Akira Takarada

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Acting

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