Ken Takakura
Japanese actor (1931–2014)
Ken Takakura , born Takeichi Oda , was a Japanese actor and singer who appeared in over 200 films. Affectionately referred to as "Ken-san" by audiences, he was best known for his brooding style and the stoic presence he brought to his roles. He won the Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role four times, tied with Koji Yakusho for the most ever. Takakura additionally received the Japanese Medal of Honor with purple ribbon in 1998, the Person of Cultural Merit award in 2006, and the Order of Culture in 2013.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 5 films (1974–1983) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field.
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Homeless !The Homeless | Saitō, KōichiKōichi Saitō | ||||
| 1975 | The Yakuza | warner brothers | 107 min | 16mm | Color | sound |
| 1978 | Never Give Up | Junya Satō | 12:00 | |||
| 1983 | Antarctica | Koreyoshi Kurahara | 143 min | Color | ||
| 1983 | Antarctica | Koreyoshi Kurahara | 143 min | Color |