's Yearning
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
Crazy Big Explosion
The Sea of Sparta
Three Generations of Company Presidents
3 Dolls in College
Female Detective Story: S.O.S Woman
The House of Evil: Dangerous Temptation
Ant Hell War
Examination Hell
Botchan shain seishun wa ore no monoda!
The Rabble
Wharf with the Weeping Girl
A Woman in Danger
Summer in Eclipse
Tactics of Love
Whirlpool of Love
Zoku Ôban: Fûun hen
Jūyaku kōho-sei nanbā 1
