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Akira Takarada

Akira Takarada

April 29, 1934 – March 14, 2022

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.

Poster for Woman in Witness Protection

Woman in Witness Protection

1997 • Japan

Poster for The Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion

The Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion

1992 • Japan

Poster for Godzilla vs. Mothra

Godzilla vs. Mothra

1992

Poster for Tales of a Golden Geisha

Tales of a Golden Geisha

1990 • Japan

Poster for Golden Eyes

Golden Eyes

1968 • Japan

Poster for Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

1966 • Japan

Poster for Ironfinger

Ironfinger

1965 • Japan

Poster for Invasion of Astro-Monster

Invasion of Astro-Monster

1965 • Japan

Poster for Mothra vs. Godzilla

Mothra vs. Godzilla

1964 • Japan

Poster for The End of Summer

The End of Summer

1961 • Japan

Poster for Samurai Saga

Samurai Saga

1959 • Japan

Poster for Godzilla, King of the Monsters

Godzilla, King of the Monsters

1956 • Japan

Poster for Godzilla

Godzilla

1954 • Japan