Akira Takarada

Known for Acting

Details

Birthday: April 29, 1934

Deathday: March 14, 2022

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.

Actor

2023

Nikko Story

2022

A World Without Cherry Blossoms

2021

War and Peace: Akira Takarada's Testimony

2019

Dance with Me

2019

The Dawn of Kaiju Eiga

2019

Nipponia Nippon – Fukushima Rhapsody

2018

Bridge over Troubled Water

2018

The Great Buddha Arrival

2015

The Man of the Political Economy

2015

Hail to the King: 60 Years of Destruction

2014

Godzilla Battle Royale

2014

Godzilla

2014

A Far Promise

2014

The Cabin Attendant

2014

Kingdom Hearts Re:coded

2013

A Sparkle of Life

2010

Making of Godzilla vs. Mothra

2008

Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects

2008

A Miracle of Hakone

2007

Glory to the Filmmaker!

2007

The Man Who Never Gives Up 3: Goodbye

2005

Fantastipo

2005

Mikio Naruse 100th Birth Anniversary

2005

A Melody for My Father

2004

Godzilla: Final Wars

2004

I Am a Sardine

2004

Black Corridor

2004

スピリットオブゴジラ～怪獣を演じた男たちの軌跡～

2003

Fukumimi

2001

Prince Shōtoku

2001

Prince Shōtoku

2001

Shibuya Midnight War Dark Street

2000

Road to the Don 12

2000

Tales of the Unusual

1999

History of Japan’s Yakuza — Ambition Corps 2

1999

History of Japan’s Yakuza — Ambition Corps

1998

Tom Cat Holmes and the Twilight Hotel

1997

Woman in Witness Protection

1996

Sure Death 6

1995

My name is Reiko Shiratori! The Movie

1994

The man who became a billionaire.

1992

Godzilla vs. Mothra

1992

Minbo, or The Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion

1992

Patio

1990

Tales of a Golden Geisha

1985

Clara White Paper - ShohjotaiPHOON!

1984

The Audition

1984

Shinobu's Tomorrow

1983

Legend of Plumeria

1981

Love You Till I Die

1977

Godzilla

1969

Travels of Lord Mito

1969

Latitude Zero

1968

Golden Eyes

1968

Imaginary Paradise

1968

Devils-in-Law

1967

King Kong Escapes

1967

Let's Go! Young Guy

1966

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

1966

The Daphne

1966

3 Raccoon Dogs

1966

More Than 10,000 Women But...

1966

Big Wind from Tokyo

1965

Invasion of Astro-Monster

1965

Ironfinger

1965

The Longest Night

1965

The White Rose of Hong Kong

1965

Start Here

1964

Mothra vs. Godzilla

1964

Hibari, Chiemi, Izumi: We Are Three Best Friends

1964

Blood and Diamonds

1964

Mr. Giant's Victory Flag

1963

A Woman's Life

1963

Honolulu, Tokyo, Hong Kong

1963

Devices Stronger Than Women

1963

Walleyed Nippon

1963

Daybreak Chorus

1962

Long Way to Okinawa

1962

Chûshingura

1962

Shimizu Port Salaryman Part II

1962

Breakthrough Course of Women in Trouble

1962

Let's Meet in Our Dreams

1962

Anything For Success

1962

A Wanderer's Notebook

1962

Woman of Design

1962

The Wiser Age

1962

Star of Hong Kong

1962

Me and Me

1961

The End of Summer

1961

The Last War

1961

Different Sons

1961

A Night in Hong Kong

1961

The Masterless 47 – Part II

1961

Taking a Success Course

1961

Lovers of Ginza

1960

Beyond the Hills

1960

The Storm of the Pacific

1960

The Lovelorn Geisha

1960

The Masterless 47

1960

Daughters, Wives and a Mother

1960

The Dangerous Kiss

1960

The Poem of the Blue Star

1960

Modern Salaryman: Bushido Romance

1960

The 6th Suspect

1960

Singing in the Sun

1960

Showdown on Pier No.3

1959

Sazae-san, the Wayward Wife

1959

Samurai Saga

1959

A Whistle in My Heart

1959

The Big Boss

1959

The Three Treasures

1959

Someday I'll Know

1959

3 Dolls in College

1959

The College Ruggers

1959

Young Lovers

1958

Yaji and Kita on the Road

1958

The Capital of Love

1958

Holiday in Tokyo

1958

Diary of an Elegant Hot Spring

1958

The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl

1958

Flower's Yearning

1958

Bright Young Maidens

1958

Romance and Rhythm

1958

Diary of a Successful Salaryman Part 3

1958

The College Hero

1957

Birth of Romance

1957

Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean

1957

Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

1957

Price of Beauty

1957

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2

1957

The Paradise Island Story

1957

On Wings of Love

1957

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1

1957

Reign of Terror

1957

A Town with a Mountain and River

1957

Diary of a Successful Salaryman Part 2

1957

Diary of a Successful Salaryman

1957

The Blue Mountains

1957

The Blue Mountains Part 2

1957

The Green Voyage

1957

The Singing Tireless Town

1957

Schooldays

1956

Runaway Bride

1956

Godzilla, King of the Monsters!

1956

Love on Rainbow Island

1956

Jacks and Jills

1956

Morishige, where are you going?

1956

Eacape of Fear

1956

Wharf with the Weeping Girl

1956

Fighting Cha Cha Girl

1956

Triumphant Song of Youth

1956

Blue Buds

1956

The Wife is a University Student

1956

A Strong Wind Blows

1956

Three Youngmen and a Dream Girl

1956

Engagement Ring

1955

Beast Man Snow Man

1955

All is Well

1955

All is Well 2

1955

Tomboy Daughter Diary

1955

Bridal Candidates

1955

Frame of Snow

1955

New Tengu Kurama: Samurai in the Pouring Rain

1955

Young Love Conquers All

1954

Godzilla

1954

How the Bell of Liberty Rings

1954

Bride in a Bathing Suit