Akira Takarada
Acting
- Born:
- 1934-04-29
- Died:
- 2022-03-14
- Place of birth:
- Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
Biography
Akira Takarada (April 29, 1934–March 14, 2022) was a Japanese film actor, best known for his roles in the Godzilla film series.
Known For
Filmography
Nikko Story
A World Without Cherry Blossoms
War and Peace: Akira Takarada's Testimony
Dance with Me
Yasuragi no Toki: Michi
The Dawn of Kaiju Eiga
Nipponia Nippon – Fukushima Rhapsody
The Great Buddha Arrival
Bridge over Troubled Water
The Man of the Political Economy
Keisei Saimin no Otoko
Hail to the King: 60 Years of Destruction
Godzilla Battle Royale
Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
A Far Promise
The Cabin Attendant
Godzilla
A Sparkle of Life
Carnation
Making of Godzilla vs. Mothra
Clouds Over the Hill
Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects
A Miracle of Hakone
The Man Who Never Gives Up 3: Goodbye
Glory to the Filmmaker!
A Melody for My Father
Fantastipo
Mikio Naruse 100th Birth Anniversary
Godzilla: Final Wars
The Spirit of Godzilla
I Am a Sardine
Black Corridor
Fukumimi
Prince Shōtoku
Prince Shotoku
Shibuya Midnight War Dark Street
Tales of the Unusual
Watashi no Aozora
Road to the Don 12
History of Japan’s Yakuza — Ambition Corps
History of Japan’s Yakuza — Ambition Corps 2
Tom Cat Holmes and the Twilight Hotel
Woman in Witness Protection
Sure Death 6
My name is Reiko Shiratori! The Movie
The man who became a billionaire.
My name is Reiko Shiratori!
Godzilla vs. Mothra
Patio
Homework
Minbo, or The Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion
Tales of a Golden Geisha
Clara White Paper - ShohjotaiPHOON!
The Audition
Shinobu's Tomorrow
Legend of Plumeria
Love You Till I Die
Nukata no Ōkimi
Godzilla
Travels of Lord Mito
Latitude Zero
Imaginary Paradise
Golden Eyes
Devils-in-Law
King Kong Escapes
Let's Go! Young Guy
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Big Wind from Tokyo
The Daphne
3 Raccoon Dogs
More Than 10,000 Women But...
Invasion of Astro-Monster
Ironfinger
The White Rose of Hong Kong
Start Here
The Longest Night
Blood and Diamonds
Hibari, Chiemi, Izumi: We Are Three Best Friends
Mothra vs. Godzilla
Mr. Giant's Victory Flag
Daybreak Chorus
A Woman's Life
Walleyed Nippon
Honolulu, Tokyo, Hong Kong
Devices Stronger Than Women
Anything For Success
Chûshingura
A Wanderer's Notebook
Let's Meet in Our Dreams
Me and Me
Star of Hong Kong
Breakthrough Course of Women in Trouble
Long Way to Okinawa
Shimizu Port Salaryman Part II
Woman of Design
The Wiser Age
Different Sons
The End of Summer
The Last War
A Night in Hong Kong
The Masterless 47 – Part II
Taking a Success Course
Lovers of Ginza
The Masterless 47
The 6th Suspect
The Lovelorn Geisha
The Dangerous Kiss
Singing in the Sun
Daughters, Wives and a Mother
The Storm of the Pacific
Showdown on Pier No.3
The Poem of the Blue Star
Beyond the Hills
Modern Salaryman: Bushido Romance
Sazae-san, the Wayward Wife
The Three Treasures
Young Lovers
Someday I'll Know
The College Ruggers
Samurai Saga
A Whistle in My Heart
3 Dolls in College
The Big Boss
Bright Young Maidens
The College Hero
Diary of a Successful Salaryman Part 3
Diary of an Elegant Hot Spring
Romance and Rhythm
Flower's Yearning
Yaji and Kita on the Road
Holiday in Tokyo
The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl
The Capital of Love
The Green Voyage
The Blue Mountains Part 2
Diary of a Successful Salaryman Part 2
The Blue Mountains
Schooldays
On Wings of Love
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
Reign of Terror
Diary of a Successful Salaryman
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
Birth of Romance
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
Price of Beauty
A Town with a Mountain and River
The Paradise Island Story
The Singing Tireless Town
Engagement Ring
A Strong Wind Blows
Triumphant Song of Youth
Love on Rainbow Island
Jacks and Jills
Eacape of Fear
Morishige, where are you going?
Fighting Cha Cha Girl
Wharf with the Weeping Girl
Blue Buds
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
Three Youngmen and a Dream Girl
The Wife is a University Student
Runaway Bride
Young Love Conquers All
Beast Man Snow Man
New Tengu Kurama: Samurai in the Pouring Rain
Frame of Snow
All is Well 2
All is Well
Bridal Candidates
Tomboy Daughter Diary
Godzilla
Bride in a Bathing Suit
How the Bell of Liberty Rings