Acting
Akira Takarada
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
Film · 2023
A World Without Cherry Blossoms
Film · 2022
War and Peace: Akira Takarada's Testimony
Film · 2021
Dance with Me
Film · 2019
The Dawn of Kaiju Eiga
Film · 2019
Nipponia Nippon – Fukushima Rhapsody
Film · 2019
Yasuragi no Toki: Michi
Series · 2019
Bridge over Troubled Water
Film · 2018
The Great Buddha Arrival
Film · 2018
The Man of the Political Economy
Film · 2015
Hail to the King: 60 Years of Destruction
Film · 2015
Keisei Saimin no Otoko
Series · 2015
Godzilla Battle Royale
Film · 2014
Godzilla
Film · 2014
A Far Promise
Film · 2014
The Cabin Attendant
Film · 2014
Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
Film · 2014
A Sparkle of Life
Film · 2013
Carnation
Series · 2011
Making of Godzilla vs. Mothra
Film · 2010
Clouds Over the Hill
Series · 2009
Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects
Film · 2008
A Miracle of Hakone
Film · 2008
Glory to the Filmmaker!
Film · 2007
The Man Who Never Gives Up 3: Goodbye
Film · 2007
Fantastipo
Film · 2005
Mikio Naruse 100th Birth Anniversary
Film · 2005
A Melody for My Father
Film · 2005
Godzilla: Final Wars
Film · 2004
I Am a Sardine
Film · 2004
Black Corridor
Film · 2004
The Spirit of Godzilla
Film · 2004
Fukumimi
Film · 2003
Prince Shōtoku
Film · 2001
Prince Shōtoku
Film · 2001
Shibuya Midnight War Dark Street
Film · 2001
Prince Shotoku
Series · 2001
Road to the Don 12
Film · 2000
Tales of the Unusual
Film · 2000
Watashi no Aozora
Series · 2000
History of Japan’s Yakuza — Ambition Corps 2
Film · 1999
History of Japan’s Yakuza — Ambition Corps
Film · 1999
Tom Cat Holmes and the Twilight Hotel
Film · 1998
Woman in Witness Protection
Film · 1997
Sure Death 6
Film · 1996
My name is Reiko Shiratori! The Movie
Film · 1995
The man who became a billionaire.
Film · 1994
My name is Reiko Shiratori!
Series · 1993
Godzilla vs. Mothra
Film · 1992
Minbo, or The Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion
Film · 1992
Patio
Film · 1992
Homework
Series · 1992
Tales of a Golden Geisha
Film · 1990
Clara White Paper - ShohjotaiPHOON!
Film · 1985
The Audition
Film · 1984
Shinobu's Tomorrow
Film · 1984
Legend of Plumeria
Film · 1983
Love You Till I Die
Film · 1981
Nukata no Ōkimi
Series · 1980
Godzilla
Film · 1977
Travels of Lord Mito
Film · 1969
Latitude Zero
Film · 1969
Golden Eyes
Film · 1968
Imaginary Paradise
Film · 1968
Devils-in-Law
Film · 1968
King Kong Escapes
Film · 1967
Let's Go! Young Guy
Film · 1967
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Film · 1966
The Daphne
Film · 1966
3 Raccoon Dogs
Film · 1966
More Than 10,000 Women But...
Film · 1966
Big Wind from Tokyo
Film · 1966
Invasion of Astro-Monster
Film · 1965
Ironfinger
Film · 1965
The Longest Night
Film · 1965
The White Rose of Hong Kong
Film · 1965
Start Here
Film · 1965
Mothra vs. Godzilla
Film · 1964
Hibari, Chiemi, Izumi: We Are Three Best Friends
Film · 1964
Blood and Diamonds
Film · 1964
Mr. Giant's Victory Flag
Film · 1964
A Woman's Life
Film · 1963
Honolulu, Tokyo, Hong Kong
Film · 1963
Devices Stronger Than Women
Film · 1963
Walleyed Nippon
Film · 1963
Daybreak Chorus
Film · 1963
Long Way to Okinawa
Film · 1962
Chûshingura
Film · 1962
Shimizu Port Salaryman Part II
Film · 1962
Breakthrough Course of Women in Trouble
Film · 1962
Let's Meet in Our Dreams
Film · 1962
Anything For Success
Film · 1962
A Wanderer's Notebook
Film · 1962
Woman of Design
Film · 1962
The Wiser Age
Film · 1962
Star of Hong Kong
Film · 1962
Me and Me
Film · 1962
The End of Summer
Film · 1961
The Last War
Film · 1961
Different Sons
Film · 1961
A Night in Hong Kong
Film · 1961
The Masterless 47 – Part II
Film · 1961
Taking a Success Course
Film · 1961
Lovers of Ginza
Film · 1961
Beyond the Hills
Film · 1960
The Storm of the Pacific
Film · 1960
The Lovelorn Geisha
Film · 1960
The Masterless 47
Film · 1960
Daughters, Wives and a Mother
Film · 1960
The Dangerous Kiss
Film · 1960
The Poem of the Blue Star
Film · 1960
Modern Salaryman: Bushido Romance
Film · 1960
The 6th Suspect
Film · 1960
Singing in the Sun
Film · 1960
Showdown on Pier No.3
Film · 1960
Sazae-san, the Wayward Wife
Film · 1959
Samurai Saga
Film · 1959
A Whistle in My Heart
Film · 1959
The Big Boss
Film · 1959
The Three Treasures
Film · 1959
Someday I'll Know
Film · 1959
3 Dolls in College
Film · 1959
The College Ruggers
Film · 1959
Young Lovers
Film · 1959
Yaji and Kita on the Road
Film · 1958
The Capital of Love
Film · 1958
Holiday in Tokyo
Film · 1958
Diary of an Elegant Hot Spring
Film · 1958
The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl
Film · 1958
Flower's Yearning
Film · 1958
Bright Young Maidens
Film · 1958
Romance and Rhythm
Film · 1958
Diary of a Successful Salaryman Part 3
Film · 1958
The College Hero
Film · 1958
Birth of Romance
Film · 1957
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
Film · 1957
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
Film · 1957
Price of Beauty
Film · 1957
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
Film · 1957
The Paradise Island Story
Film · 1957
On Wings of Love
Film · 1957
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
Film · 1957
Reign of Terror
Film · 1957
A Town with a Mountain and River
Film · 1957
Diary of a Successful Salaryman Part 2
Film · 1957
Diary of a Successful Salaryman
Film · 1957
The Blue Mountains
Film · 1957
The Blue Mountains Part 2
Film · 1957
The Green Voyage
Film · 1957
The Singing Tireless Town
Film · 1957
Schooldays
Film · 1957
Runaway Bride
Film · 1956
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
Film · 1956
Love on Rainbow Island
Film · 1956
Jacks and Jills
Film · 1956
Morishige, where are you going?
Film · 1956
Eacape of Fear
Film · 1956
Wharf with the Weeping Girl
Film · 1956
Fighting Cha Cha Girl
Film · 1956
Triumphant Song of Youth
Film · 1956
Blue Buds
Film · 1956
The Wife is a University Student
Film · 1956
A Strong Wind Blows
Film · 1956
Three Youngmen and a Dream Girl
Film · 1956
Engagement Ring
Film · 1956
Beast Man Snow Man
Film · 1955
All is Well
Film · 1955
All is Well 2
Film · 1955
Tomboy Daughter Diary
Film · 1955
Bridal Candidates
Film · 1955
Frame of Snow
Film · 1955
New Tengu Kurama: Samurai in the Pouring Rain
Film · 1955
Young Love Conquers All
Film · 1955
Godzilla
Film · 1954
How the Bell of Liberty Rings
Film · 1954
Bride in a Bathing Suit
Film · 1954