Akira Takarada

Akira Takarada
宝田 明
Takarada in 1956
Born(1934-04-29)April 29, 1934[1]
DiedMarch 14, 2022(2022-03-14) (aged 87)[3]
Tokyo, Japan[4]
Occupation(s)Actor, Tarento
Years active1954–2022
Spouse
(m. 1966; div. 1984)
ChildrenMichiru Kojima (daughter)
Japanese name
Kanji宝田 明
Hiraganaたからだ あきら[2]
RomanizationTakarada Akira
Websiteakira-takarada.com

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.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Ryfle was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ a b Tanaka 1983, p. 531.
  3. ^ "宝田明さん急逝、87歳 10日舞台あいさつに登壇も13日容体急変 映画「ゴジラ」など出演". Nikkan Sports. March 17, 2022. Retrieved March 17, 2022.
  4. ^ "Original 'Godzilla' actor Akira Takarada dies at 87". The Japan Times. March 18, 2022. Archived from the original on March 18, 2022. Retrieved March 18, 2022.