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Akira Takarada (Japanese: 宝田 明, Hepburn: Takarada Akira, April 29, 1934 – March 14, 2022) was a Japanese film actor best known for his roles in the Godzilla film series.
Akira Takarada was a Japanese actor and singer who appeared in six Godzilla movies and other films. He was born in North Korea in 1934 and died in Tokyo in 2022.
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- Chongjin, North Korea
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- Tokyo, Japan
Mar 18, 2022 · Akira Takarada, a Japanese actor and voiceover artist best known for appearing in the original 1954 “Godzilla,” died Monday at age 87. His passing was confirmed by Toho studios, which produced ...
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Mar 18, 2022 · Japanese actor Akira Takarada, known for his starring role in the original Godzilla, has died at the age of 87. Takarada’s death was announced by Toho Studios, the production company...
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- Louis Chilton
Jun 25, 2024 · Akira Takarada (宝田 明, Takarada Akira) was a Japanese actor best-known among kaiju fans for playing Hideto Ogata in the original Godzilla and assorted roles in many subsequent entries in the franchise and other science-fiction films produced by Toho.
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Mar 18, 2022 · Takarada was a Japanese actor who played the main character in the 1954 classic "Godzilla" movie and its Americanized version. He also voiced Jafar in "Aladdin" and other Toho films. Read his obituary, tributes and notable quote.
Mar 18, 2022 · The Japanese actor, who starred in the 1954 "Godzilla" film and its American re-edit, passed away at the age of 87. He also voiced Disney characters like Jafar and Ratigan, and appeared in stage productions like "South Pacific" and "My Fair Lady".
