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Akira Takarada
Born 1934-04-29Harbin, 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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Nikko StoryRoleA World Without Cherry BlossomsKeizoWar and Peace: Akira Takarada's TestimonyRoleDance with MeMachin UedaThe Dawn of Kaiju EigaSelf - ActorNipponia Nippon – Fukushima RhapsodyRoleThe Great Buddha ArrivalNarratorBridge over Troubled WaterCEO OgataThe Man of the Political EconomyRoleHail to the King: 60 Years of DestructionHimselfGodzilla Battle RoyaleSec. General FujiKingdom Hearts Re:codedJafar (voice)A Far PromiseRoleThe Cabin AttendantRoleGodzillaImmigration OfficerA Sparkle of LifeRoleMaking of Godzilla vs. MothraHimselfBringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special EffectsHimselfA Miracle of HakoneRoleThe Man Who Never Gives Up 3: GoodbyeRoleGlory to the Filmmaker!Gentleman in a White MercedesA Melody for My FatherRoleFantastipoRoleMikio Naruse 100th Birth AnniversaryVoiceover