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|caption          =Akira Takarada with Godzilla at the Japanese premiere of ''Godzilla'' (2014)
|caption          =Akira Takarada with Godzilla at the Japanese premiere of ''Godzilla'' (2014)
|character        =[[Hideo Ogata]], Takeshi Iijima, Ichirō Sakai, K. Fuji, [[Yoshimura]], Jirō Nomura, Jōji Minamino, Natarō Daigo
|occupation      =[[:Category:Actors|Actor]]
|character        =[[Hideto Ogata]], Takeshi Iijima, [[Ichiro Sakai]], [[Kazuo Fuji]], [[Yoshimura]], [[Jiro Nomura]], Joji Minamino, Nataro Daigo
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|birthday        =April 29, 1934
|birthday        =April 29, 1934
|birthplace      ={{tt|Chongjin, Korea|Now part of North Korea}}
|birthplace      ={{tt|Chongjin, Korea|Now part of North Korea}}
|firstfilm        =''[[Godzilla (1954 film)|Godzilla]]'' (1954)
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|notable          =''[[Ebirah, Horror of the Deep]]'' (1966)
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'''Akira Takarada''' {{Nihongo|宝田明|Takarada Akira}} is a [[Japan]]ese actor who played [[Hideo Ogata]] in ''[[Godzilla (1954 film)|Gojira]]'' and has played multiple characters in the [[Godzilla (Franchise)|Godzilla series]].
{{Quote|Being a newcomer, I formally introduced myself on the set: 'My name is Akira Takarada. I'll be playing the lead. Pleased to meet you all,' in a very loud voice. The head lighting technician at the studio said, 'Idiot! You're not the lead. The lead actor is [[Godzilla]].' I said, 'Yes, of course.' He'd put me in my place.|Akira Takarada, recalling the filming of [[Godzilla (1954 film)|''Godzilla'' (1954)]]}}
'''Akira Takarada''' {{Nihongo|宝田明|Takarada Akira}} is a [[Japan]]ese actor best-known among [[kaiju]] fans for playing [[Hideto Ogata]] in the original ''[[Godzilla (1954 film)|Godzilla]]'' and assorted roles in many subsequent entries in the franchise and other science-fiction films produced by [[Toho]]. He is one of three actors to appear in Godzilla films from the [[Showa era|Showa]], [[Heisei era|Heisei]], and [[Millennium era|Millennium]] series, along with [[Kenji Sahara]] and [[Hiroshi Koizumi]]. He was also the first actor from the Toho Godzilla series to be cast in an American Godzilla film, portraying a Japanese immigration official in one of the first scenes shot for [[Legendary Pictures]]' ''[[Godzilla (2014 film)|Godzilla]]'', although his scene was ultimately cut from the film. In recent years, he has become a frequent guest at American science-fiction conventions.
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==Biography==
==Selected Filmography==
Born on April 29, 1934, in Harbin, China, Akira Takarada rose from the Tôhô New Face program to become one of the most recognizable men associated with the Godzilla 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 [[Hideo Ogata]] in the [[Godzilla (1954 film)|original ''Godzilla'']]. He soon became recognizable for his persona as the cocky, 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.
*''[[Godzilla (1954 film)|Godzilla]]'' (1954) as [[Hideto Ogata]]
==Kaiju Filmography==
*''[[Godzilla (1954 film)|Godzilla]]'' (1954) as [[Hideo Ogata]]
*''[[Half Human]]'' (1955) as Takeshi Iijima
*''[[Half Human]]'' (1955) as Takeshi Iijima
*''[[The Birth of Japan]]'' (1959) as Prince Wakatarashi
*''[[The Three Treasures]]'' (1959) as Prince Wakatarashi
*''[[The Last War]]'' (1961) as Takano
*''[[Mothra vs. Godzilla]]'' (1964) as [[Ichiro Sakai]]
*''[[Mothra vs. Godzilla]]'' (1964) as [[Ichiro Sakai]]
*''[[Invasion of Astro-Monster]]'' (1965) as [[Kazuo Fuji|Astronaut Kazuo Fuji]]
*''[[Invasion of Astro-Monster]]'' (1965) as [[Kazuo Fuji|Astronaut Kazuo Fuji]]
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*''[[King Kong Escapes]]'' (1967) as [[Jiro Nomura|Lt. Commander Jiro Nomura]]
*''[[King Kong Escapes]]'' (1967) as [[Jiro Nomura|Lt. Commander Jiro Nomura]]
*''[[Latitude Zero]]'' (1969) as Dr. Ken Tashiro  
*''[[Latitude Zero]]'' (1969) as Dr. Ken Tashiro  
*''[[Godzilla vs. Mothra]]'' (1992) as Environmental Planning Board Chief Jyoji Minamino
*''[[Godzilla vs. Mothra]]'' (1992) as Environmental Planning Board Chief Joji Minamino
*''[[Godzilla vs. Destoroyah]]'' (1995) as Hideo Ogata (stock footage from ''Godzilla'')
*''[[Godzilla vs. Destoroyah]]'' (1995) as Hideto Ogata [stock footage from ''Godzilla'']
*''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]'' (2004) as UN Secretary-General Naotarô Daigo
*''[[Godzilla: Final Wars]]'' (2004) as UN Secretary-General Naotaro Daigo
*''[[Godzilla (2014 film)|Godzilla]]'' (2014) as Japanese Immigration Agent (deleted scene)
*''[[Godzilla (2014 film)|Godzilla]]'' (2014) as Japanese Immigration Agent [deleted scene]
*''[[The Great Buddha Arrival]]'' (2018) as Himself
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery widths='120' position='center' captionalign='center' spacing='small'>
<gallery widths='120' position='center' captionalign='center' spacing='small'>
D9pBypR.jpg|Akira Takarada and [[Gareth Edwards]]
G01058.jpg|Akira Takarada and [[Momoko Kochi]] pose with the [[ShodaiGoji|original Godzilla suit]]
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Hideo_Ogata.png|Takarada as [[Hideto Ogata]] in [[Godzilla (1954 film)|''Godzilla'' (1954)]]
Ichiro_Sakai.png|Takarada as [[Ichiro Sakai]] in ''[[Mothra vs. Godzilla]]''
A_Fuji.png|Takarada as [[Kazuo Fuji]] in ''[[Invasion of Astro-Monster]]''
Yoshimura.PNG|Takarada as [[Yoshimura]] in ''[[Ebirah, Horror of the Deep]]''
J_Nomura.png|Takarada as [[Jiro Nomura]] in ''[[King Kong Escapes]]''
Akira Takarada as Joji Minamino.png|Takarada as Joji Minamino in ''[[Godzilla vs. Mothra]]''
Db90SlCW4AEUXYx.jpg|Akira Takarada greeting the [[FinalGoji]] suit
D9pBypR.jpg|Akira Takarada and [[Gareth Edwards]] on the set of [[Godzilla (2014 film)|''Godzilla'' (2014)]]
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==Videos==
{{Videos|
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">4zcwZ1W3CNE</youtube>|Takarada introduces [[Godzilla (1954 film)|''Godzilla'' (1954)]] at the Pickwick Theater during [[G-Fest]] XVII in 2010}}
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">M1jgj9aItDE</youtube>|Takarada publicly requesting a role in [[Godzilla (2014 film)|''Godzilla'' (2014)]] at G-Fest XVII in 2010}}
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">VELqGMjhnOE</youtube>|Dallas Comic Con panel (2014)}}
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">Idek2nxPPD0</youtube>|Anime Boston panel with [[Haruo Nakajima]] (2015)}}
{{vid|<youtube width="300" height="169">q4brElX3xK4</youtube>|G-FEST XIX panel with [[Bin Furuya]] (2016)}}
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==External Links==
==External Links==
*[http://www.tohokingdom.com/interviews/akira_takarada_qa_11-2014.html Toho Kingdom interview (October 2013)]
*[http://www.tohokingdom.com/interviews/akira_takarada_qa_11-2014.html Toho Kingdom interview (October 2013)]
*[http://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2016/08/20/interview-akira-takarada-star-of-the-original-godzilla/ Interview by Kim Song-ho (February 2016)]
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Revision as of 05:04, 11 November 2019

Akira Takarada
Akira Takarada with Godzilla at the Japanese premiere of Godzilla (2014)
Born April 29, 1934
Chongjin, Korea
Occupation Actor
Notable role(s) Hideto Ogata, Takeshi Iijima, Ichiro Sakai, Kazuo Fuji, Yoshimura, Jiro Nomura, Joji Minamino, Nataro Daigo
First work Godzilla (1954)
Notable work Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966)
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Being a newcomer, I formally introduced myself on the set: 'My name is Akira Takarada. I'll be playing the lead. Pleased to meet you all,' in a very loud voice. The head lighting technician at the studio said, 'Idiot! You're not the lead. The lead actor is Godzilla.' I said, 'Yes, of course.' He'd put me in my place.
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— Akira Takarada, recalling the filming of Godzilla (1954)

Akira Takarada (宝田明,   Takarada Akira) is 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. He is one of three actors to appear in Godzilla films from the Showa, Heisei, and Millennium series, along with Kenji Sahara and Hiroshi Koizumi. He was also the first actor from the Toho Godzilla series to be cast in an American Godzilla film, portraying a Japanese immigration official in one of the first scenes shot for Legendary Pictures' Godzilla, although his scene was ultimately cut from the film. In recent years, he has become a frequent guest at American science-fiction conventions.

Selected Filmography

Gallery

Videos

Takarada introduces Godzilla (1954) at the Pickwick Theater during G-Fest XVII in 2010
Takarada publicly requesting a role in Godzilla (2014) at G-Fest XVII in 2010
Dallas Comic Con panel (2014)
Anime Boston panel with Haruo Nakajima (2015)
G-FEST XIX panel with Bin Furuya (2016)

External Links

References

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