Akira Takarada
Acting

Akira Takarada

Born 29 April 1934 · Harbin, Heilongjiang, China · Died 14 March 2022

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

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