Akira Takarada
Acting
1934-04-29 · 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.
Filmography
Nikko Story
2023 · Movie
A World Without Cherry Blossoms
2022 · Movie
War and Peace: Akira Takarada's Testimony
2021 · Movie
Dance with Me
2019 · Movie
Yasuragi no Toki: Michi
2019 · Series
The Dawn of Kaiju Eiga
2019 · Movie
Nipponia Nippon – Fukushima Rhapsody
2019 · Movie
The Great Buddha Arrival
2018 · Movie
Bridge over Troubled Water
2018 · Movie
The Man of the Political Economy
2015 · Movie
Keisei Saimin no Otoko
2015 · Series
Hail to the King: 60 Years of Destruction
2015 · Movie
Godzilla Battle Royale
2014 · Movie
Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
2014 · Movie
A Far Promise
2014 · Movie
The Cabin Attendant
2014 · Movie
Godzilla
2014 · Movie
A Sparkle of Life
2013 · Movie
Carnation
2011 · Series
Making of Godzilla vs. Mothra
2010 · Movie
Clouds Over the Hill
2009 · Series
Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects
2008 · Movie
A Miracle of Hakone
2008 · Movie
The Man Who Never Gives Up 3: Goodbye
2007 · Movie
Glory to the Filmmaker!
2007 · Movie
A Melody for My Father
2005 · Movie
Fantastipo
2005 · Movie
Mikio Naruse 100th Birth Anniversary
2005 · Movie
Godzilla: Final Wars
2004 · Movie
The Spirit of Godzilla
2004 · Movie
I Am a Sardine
2004 · Movie
Black Corridor
2004 · Movie
Fukumimi
2003 · Movie
Prince Shotoku
2001 · Series
Prince Shōtoku
2001 · Movie
Shibuya Midnight War Dark Street
2001 · Movie
Tales of the Unusual
2000 · Movie
Watashi no Aozora
2000 · Series
Road to the Don 12
2000 · Movie
History of Japan’s Yakuza — Ambition Corps
1999 · Movie
History of Japan’s Yakuza — Ambition Corps 2
1999 · Movie
Tom Cat Holmes and the Twilight Hotel
1998 · Movie
Woman in Witness Protection
1997 · Movie
Sure Death 6
1996 · Movie
My name is Reiko Shiratori! The Movie
1995 · Movie
The man who became a billionaire.
1994 · Movie
My name is Reiko Shiratori!
1993 · Series
Godzilla vs. Mothra
1992 · Movie
Aladdin
1992 · Movie
Patio
1992 · Movie
Homework
1992 · Series
Minbo, or The Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion
1992 · Movie
Tales of a Golden Geisha
1990 · Movie
Clara White Paper - ShohjotaiPHOON!
1985 · Movie
The Audition
1984 · Movie
Shinobu's Tomorrow
1984 · Movie
Legend of Plumeria
1983 · Movie
Love You Till I Die
1981 · Movie
Nukata no Ōkimi
1980 · Series
Godzilla
1977 · Movie
Travels of Lord Mito
1969 · Movie
Latitude Zero
1969 · Movie
Imaginary Paradise
1968 · Movie
Golden Eyes
1968 · Movie
Devils-in-Law
1968 · Movie
King Kong Escapes
1967 · Movie
Let's Go! Young Guy
1967 · Movie
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
1966 · Movie
Big Wind from Tokyo
1966 · Movie
The Daphne
1966 · Movie
3 Raccoon Dogs
1966 · Movie
More Than 10,000 Women But...
1966 · Movie
Invasion of Astro-Monster
1965 · Movie
Ironfinger
1965 · Movie
The White Rose of Hong Kong
1965 · Movie
Start Here
1965 · Movie
The Longest Night
1965 · Movie
Blood and Diamonds
1964 · Movie
Hibari, Chiemi, Izumi: We Are Three Best Friends
1964 · Movie
Mothra vs. Godzilla
1964 · Movie
Mr. Giant's Victory Flag
1964 · Movie
Daybreak Chorus
1963 · Movie
A Woman's Life
1963 · Movie
Walleyed Nippon
1963 · Movie
Honolulu, Tokyo, Hong Kong
1963 · Movie
Devices Stronger Than Women
1963 · Movie
Anything For Success
1962 · Movie
Chûshingura
1962 · Movie
A Wanderer's Notebook
1962 · Movie
Let's Meet in Our Dreams
1962 · Movie
Me and Me
1962 · Movie
Star of Hong Kong
1962 · Movie
Breakthrough Course of Women in Trouble
1962 · Movie
Shimizu Port Salaryman Part II
1962 · Movie
Long Way to Okinawa
1962 · Movie
Woman of Design
1962 · Movie
The Wiser Age
1962 · Movie
Different Sons
1961 · Movie
The End of Summer
1961 · Movie
The Last War
1961 · Movie
A Night in Hong Kong
1961 · Movie
The Masterless 47 – Part II
1961 · Movie
Taking a Success Course
1961 · Movie
Lovers of Ginza
1961 · Movie
The Masterless 47
1960 · Movie
The 6th Suspect
1960 · Movie
The Lovelorn Geisha
1960 · Movie
The Dangerous Kiss
1960 · Movie
Singing in the Sun
1960 · Movie
Daughters, Wives and a Mother
1960 · Movie
The Storm of the Pacific
1960 · Movie
Showdown on Pier No.3
1960 · Movie
The Poem of the Blue Star
1960 · Movie
Beyond the Hills
1960 · Movie
Modern Salaryman: Bushido Romance
1960 · Movie
Sazae-san, the Wayward Wife
1959 · Movie
The Three Treasures
1959 · Movie
Young Lovers
1959 · Movie
Someday I'll Know
1959 · Movie
The College Ruggers
1959 · Movie
Samurai Saga
1959 · Movie
A Whistle in My Heart
1959 · Movie
3 Dolls in College
1959 · Movie
The Big Boss
1959 · Movie
The Path Under the Platanes
1959 · Movie
Bright Young Maidens
1958 · Movie
The College Hero
1958 · Movie
Diary of a Successful Salaryman Part 3
1958 · Movie
Diary of an Elegant Hot Spring
1958 · Movie
Romance and Rhythm
1958 · Movie
Flower's Yearning
1958 · Movie
Yaji and Kita on the Road
1958 · Movie
Holiday in Tokyo
1958 · Movie
The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl
1958 · Movie
The Capital of Love
1958 · Movie
The Green Voyage
1957 · Movie
The Blue Mountains Part 2
1957 · Movie
Diary of a Successful Salaryman Part 2
1957 · Movie
The Blue Mountains
1957 · Movie
Schooldays
1957 · Movie
On Wings of Love
1957 · Movie
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
1957 · Movie
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
1957 · Movie
Reign of Terror
1957 · Movie
Diary of a Successful Salaryman
1957 · Movie
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
1957 · Movie
Birth of Romance
1957 · Movie
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
1957 · Movie
Price of Beauty
1957 · Movie
A Town with a Mountain and River
1957 · Movie
The Paradise Island Story
1957 · Movie
The Singing Tireless Town
1957 · Movie
Engagement Ring
1956 · Movie
A Strong Wind Blows
1956 · Movie
Triumphant Song of Youth
1956 · Movie
Love on Rainbow Island
1956 · Movie
Jacks and Jills
1956 · Movie
Eacape of Fear
1956 · Movie
Morishige, where are you going?
1956 · Movie
Fighting Cha Cha Girl
1956 · Movie
Wharf with the Weeping Girl
1956 · Movie
Blue Buds
1956 · Movie
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
1956 · Movie
Three Youngmen and a Dream Girl
1956 · Movie
The Wife is a University Student
1956 · Movie
Runaway Bride
1956 · Movie
Young Love Conquers All
1955 · Movie
Beast Man Snow Man
1955 · Movie
New Tengu Kurama: Samurai in the Pouring Rain
1955 · Movie
Frame of Snow
1955 · Movie
All is Well 2
1955 · Movie
All is Well
1955 · Movie
Bridal Candidates
1955 · Movie
Tomboy Daughter Diary
1955 · Movie
Godzilla
1954 · Movie
Bride in a Bathing Suit
1954 · Movie
How the Bell of Liberty Rings
1954 · Movie