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.
175 acting credits
Acting · 175
Yasuragi no Toki: Michi
2019
Clouds Over the Hill
2009
Godzilla
2014
Keisei Saimin no Otoko
2015
Carnation
2011
Godzilla
1954
Godzilla: Final Wars
2004
Nukata no Ōkimi
1980
Watashi no Aozora
2000
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
1956
Invasion of Astro-Monster
1965
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
1957
Godzilla vs. Mothra
1992
Mothra vs. Godzilla
1964
Prince Shotoku
2001
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
1966
Minbo, or The Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion
1992
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
1957
Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects
2008
My name is Reiko Shiratori!
1993
Chûshingura
1962
The End of Summer
1961
The Three Treasures
1959
King Kong Escapes
1967
Hail to the King: 60 Years of Destruction
2015
The Storm of the Pacific
1960
Homework
1992
Daughters, Wives and a Mother
1960
Tales of the Unusual
2000
Latitude Zero
1969
Godzilla
1977
Glory to the Filmmaker!
2007
A Wanderer's Notebook
1962
Tales of a Golden Geisha
1990
Love on Rainbow Island
1956
Yaji and Kita on the Road
1958
Woman in Witness Protection
1997
The Masterless 47 – Part II
1961
Beast Man Snow Man
1955
The Dawn of Kaiju Eiga
2019
The Capital of Love
1958
The Big Boss
1959
Different Sons
1961
Woman of Design
1962
The Wiser Age
1962
A Woman's Life
1963
The White Rose of Hong Kong
1965
Dance with Me
2019
The Masterless 47
1960
All is Well
1955
Long Way to Okinawa
1962
The Last War
1961
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
1957
Holiday in Tokyo
1958
Let's Meet in Our Dreams
1962
The Lovelorn Geisha
1960
Let's Go! Young Guy
1967
Prince Shōtoku
2001
Making of Godzilla vs. Mothra
2010
Ironfinger
1965
Star of Hong Kong
1962
Bright Young Maidens
1958
Golden Eyes
1968
Anything For Success
1962
All is Well 2
1955
Blood and Diamonds
1964
The Man of the Political Economy
2015
Lovers of Ginza
1961
The Great Buddha Arrival
2018
Travels of Lord Mito
1969
Jacks and Jills
1956
Someday I'll Know
1959
Sazae-san, the Wayward Wife
1959
Love You Till I Die
1981
A Whistle in My Heart
1959
Shimizu Port Salaryman Part II
1962
Beyond the Hills
1960
The Cabin Attendant
2014
Patio
1992
Taking a Success Course
1961
Price of Beauty
1957
How the Bell of Liberty Rings
1954
My name is Reiko Shiratori! The Movie
1995
A World Without Cherry Blossoms
2022
The Poem of the Blue Star
1960
Morishige, where are you going?
1956
Breakthrough Course of Women in Trouble
1962
Birth of Romance
1957
A Far Promise
2014
The Audition
1984
Diary of an Elegant Hot Spring
1958
On Wings of Love
1957
Legend of Plumeria
1983
The Daphne
1966
Tom Cat Holmes and the Twilight Hotel
1998
Reign of Terror
1957
Sure Death 6
1996
Bridge over Troubled Water
2018
Mr. Giant's Victory Flag
1964
Imaginary Paradise
1968
History of Japan’s Yakuza — Ambition Corps 2
1999
The Dangerous Kiss
1960
Modern Salaryman: Bushido Romance
1960
The Longest Night
1965
Honolulu, Tokyo, Hong Kong
1963
Hibari, Chiemi, Izumi: We Are Three Best Friends
1964
Kingdom Hearts Re:coded
2014
Mikio Naruse 100th Birth Anniversary
2005
More Than 10,000 Women But...
1966
Nipponia Nippon – Fukushima Rhapsody
2019
Fukumimi
2003
Samurai Saga
1959
Devices Stronger Than Women
1963
The Paradise Island Story
1957
Runaway Bride
1956
Godzilla Battle Royale
2014
3 Raccoon Dogs
1966
Fantastipo
2005
A Town with a Mountain and River
1957
Road to the Don 12
2000
Flower's Yearning
1958
A Night in Hong Kong
1961
Diary of a Successful Salaryman Part 2
1957
Devils-in-Law
1968
Daybreak Chorus
1963
The Wife is a University Student
1956
The man who became a billionaire.
1994
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
1957
Clara White Paper - ShohjotaiPHOON!
1985
I Am a Sardine
2004
Big Wind from Tokyo
1966
New Tengu Kurama: Samurai in the Pouring Rain
1955
Nikko Story
2023
A Sparkle of Life
2013
Walleyed Nippon
1963
A Melody for My Father
2005
3 Dolls in College
1959
Black Corridor
2004
The Man Who Never Gives Up 3: Goodbye
2007
A Strong Wind Blows
1956
The Green Voyage
1957
Young Lovers
1959
Fighting Cha Cha Girl
1956
Bride in a Bathing Suit
1954
A Miracle of Hakone
2008
The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl
1958
Wharf with the Weeping Girl
1956
Frame of Snow
1955
Me and Me
1962
The College Hero
1958
The College Ruggers
1959
Diary of a Successful Salaryman Part 3
1958
The 6th Suspect
1960
Young Love Conquers All
1955
History of Japan’s Yakuza — Ambition Corps
1999
Three Youngmen and a Dream Girl
1956
Start Here
1965
Schooldays
1957
Singing in the Sun
1960
Engagement Ring
1956
Showdown on Pier No.3
1960
The Singing Tireless Town
1957
The Blue Mountains
1957
Triumphant Song of Youth
1956
The Blue Mountains Part 2
1957
Shibuya Midnight War Dark Street
2001
Eacape of Fear
1956
Tomboy Daughter Diary
1955
Diary of a Successful Salaryman
1957
Blue Buds
1956
Bridal Candidates
1955
スピリット オブ ゴジラ ～怪獣を演じた男たちの軌跡～
2004
Romance and Rhythm
1958
Shinobu's Tomorrow
1984
War and Peace: Akira Takarada's Testimony
2021