Akira Takarada
Acting
Born April 29, 1934 · 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.
Films (166)
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
スピリット オブ ゴジラ ～怪獣を演じた男たちの軌跡～
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
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