What is Akira Takarada's full name?
宝田 明
Akira Takarada nickname(s):
宝田 明, Takarada Akira, Mr. Handsome
Akira Takarada date of birth:
April 29, 1934
How old is Akira Takarada?
92
Where was Akira Takarada born?
Harbin, China
How tall is Akira Takarada?
6' (183 cm)
Akira Takarada body shape:
Athletic
What color are Akira Takarada's eyes?
Black
What color is Akira Takarada's hair?
Black
Is Akira Takarada gay or straight?
Straight
What is Akira Takarada's ethnicity?
Asian
What is Akira Takarada nationality?
Japanese
What is Akira Takarada's occupation?
Actor, tarento
Short Biography
Born on April 29, 1934, in Harbin, China, Akira Takarada rose from the Tôhô New Face program (with Yû Fujiki and Momoko Kôchi) to become one of the most recognizable men associated with the original Godzilla (Gojira) series, even though he appeared in only six installments. He began in 1949 with a small role in "When the Liberty Bell Rang" and after several small roles, his big break came as navy diver Hideto Ogata in the original Godzilla (1954). He soon became recognizable for his persona as the c*cky, slightly cynical urban male and that made him a very successful actor. Today he is still a celebrity in Japan through his appearances in TV dramas, quiz shows, and commercials.