Akira Takarada

Akira Takarada

Acting

Birthday

April 29, 1934

Place of Birth

Harbin, Heilongjiang, China

Popularity

1

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

Godzilla

Godzilla

6.42014
Watashi no Aozora

Watashi no Aozora

7.02000
Carnation

Carnation

8.12011
Godzilla

Godzilla

7.61954
Yasuragi no Toki: Michi

Yasuragi no Toki: Michi

8.02019
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1

0.01957
Clouds Over the Hill

Clouds Over the Hill

7.72009
Godzilla: Final Wars

Godzilla: Final Wars

7.12004
Sure Death 6

Sure Death 6

0.01996
Godzilla vs. Mothra

Godzilla vs. Mothra

6.91992
Devils-in-Law

Devils-in-Law

8.01968
The Longest Night

The Longest Night

9.01965
The Cabin Attendant

The Cabin Attendant

0.02014
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

6.31966
Invasion of Astro-Monster

Invasion of Astro-Monster

6.81965
Me and Me

Me and Me

8.01962
Nipponia Nippon – Fukushima Rhapsody

Nipponia Nippon – Fukushima Rhapsody

0.02019
Fantastipo

Fantastipo

8.02005
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!

Godzilla, King of the Monsters!

6.51956
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

3.51957
Mothra vs. Godzilla

Mothra vs. Godzilla

7.01964
A Night in Hong Kong

A Night in Hong Kong

10.01961
My name is Reiko Shiratori!

My name is Reiko Shiratori!

6.01993
Minbo, or The Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion

Minbo, or The Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion

6.91992
Keisei Saimin no Otoko

Keisei Saimin no Otoko

0.02015
Godzilla

Godzilla

6.81977
Homework

Homework

5.01992
Engagement Ring

Engagement Ring

0.01956
The End of Summer

The End of Summer

7.51961
The Dangerous Kiss

The Dangerous Kiss

10.01960
The Last War

The Last War

6.81961
Glory to the Filmmaker!

Glory to the Filmmaker!

6.32007
Tales of a Golden Geisha

Tales of a Golden Geisha

6.21990
Chûshingura

Chûshingura

7.11962
Tales of the Unusual

Tales of the Unusual

6.82000
Three Youngmen and a Dream Girl

Three Youngmen and a Dream Girl

0.01956
Daughters, Wives and a Mother

Daughters, Wives and a Mother

7.31960
Young Love Conquers All

Young Love Conquers All

7.01955
The Three Treasures

The Three Treasures

5.51959
The Paradise Island Story

The Paradise Island Story

0.01957
The Spirit of Godzilla

The Spirit of Godzilla

9.02004
The Daphne

The Daphne

10.01966
A Wanderer's Notebook

A Wanderer's Notebook

7.21962
Woman in Witness Protection

Woman in Witness Protection

6.21997
Nukata no Ōkimi

Nukata no Ōkimi

0.01980
History of Japan’s Yakuza — Ambition Corps 2

History of Japan’s Yakuza — Ambition Corps 2

0.01999
Frame of Snow

Frame of Snow

10.01955
Shibuya Midnight War Dark Street

Shibuya Midnight War Dark Street

0.02001
King Kong Escapes

King Kong Escapes

6.21967
Latitude Zero

Latitude Zero

5.91969
Samurai Saga

Samurai Saga

6.91959
The Storm of the Pacific

The Storm of the Pacific

6.01960
The Masterless 47 – Part II

The Masterless 47 – Part II

9.01961
Dance with Me

Dance with Me

7.02019
Clara White Paper - ShohjotaiPHOON!

Clara White Paper - ShohjotaiPHOON!

0.01985
A Woman's Life

A Woman's Life

7.11963
Shinobu's Tomorrow

Shinobu's Tomorrow

0.01984
Beast Man Snow Man

Beast Man Snow Man

4.91955
Prince Shotoku

Prince Shotoku

7.52001
The Wiser Age

The Wiser Age

7.21962
The Great Buddha Arrival

The Great Buddha Arrival

6.02018
Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects

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

8.52008
Blood and Diamonds

Blood and Diamonds

8.01964
Honolulu, Tokyo, Hong Kong

Honolulu, Tokyo, Hong Kong

7.01963
Start Here

Start Here

7.01965
Ironfinger

Ironfinger

6.81965
Reign of Terror

Reign of Terror

0.01957
Fukumimi

Fukumimi

10.02003
Golden Eyes

Golden Eyes

6.91968
The College Hero

The College Hero

8.01958
The Lovelorn Geisha

The Lovelorn Geisha

6.91960
Walleyed Nippon

Walleyed Nippon

8.01963
My name is Reiko Shiratori! The Movie

My name is Reiko Shiratori! The Movie

2.01995
Love on Rainbow Island

Love on Rainbow Island

8.01956
Anything For Success

Anything For Success

7.01962
The Dawn of Kaiju Eiga

The Dawn of Kaiju Eiga

8.72019
Woman of Design

Woman of Design

6.71962
The Masterless 47

The Masterless 47

10.01960
Flower's Yearning

Flower's Yearning

7.01958
Diary of an Elegant Hot Spring

Diary of an Elegant Hot Spring

0.01958
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean

Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean

8.61957
Let's Go! Young Guy

Let's Go! Young Guy

7.51967
Patio

Patio

10.01992
Daybreak Chorus

Daybreak Chorus

0.01963
3 Dolls in College

3 Dolls in College

10.01959
Young Lovers

Young Lovers

0.01959
Diary of a Successful Salaryman Part 2

Diary of a Successful Salaryman Part 2

8.01957
The College Ruggers

The College Ruggers

9.01959
Nikko Story

Nikko Story

0.02023
A Strong Wind Blows

A Strong Wind Blows

0.01956
Holiday in Tokyo

Holiday in Tokyo

9.01958
Legend of Plumeria

Legend of Plumeria

0.01983
More Than 10,000 Women But...

More Than 10,000 Women But...

0.01966
Lovers of Ginza

Lovers of Ginza

7.01961
Tom Cat Holmes and the Twilight Hotel

Tom Cat Holmes and the Twilight Hotel

0.01998
Star of Hong Kong

Star of Hong Kong

8.01962
Modern Salaryman: Bushido Romance

Modern Salaryman: Bushido Romance

0.01960
The 6th Suspect

The 6th Suspect

0.01960
Prince Shōtoku

Prince Shōtoku

0.02001
Prince Shōtoku

Prince Shōtoku

0.02001
A Melody for My Father

A Melody for My Father

0.02005
Blue Buds

Blue Buds

0.01956
A Whistle in My Heart

A Whistle in My Heart

6.71959
The Blue Mountains Part 2

The Blue Mountains Part 2

0.01957
New Tengu Kurama: Samurai in the Pouring Rain

New Tengu Kurama: Samurai in the Pouring Rain

10.01955
The Big Boss

The Big Boss

6.51959
Mr. Giant's Victory Flag

Mr. Giant's Victory Flag

8.01964
Big Wind from Tokyo

Big Wind from Tokyo

7.01966
Morishige, where are you going?

Morishige, where are you going?

0.01956
Diary of a Successful Salaryman Part 3

Diary of a Successful Salaryman Part 3

10.01958
A Sparkle of Life

A Sparkle of Life

9.02013
Triumphant Song of Youth

Triumphant Song of Youth

0.01956
The Man Who Never Gives Up 3: Goodbye

The Man Who Never Gives Up 3: Goodbye

0.02007
Kingdom Hearts Re:coded

Kingdom Hearts Re:coded

6.52014
On Wings of Love

On Wings of Love

10.01957
The Poem of the Blue Star

The Poem of the Blue Star

0.01960
The Green Voyage

The Green Voyage

0.01957
3 Raccoon Dogs

3 Raccoon Dogs

5.01966
Taking a Success Course

Taking a Success Course

0.01961
Godzilla Battle Royale

Godzilla Battle Royale

9.12014
A Miracle of Hakone

A Miracle of Hakone

0.02008
Love You Till I Die

Love You Till I Die

0.01981
Someday I'll Know

Someday I'll Know

9.01959
Eacape of Fear

Eacape of Fear

0.01956
A Town with a Mountain and River

A Town with a Mountain and River

7.01957
Yaji and Kita on the Road

Yaji and Kita on the Road

0.01958
The White Rose of Hong Kong

The White Rose of Hong Kong

7.01965
Shimizu Port Salaryman Part II

Shimizu Port Salaryman Part II

9.01962
All is Well 2

All is Well 2

10.01955
The Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains

0.01957
The Man of the Political Economy

The Man of the Political Economy

0.02015
How the Bell of Liberty Rings

How the Bell of Liberty Rings

0.01954
A Far Promise

A Far Promise

0.02014
I Am a Sardine

I Am a Sardine

0.02004
Hibari, Chiemi, Izumi: We Are Three Best Friends

Hibari, Chiemi, Izumi: We Are Three Best Friends

8.01964
Bride in a Bathing Suit

Bride in a Bathing Suit

0.01954
Tomboy Daughter Diary

Tomboy Daughter Diary

0.01955
The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl

The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl

9.01958
Imaginary Paradise

Imaginary Paradise

0.01968
Wharf with the Weeping Girl

Wharf with the Weeping Girl

0.01956
Beyond the Hills

Beyond the Hills

0.01960
Showdown on Pier No.3

Showdown on Pier No.3

0.01960
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2

9.01957
All is Well

All is Well

10.01955
The man who became a billionaire.

The man who became a billionaire.

0.01994
Romance and Rhythm

Romance and Rhythm

7.01958
Jacks and Jills

Jacks and Jills

7.01956
Breakthrough Course of Women in Trouble

Breakthrough Course of Women in Trouble

0.01962
The Audition

The Audition

0.01984
Let's Meet in Our Dreams

Let's Meet in Our Dreams

8.01962
Singing in the Sun

Singing in the Sun

8.01960
Devices Stronger Than Women

Devices Stronger Than Women

0.01963
Price of Beauty

Price of Beauty

10.01957
Bright Young Maidens

Bright Young Maidens

10.01958
Schooldays

Schooldays

7.01957
Diary of a Successful Salaryman

Diary of a Successful Salaryman

9.01957
The Singing Tireless Town

The Singing Tireless Town

0.01957
Black Corridor

Black Corridor

0.02004
Fighting Cha Cha Girl

Fighting Cha Cha Girl

8.01956
Runaway Bride

Runaway Bride

0.01956
Sazae-san, the Wayward Wife

Sazae-san, the Wayward Wife

0.01959
Road to the Don 12

Road to the Don 12

0.02000
Birth of Romance

Birth of Romance

0.01957
Bridge over Troubled Water

Bridge over Troubled Water

0.02018
Different Sons

Different Sons

7.01961
Long Way to Okinawa

Long Way to Okinawa

9.01962
Bridal Candidates

Bridal Candidates

0.01955
The Wife is a University Student

The Wife is a University Student

0.01956
A World Without Cherry Blossoms

A World Without Cherry Blossoms

4.02022
War and Peace: Akira Takarada's Testimony

War and Peace: Akira Takarada's Testimony

0.02021
History of Japan’s Yakuza — Ambition Corps

History of Japan’s Yakuza — Ambition Corps

0.01999
Travels of Lord Mito

Travels of Lord Mito

7.01969
Mikio Naruse 100th Birth Anniversary

Mikio Naruse 100th Birth Anniversary

0.02005
Making of Godzilla vs. Mothra

Making of Godzilla vs. Mothra

9.32010
Hail to the King: 60 Years of Destruction

Hail to the King: 60 Years of Destruction

7.02015
The Capital of Love

The Capital of Love

0.01958
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