Akira Takarada - Actor Profile

Akira Takarada

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 29, 1934
Birth Place: Harbin, Heilongjiang, China

About 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.

Akira Takarada Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Akira Takarada reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Akira Takarada's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Akira Takarada's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Masterless 47, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Akira Takarada Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Akira Takarada's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Akira Takarada has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2019 The Dawn of Kaiju Eiga Self - Actor Super Hit Similar →
2014 Godzilla Battle Royale Sec. General Fuji Super Hit Similar →
2013 A Sparkle of Life - Super Hit Similar →
2010 Making of Godzilla vs. Mothra Himself Super Hit Similar →
2008 Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects Himself Super Hit Similar →
2005 Fantastipo - Super Hit Similar →
2004 スピリット オブ ゴジラ ~怪獣を演じた男たちの軌跡~ ナレーション Super Hit Similar →
2003 Fukumimi - Super Hit Similar →
1992 Patio - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Devils-in-Law - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Let's Go! Young Guy Kou Kure Super Hit Similar →
1966 The Daphne Kudo Super Hit Similar →
1965 The Longest Night 田中清辉 Super Hit Similar →
1964 Blood and Diamonds - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Hibari, Chiemi, Izumi: We Are Three Best Friends - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Mr. Giant's Victory Flag - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Walleyed Nippon Shin Moriyama Super Hit Similar →
1962 Let's Meet in Our Dreams - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Me and Me Akihiko Kinugasa Super Hit Similar →
1962 Star of Hong Kong Hasegawa Toru Super Hit Similar →
1962 Long Way to Okinawa - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Shimizu Port Salaryman Part II - Super Hit Similar →
1961 The End of Summer Teramoto Tadashi Super Hit Similar →
1961 A Night in Hong Kong Hiroshi Tanaka Super Hit Similar →
1961 The Masterless 47 – Part II - Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Masterless 47 Kohei Hayano Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Dangerous Kiss - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Singing in the Sun Moriyama Tadashi Super Hit Similar →
1960 Daughters, Wives and a Mother Reiji Sakanishi Hit Similar →
1959 Someday I'll Know Daisuke Kaneko Super Hit Similar →
1959 The College Ruggers Eiichi Miyake Super Hit Similar →
1959 3 Dolls in College Shin'ichi Takada Super Hit Similar →
1958 Bright Young Maidens - Super Hit Similar →
1958 The College Hero Katsumi Kageyama Super Hit Similar →
1958 Diary of a Successful Salaryman Part 3 Keiichiro Maeda Super Hit Similar →
1958 Holiday in Tokyo George Tanaka Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Rise and Fall of a Jazz Girl himself Super Hit Similar →
1957 Diary of a Successful Salaryman Part 2 Maeda Keiichirō Super Hit Similar →
1957 On Wings of Love Hajime Kyosu Super Hit Similar →
1957 A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2 Tatsuo Ito Super Hit Similar →
1957 Diary of a Successful Salaryman Maeda Keiichirō Super Hit Similar →
1957 Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean Ogata (as Akiro Takarata) Super Hit Similar →
1957 Price of Beauty Koichi Yamawaki Super Hit Similar →
1956 Love on Rainbow Island Sainkichi 'Johannes' Matsutani Super Hit Similar →
1956 Fighting Cha Cha Girl Hideyuki Tsutsumi Super Hit Similar →
1955 New Tengu Kurama: Samurai in the Pouring Rain Heizaemon Ujiie Super Hit Similar →
1955 Frame of Snow Kikukawa Shinzō Super Hit Similar →
1955 All is Well 2 - Super Hit Similar →
1955 All is Well Saitaro Okazaki Super Hit Similar →
1954 Godzilla Hideto Ogata Super Hit Similar →

Akira Takarada - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Akira Takarada?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Akira Takarada is "The Masterless 47" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Akira Takarada acted in?

Akira Takarada has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Akira Takarada?

Other notable films include "All is Well", "All is Well 2", and "A Night in Hong Kong".

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