Akira Takarada
Known for: Acting
Born: April 29, 1934
Died: March 14, 2022
Place of birth: 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.
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Filmography
167 movies · 9 TV shows, newest first
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Nikko Story
2023
4.0
A World Without Cherry Blossoms
2022
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War and Peace: Akira Takarada's Testimony
2021
7.0
Dance with Me
2019
8.0
Yasuragi no Toki: Michi
2019
8.7
The Dawn of Kaiju Eiga
2019
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Nipponia Nippon – Fukushima Rhapsody
2019
6.0
The Great Buddha Arrival
2018
NR
Bridge over Troubled Water
2018
NR
The Man of the Political Economy
2015
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Keisei Saimin no Otoko
2015
7.0
Hail to the King: 60 Years of Destruction
2015
9.1
Godzilla Battle Royale
2014
6.5
Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
2014
NR
A Far Promise
2014
NR
The Cabin Attendant
2014
6.4
Godzilla
2014
9.0
A Sparkle of Life
2013
8.1
Carnation
2011
9.3
Making of Godzilla vs. Mothra
2010
7.7
Clouds Over the Hill
2009
8.5
Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects
2008
NR
A Miracle of Hakone
2008
NR
The Man Who Never Gives Up 3: Goodbye
2007
6.3
Glory to the Filmmaker!
2007
NR
A Melody for My Father
2005
8.0
Fantastipo
2005
NR
Mikio Naruse 100th Birth Anniversary
2005
7.1
Godzilla: Final Wars
2004
9.0
The Spirit of Godzilla
2004
NR
I Am a Sardine
2004
NR
Black Corridor
2004
10.0
Fukumimi
2003
NR
Prince Shōtoku
2001
7.5
Prince Shotoku
2001
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Shibuya Midnight War Dark Street
2001
6.8
Tales of the Unusual
2000
7.0
Watashi no Aozora
2000
NR
Road to the Don 12
2000
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History of Japan’s Yakuza — Ambition Corps
1999
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History of Japan’s Yakuza — Ambition Corps 2
1999
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Tom Cat Holmes and the Twilight Hotel
1998
6.4
Woman in Witness Protection
1997
NR
Sure Death 6
1996
2.0
My name is Reiko Shiratori! The Movie
1995
NR
The man who became a billionaire.
19946.0
My name is Reiko Shiratori!
1993
6.9
Godzilla vs. Mothra
1992
10.0
Patio
1992
5.0
Homework
1992
7.0
Minbo, or The Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion
1992
6.2
Tales of a Golden Geisha
1990
NR
Clara White Paper - ShohjotaiPHOON!
1985
NR
The Audition
1984
NR
Shinobu's Tomorrow
1984
NR
Legend of Plumeria
1983
NR
Love You Till I Die
1981
NR
Nukata no Ōkimi
1980
6.8
Godzilla
1977
7.0
Travels of Lord Mito
1969
5.9
Latitude Zero
1969
NR
Imaginary Paradise
1968
6.9
Golden Eyes
1968
8.0
Devils-in-Law
1968
6.1
King Kong Escapes
1967
7.5
Let's Go! Young Guy
1967
6.3
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
1966
7.0
Big Wind from Tokyo
1966
10.0
The Daphne
1966
5.0
3 Raccoon Dogs
1966
NR
More Than 10,000 Women But...
1966
6.8
Invasion of Astro-Monster
1965
6.8
Ironfinger
1965
7.0
The White Rose of Hong Kong
1965
7.0
Start Here
1965
9.0
The Longest Night
1965
8.0
Blood and Diamonds
1964
8.0
Hibari, Chiemi, Izumi: We Are Three Best Friends
1964
7.0
Mothra vs. Godzilla
1964
8.0
Mr. Giant's Victory Flag
1964
NR
Daybreak Chorus
1963
7.1
A Woman's Life
1963
8.0
Walleyed Nippon
1963
7.0
Honolulu, Tokyo, Hong Kong
1963
NR
Devices Stronger Than Women
1963
7.0
Anything For Success
1962
7.1
Chûshingura
1962
7.2
A Wanderer's Notebook
1962
8.0
Let's Meet in Our Dreams
1962
8.0
Me and Me
1962
8.0
Star of Hong Kong
1962
NR
Breakthrough Course of Women in Trouble
1962
9.0
Long Way to Okinawa
1962
9.0
Shimizu Port Salaryman Part II
1962
6.7
Woman of Design
1962
7.2
The Wiser Age
1962
7.0
Different Sons
1961
7.5
The End of Summer
1961
6.8
The Last War
1961
10.0
A Night in Hong Kong
1961
9.0
The Masterless 47 – Part II
1961
NR
Taking a Success Course
1961
7.0
Lovers of Ginza
1961
10.0
The Masterless 47
1960
NR
The 6th Suspect
1960
6.9
The Lovelorn Geisha
1960
10.0
The Dangerous Kiss
1960
8.0
Singing in the Sun
1960
7.3
Daughters, Wives and a Mother
1960
6.0
The Storm of the Pacific
1960
NR
Showdown on Pier No.3
1960
NR
The Poem of the Blue Star
1960
NR
Beyond the Hills
1960
NR
Modern Salaryman: Bushido Romance
1960
NR
Sazae-san, the Wayward Wife
1959
5.5
The Three Treasures
1959
NR
Young Lovers
1959
9.0
Someday I'll Know
1959
9.0
The College Ruggers
1959
6.9
Samurai Saga
1959
6.7
A Whistle in My Heart
1959
10.0
3 Dolls in College
1959
6.5
The Big Boss
1959
7.0
The Path Under the Platanes
1959
10.0
Bright Young Maidens
1958
8.0
The College Hero
1958
10.0
Diary of a Successful Salaryman Part 3
1958
NR
Diary of an Elegant Hot Spring
1958
7.0
Romance and Rhythm
1958
7.0
Flower's Yearning
1958
NR
Yaji and Kita on the Road
1958
9.0
Holiday in Tokyo
1958
9.0
The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl
1958
NR
The Capital of Love
1958
NR
The Green Voyage
1957
NR
The Blue Mountains Part 2
1957
8.0
Diary of a Successful Salaryman Part 2
1957
NR
The Blue Mountains
1957
7.0
Schooldays
1957
10.0
On Wings of Love
1957
9.0
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
1957
NR
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
1957
NR
Reign of Terror
1957
9.0
Diary of a Successful Salaryman
1957
3.5
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
1957
NR
Birth of Romance
1957
8.6
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
1957
10.0
Price of Beauty
1957
7.0
A Town with a Mountain and River
1957
NR
The Paradise Island Story
1957
NR
The Singing Tireless Town
1957
NR
Engagement Ring
1956
NR
A Strong Wind Blows
1956
NR
Triumphant Song of Youth
1956
8.0
Love on Rainbow Island
1956
7.0
Jacks and Jills
1956
NR
Eacape of Fear
1956
NR
Morishige, where are you going?
1956
8.0
Fighting Cha Cha Girl
1956
NR
Wharf with the Weeping Girl
1956
NR
Blue Buds
1956
6.5
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
1956
NR
Three Youngmen and a Dream Girl
1956
NR
The Wife is a University Student
1956
NR
Runaway Bride
1956
7.0
Young Love Conquers All
1955
4.9
Beast Man Snow Man
1955
10.0
New Tengu Kurama: Samurai in the Pouring Rain
1955
10.0
Frame of Snow
1955
10.0
All is Well 2
1955
10.0
All is Well
1955
NR
Bridal Candidates
1955
NR
Tomboy Daughter Diary
1955
7.6
Godzilla
1954
NR
Bride in a Bathing Suit
1954
NR
How the Bell of Liberty Rings
1954