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Ken Takakura

Bio: Ken Takakura (高倉健, Takakura Ken), born Gouichi Oda (February 16, 1931, in Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka, Japan), was a Japanese actor best known for his brooding style and the stoic presence he brings to his roles. Takakura gained his streetwise swagger and tough-guy persona watching yakuza turf battles over the lucrative black market and racketeering in postwar Fukuoka

Born: Mon, Feb 16 1931

Birthplace: Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka, Japan

Death: Mon, Nov 10 2014

Ken Takakura is 83 years old

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Ken San

Ken Takakura would have been no older than 83 in Ken San as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 20 2016

Dearest

Ken Takakura was 81 in Dearest as 'Eiji Shimakura'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 25 2012

Black Rain: Making The Film

Ken Takakura was 75 in Black Rain: Making The Film as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 10 2006

Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles

Ken Takakura was 74 in Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles as 'Gou-ichi Takata'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 22 2005

The Firefly

Ken Takakura was 70 in The Firefly as 'Yamaoka Shuji'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 01 2001

Railroad Man

Ken Takakura was 68 in Railroad Man as 'Otomatsu Sato'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 05 1999

The detective whose path was crossed by a snake

Ken Takakura was 64 in The detective whose path was crossed by a snake

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 01 1995

47 Ronin

Ken Takakura was 63 in 47 Ronin as 'Kuranosuke Oishi'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 22 1994

Mr. Baseball

Ken Takakura was 61 in Mr. Baseball as 'Uchiyama'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1992

Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star

Ken Takakura was 60 in Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1991

Buddies

Ken Takakura was 58 in Buddies as 'Kadokura'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 1989

Black Rain

Ken Takakura was 58 in Black Rain as 'Masahiro'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 1989

See You

Ken Takakura was 57 in See You

Movie Released: Wed, May 18 1988

Demon

Ken Takakura was 54 in Demon as 'Shuji'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 31 1985

A Portrait of the Author

Ken Takakura was 53 in A Portrait of the Author as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 26 1984

Choji Snack Bar

Ken Takakura was 52 in Choji Snack Bar as 'Eiji'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 12 1983

Antarctica

Ken Takakura was 52 in Antarctica as 'Ushioda'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 23 1983

The Longest Tunnel

Ken Takakura was 51 in The Longest Tunnel as 'Go Akutsu'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 16 1982

Karate Cop

Ken Takakura was 51 in Karate Cop as 'Detective Mikami'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 17 1982

Station

Ken Takakura was 50 in Station as 'Eiji Mikami'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 07 1981

A Distant Cry from Spring

Ken Takakura was 49 in A Distant Cry from Spring as 'Kosaku Tajima'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 15 1980

The Revolt

Ken Takakura was 48 in The Revolt as 'Keisuke Miyagi'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 15 1980

Never Give Up

Ken Takakura was 47 in Never Give Up as 'Takeshi Ajisawa'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 07 1978

Winter's Flower

Ken Takakura was 47 in Winter's Flower as 'Hidetsugu Kano'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 17 1978

The Yellow Handkerchief

Ken Takakura was 46 in The Yellow Handkerchief as 'Yusaku Shima'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1977

Mount Hakkoda

Ken Takakura was 46 in Mount Hakkoda as 'Captain Tokushima'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 04 1977

Manhunt

Ken Takakura was 44 in Manhunt as 'Morioka'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 11 1976

The International Gang of Kobe

Ken Takakura was 44 in The International Gang of Kobe as 'Masato Dan'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 14 1975

The Bullet Train

Ken Takakura was 44 in The Bullet Train as 'Tetsuo Okita'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 05 1975

Great Jailbreak

Ken Takakura was 44 in Great Jailbreak as 'Ichiro Kozue'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 05 1975

Path of Japanese Chivalry: Story of All-Out Attack

Ken Takakura was 43 in Path of Japanese Chivalry: Story of All-Out Attack

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 15 1975

The Yakuza

Ken Takakura was 43 in The Yakuza as 'Tanaka Ken'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 21 1974

The Homeless

Ken Takakura was 43 in The Homeless as 'Jokichi Anabuki'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 09 1974

Third Generation Boss

Ken Takakura was 43 in Third Generation Boss

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 10 1974

Golgo 13

Ken Takakura was 42 in Golgo 13 as 'Duke Togo / Golgo 13'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 29 1973

Yakuza of the Present

Ken Takakura was 42 in Yakuza of the Present as 'Ryoichi Shimaya'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 27 1973

Japan's Top Gangster

Ken Takakura was 42 in Japan's Top Gangster as 'Kazuo Taoka'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 11 1973

Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: The Traitor Shall Die

Ken Takakura was 41 in Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: The Traitor Shall Die

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 30 1972

New Abashiri Prison Story: Honor and Humanity, Ammunition That Attracts the Storm

Ken Takakura was 41 in New Abashiri Prison Story: Honor and Humanity, Ammunition That Attracts the Storm

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 12 1972

The Pledge

Ken Takakura was 41 in The Pledge

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 30 1972

Lullaby for a Tough Guy

Ken Takakura was 41 in Lullaby for a Tough Guy

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 1972

The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang

Ken Takakura was 41 in The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang as 'Kuramoto'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 04 1972

New Prison Walls of Abashiri: Snowbound Deserter

Ken Takakura was 40 in New Prison Walls of Abashiri: Snowbound Deserter

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 29 1971

The Man

Ken Takakura was 40 in The Man

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 03 1971

Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: Forbidden Love

Ken Takakura was 40 in Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: Forbidden Love as 'Hidejiro Hanada'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 27 1971

New Prison Walls of Abashiri: Stormy Cape

Ken Takakura was 40 in New Prison Walls of Abashiri: Stormy Cape

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 13 1971

Patience Has An End

Ken Takakura was 40 in Patience Has An End as 'Isamu Tekada'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 25 1971

Dagger

Ken Takakura was 40 in Dagger

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 28 1971

Bloodiest Flower

Ken Takakura was 40 in Bloodiest Flower

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 03 1971

The Path of the King

Ken Takakura was 40 in The Path of the King as 'Ryutaro Fudo'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 06 1971

New Prison Walls of Abashiri: Stray Wolf in Snow

Ken Takakura was 39 in New Prison Walls of Abashiri: Stray Wolf in Snow

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 30 1970

The Domain: Rising Dragon

Ken Takakura was 39 in The Domain: Rising Dragon

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 03 1970

The Last Kamikaze

Ken Takakura was 39 in The Last Kamikaze as 'Koji Yashiro'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 29 1970

Brutal Tales of Chivalry 7: Hell Is a Man's Destiny

Ken Takakura was 39 in Brutal Tales of Chivalry 7: Hell Is a Man's Destiny

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 22 1970

New Prison Walls of Abashiri: High Stakes at Abashiri

Ken Takakura was 39 in New Prison Walls of Abashiri: High Stakes at Abashiri

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 1970

Yukyo-retsuden

Ken Takakura was 39 in Yukyo-retsuden

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 04 1970

Too Late the Hero

Ken Takakura was 39 in Too Late the Hero as 'Major Yamaguchi'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 20 1970

The Japan Derby Race

Ken Takakura was 39 in The Japan Derby Race

Movie Released: Wed, May 13 1970

A Hoodlum At The Risk Of His Life

Ken Takakura was 39 in A Hoodlum At The Risk Of His Life

Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1970

House of Gamblers

Ken Takakura was 39 in House of Gamblers

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 29 1970

Brave Red Flower of the North

Ken Takakura was 38 in Brave Red Flower of the North

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 09 1970

New Prison Walls of Abashiri: The Vagrant Comes to a Port Town

Ken Takakura was 38 in New Prison Walls of Abashiri: The Vagrant Comes to a Port Town

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 27 1969

Gambler's Legacy

Ken Takakura was 38 in Gambler's Legacy as 'Tsukuda Ginjiro'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 27 1969

Brutal Tales of Chivalry 6

Ken Takakura was 38 in Brutal Tales of Chivalry 6

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 1969

Memoir of Japanese Assassinations

Ken Takakura was 38 in Memoir of Japanese Assassinations as 'Saburo Aizawa'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 16 1969

The Biggest Gamble

Ken Takakura was 38 in The Biggest Gamble as 'Shuzo Honjo'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 14 1969

New Prison Walls of Abashiri 2

Ken Takakura was 38 in New Prison Walls of Abashiri 2

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 13 1969

Samurai Geisha

Ken Takakura was 38 in Samurai Geisha as 'Shimada Seikichi'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 31 1969

The Domain: Flower and Dragon

Ken Takakura was 38 in The Domain: Flower and Dragon as 'Kingoro Tamai'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 31 1969

Brothers Serving Time

Ken Takakura was 38 in Brothers Serving Time

Movie Released: Sat, May 03 1969

Red Peony Gambler: Second Generation Ceremony

Ken Takakura was 38 in Red Peony Gambler: Second Generation Ceremony as 'Koji Yashiro'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 10 1969

Brutal Tales of Chivalry 5: Man With The Karajishi Tattoo

Ken Takakura was 38 in Brutal Tales of Chivalry 5: Man With The Karajishi Tattoo as 'Hanada Hidejiro'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 06 1969

Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game

Ken Takakura was 37 in Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game as 'Shogo Hanaoka'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1969

New Prison Walls of Abashiri

Ken Takakura was 37 in New Prison Walls of Abashiri as 'Katsuji Suehiro'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 28 1968

Gambler Biography

Ken Takakura was 37 in Gambler Biography

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 28 1968

The Day the Sun Rose

Ken Takakura was 37 in The Day the Sun Rose

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 23 1968

Hishakaku and Kiratsune: A Tale of Two Yakuza

Ken Takakura was 37 in Hishakaku and Kiratsune: A Tale of Two Yakuza

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1968

Rogue

Ken Takakura was 37 in Rogue as 'Isamu Oba'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 12 1968

Red Peony Gambler

Ken Takakura was 37 in Red Peony Gambler as 'Naoki Katagiri'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 14 1968

Histories of the Chivalrous

Ken Takakura was 37 in Histories of the Chivalrous

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 01 1968

The Drifting Avenger

Ken Takakura was 37 in The Drifting Avenger as 'Ken Kato'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 14 1968

Prison Boss

Ken Takakura was 37 in Prison Boss

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 18 1968

The Domain: Severed Relations

Ken Takakura was 37 in The Domain: Severed Relations

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 22 1968

A Story from Abashiri Prison—Duel in Snow Storm

Ken Takakura was 36 in A Story from Abashiri Prison—Duel in Snow Storm as 'Shin-ichi Tachibana'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 23 1967

The Domain: Where The Blade Enters

Ken Takakura was 36 in The Domain: Where The Blade Enters

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1967

Abashiri Prison: Challenge to the Evil

Ken Takakura was 36 in Abashiri Prison: Challenge to the Evil as 'Shin-ichi Tachibana'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 12 1967

Contemporary Tales of Chivalry 4

Ken Takakura was 36 in Contemporary Tales of Chivalry 4

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 08 1967

Classmates

Ken Takakura was 36 in Classmates as 'First Lieutenant Kenmochi'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 03 1967

The Chivalrous Life

Ken Takakura was 36 in The Chivalrous Life as 'Ryuma Ibuki'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 30 1967

Abashiri Prison: Duel in Hokkaido

Ken Takakura was 36 in Abashiri Prison: Duel in Hokkaido

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 20 1967

The Domain: White Blade

Ken Takakura was 35 in The Domain: White Blade

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 28 1967

Abashiri Prison: Duel in the Snow Country

Ken Takakura was 35 in Abashiri Prison: Duel in the Snow Country

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 31 1966

Glorious Fights

Ken Takakura was 35 in Glorious Fights as 'Ichiro Takita'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 29 1966

The Domain: Duel at Thunder Gate

Ken Takakura was 35 in The Domain: Duel at Thunder Gate

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 17 1966

Abashiri Prison: Duel in the South

Ken Takakura was 35 in Abashiri Prison: Duel in the South

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 13 1966

Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: The Lone Wolf

Ken Takakura was 35 in Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: The Lone Wolf

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 09 1966

Showdown of Men

Ken Takakura was 35 in Showdown of Men

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1966

The Kamikaze Guy

Ken Takakura was 35 in The Kamikaze Guy as 'Fumio Kuroki'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 04 1966

The Bullet and the Horse

Ken Takakura was 35 in The Bullet and the Horse

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 23 1966

The Domain: Kanda Festival Showdown

Ken Takakura was 34 in The Domain: Kanda Festival Showdown

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 03 1966

Contemporary Tales of Chivalry 2

Ken Takakura was 34 in Contemporary Tales of Chivalry 2

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 13 1966

Prison Walls of Abashiri 4

Ken Takakura was 34 in Prison Walls of Abashiri 4 as 'Shin'ichi Tachibana'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1965

Prison Walls of Abashiri 3

Ken Takakura was 34 in Prison Walls of Abashiri 3 as 'Shinichi Tachibana'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 31 1965

Brutal Tales of Chivalry

Ken Takakura was 34 in Brutal Tales of Chivalry as 'Seiji Terajima'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1965

Miyamoto Musashi V: Musashi vs Kojiro

Ken Takakura was 34 in Miyamoto Musashi V: Musashi vs Kojiro as 'Sasaki Kojiro'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 04 1965

The Domain: Kanto Legends of Chivalry

Ken Takakura was 34 in The Domain: Kanto Legends of Chivalry

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 12 1965

Prison Walls of Abashiri, Part 2

Ken Takakura was 34 in Prison Walls of Abashiri, Part 2 as 'Shinichi Tachibana'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 10 1965

Abashiri Prison

Ken Takakura was 34 in Abashiri Prison as 'Shinichi Tachibana'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 18 1965

The Domain: The Naniwa Story

Ken Takakura was 33 in The Domain: The Naniwa Story

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 30 1965

A Fugitive from the Past

Ken Takakura was 33 in A Fugitive from the Past as 'Ajimura'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 15 1965

The Boss

Ken Takakura was 33 in The Boss

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 03 1965

Storm Party

Ken Takakura was 33 in Storm Party

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 21 1964

Wolves, Pigs & Men

Ken Takakura was 33 in Wolves, Pigs & Men as 'Jiro Kuroki, the second brother'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 26 1964

The Domain

Ken Takakura was 33 in The Domain

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 13 1964

Main Street in the Underworld

Ken Takakura was 33 in Main Street in the Underworld

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 25 1964

An Outlaw

Ken Takakura was 33 in An Outlaw as 'Minami'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 05 1964

Jakoman and Tetsu

Ken Takakura was 32 in Jakoman and Tetsu as 'Tetsu'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 08 1964

Miyamoto Musashi: The Duel at Ichijo Temple

Ken Takakura was 32 in Miyamoto Musashi: The Duel at Ichijo Temple as 'Sasaki Kojiro'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1964

Tokyo Gang vs. Hong Kong Gang

Ken Takakura was 32 in Tokyo Gang vs. Hong Kong Gang

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1964

Gang Loyalty and Vengeance

Ken Takakura was 32 in Gang Loyalty and Vengeance as 'Asano'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 20 1963

Kyōkatsu

Ken Takakura was 32 in Kyōkatsu

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 14 1963

Miyamoto Musashi: Birth of Two Sword Style

Ken Takakura was 32 in Miyamoto Musashi: Birth of Two Sword Style as 'Sasaki Kojiro'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 14 1963

Duel of the Underworld

Ken Takakura was 32 in Duel of the Underworld

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 1963

The Big Boss

Ken Takakura was 32 in The Big Boss

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 1963

Life of Hishakaku

Ken Takakura was 32 in Life of Hishakaku

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 16 1963

Tokyo Untouchable: Escape

Ken Takakura was 32 in Tokyo Untouchable: Escape as 'Yoshio Harada'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 1963

Eleven Gangsters

Ken Takakura was 31 in Eleven Gangsters as 'Sawagami'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 15 1963

Uragirimono wa jigoku daze

Ken Takakura was 31 in Uragirimono wa jigoku daze

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 23 1962

Operation Diamond

Ken Takakura was 31 in Operation Diamond

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 09 1962

Tokyo Untouchable

Ken Takakura was 31 in Tokyo Untouchable as 'Yoshio Harada'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 21 1962

Hell's Kitchen

Ken Takakura was 31 in Hell's Kitchen

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 12 1962

365 Nights

Ken Takakura was 31 in 365 Nights

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 09 1962

Tokyo's Business District

Ken Takakura was 31 in Tokyo's Business District

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 29 1962

Song of Kagoshima

Ken Takakura was 31 in Song of Kagoshima as 'Shuhei Tategami'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 01 1962

Tales of President Mito

Ken Takakura was 31 in Tales of President Mito as 'Sukesaburo Sasa'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 04 1962

Lady Sen and Hideyori

Ken Takakura was 31 in Lady Sen and Hideyori as 'Naomori'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 25 1962

All Rascals

Ken Takakura was 31 in All Rascals

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 21 1962

The Escape

Ken Takakura was 31 in The Escape

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 14 1962

The Prickly Mouthed Geisha and the Girl of Osaka

Ken Takakura was 30 in The Prickly Mouthed Geisha and the Girl of Osaka

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 07 1962

South Pacific Waves Are High

Ken Takakura was 30 in South Pacific Waves Are High

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 09 1962

Devil's Nursery Rhyme

Ken Takakura was 30 in Devil's Nursery Rhyme as 'Kosuke Kindaichi'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 15 1961

Feisty Edo Girl Nakanori-san

Ken Takakura was 30 in Feisty Edo Girl Nakanori-san as 'Kenichi Oka'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 22 1961

Mannen Taro and His Feminine Colleagues

Ken Takakura was 30 in Mannen Taro and His Feminine Colleagues as 'Tarô Mannen'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 07 1961

The Prickly-Mouthed Geisha Goes to Sado

Ken Takakura was 30 in The Prickly-Mouthed Geisha Goes to Sado

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 05 1961

Flower, Storm and Gangster

Ken Takakura was 30 in Flower, Storm and Gangster as ''Smiley' Ken'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 1961

A Fishwife's Tale

Ken Takakura was 30 in A Fishwife's Tale

Movie Released: Wed, May 31 1961

Tenka no Kaidanji Senpū Tarō

Ken Takakura was 29 in Tenka no Kaidanji Senpū Tarō as 'Tarō Senpū'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 14 1961

Hell's Juggler

Ken Takakura was 29 in Hell's Juggler

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 15 1961

The Prickly Mouthed Geisha, Part 4

Ken Takakura was 29 in The Prickly Mouthed Geisha, Part 4 as 'Kenichi Hanamura'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 09 1961

If You're Man Enough

Ken Takakura was 29 in If You're Man Enough

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 29 1960

The Sand City in Manchuria

Ken Takakura was 29 in The Sand City in Manchuria as 'Hari'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 24 1960

The Prickly Mouthed Geisha, Part 3

Ken Takakura was 29 in The Prickly Mouthed Geisha, Part 3

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 07 1960

Man of the World 2

Ken Takakura was 29 in Man of the World 2

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 13 1960

Outlaw Under a Blue Canopy

Ken Takakura was 29 in Outlaw Under a Blue Canopy

Movie Released: Tue, May 10 1960

Delinquent Angel

Ken Takakura was 29 in Delinquent Angel

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 15 1960

The Great Road

Ken Takakura was 29 in The Great Road

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 08 1960

The Prickly Mouthed Geisha Part 2

Ken Takakura was 29 in The Prickly Mouthed Geisha Part 2

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 1960

The Second Bullet is Marked

Ken Takakura was 28 in The Second Bullet is Marked

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 27 1960

Man of the World

Ken Takakura was 28 in Man of the World

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 21 1960

Four Hours of Terror

Ken Takakura was 28 in Four Hours of Terror as 'Captain Yamamoto'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 30 1959

Hell's Companion

Ken Takakura was 28 in Hell's Companion

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1959

A Dead Drifter

Ken Takakura was 28 in A Dead Drifter

Movie Released: Wed, May 13 1959

A Man's Dark Finger

Ken Takakura was 27 in A Man's Dark Finger

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 10 1959

Men in a Rough Town

Ken Takakura was 27 in Men in a Rough Town as 'Fumio Sone'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 28 1959

The Happy Family

Ken Takakura was 27 in The Happy Family

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 28 1959

Sister with Sister

Ken Takakura was 27 in Sister with Sister as 'Hiroshi Ishioka'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 09 1958

The Outsiders

Ken Takakura was 27 in The Outsiders as 'Ichitaro Kazamori'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 26 1958

With Songs in My Heart

Ken Takakura was 27 in With Songs in My Heart

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 10 1958

Detective Duel

Ken Takakura was 27 in Detective Duel

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 06 1958

Beyond the Seasonal Wind

Ken Takakura was 27 in Beyond the Seasonal Wind

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 10 1958

Romance Freestyle

Ken Takakura was 27 in Romance Freestyle

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 30 1958

Man of Thirteen Eyes

Ken Takakura was 26 in Man of Thirteen Eyes

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 15 1958

No Advice Taken

Ken Takakura was 26 in No Advice Taken

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 03 1958

Jet Air Base 101

Ken Takakura was 26 in Jet Air Base 101 as 'Jiro Nakata'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 15 1957

Showdown in Blood

Ken Takakura was 26 in Showdown in Blood

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 28 1957

The Deep Blue Sea

Ken Takakura was 26 in The Deep Blue Sea

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 30 1957

Men Fighting Whales

Ken Takakura was 26 in Men Fighting Whales as 'Yosuke Yamagami'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 09 1957

Employee Full of Fight

Ken Takakura was 26 in Employee Full of Fight as 'Tani'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 13 1957

Mother Peacock

Ken Takakura was 25 in Mother Peacock

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 05 1956

Manchurian Sunset

Ken Takakura was 25 in Manchurian Sunset as 'Shintaro'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 18 1956

G-men of Japan 4: Special Armed Unit Mobilization

Ken Takakura was 25 in G-men of Japan 4: Special Armed Unit Mobilization

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 25 1956

The Chop Professor

Ken Takakura was 25 in The Chop Professor

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 04 1956

Meteor Karate Strike

Ken Takakura was 24 in Meteor Karate Strike

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 29 1956

Lightning Karate Blow

Ken Takakura was 24 in Lightning Karate Blow

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 29 1956

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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SMAP×SMAP

Ken Takakura was 65+ in SMAP×SMAP as 'Bistro Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 15 1996

Korekara: Umibe no Tabibitotachi

Ken Takakura was 62+ in Korekara: Umibe no Tabibitotachi

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 21 1993

An Elegy of Tyrole

Ken Takakura was 61+ in An Elegy of Tyrole as 'Tateishi Jiro'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 11 1992

Older brother

Ken Takakura was 46+ in Older brother as 'Eiji'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1977