Portrait of Ken Takakura

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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Poster of Ken San
Ken San
Ken Takakura would have been no older than
83 in Ken San
as 'Self'.
Sat, Aug 20 2016
Poster of Dearest
Dearest
Ken Takakura was
81 in Dearest
as 'Eiji Shimakura'.
Sat, Aug 25 2012
Poster of Black Rain: Making The Film
Black Rain: Making The Film
Ken Takakura was
75 in Black Rain: Making The Film
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Oct 10 2006
Poster of Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles
Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles
Ken Takakura was
74 in Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles
as 'Gou-ichi Takata'.
Thu, Dec 22 2005
Poster of The Firefly
The Firefly
Ken Takakura was
70 in The Firefly
as 'Yamaoka Shuji'.
Tue, May 01 2001
Poster of Railroad Man
Railroad Man
Ken Takakura was
68 in Railroad Man
as 'Otomatsu Sato'.
Sat, Jun 05 1999
Poster of The detective whose path was crossed by a snake
The detective whose path was crossed by a snake
Ken Takakura was
64 in The detective whose path was crossed by a snake
Sat, Jul 01 1995
Poster of 47 Ronin
47 Ronin
Ken Takakura was
63 in 47 Ronin
as 'Kuranosuke Oishi'.
Sat, Oct 22 1994
Poster of Mr. Baseball
Mr. Baseball
Ken Takakura was
61 in Mr. Baseball
as 'Uchiyama'.
Thu, Oct 01 1992
Poster of Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star
Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star
Ken Takakura was
60 in Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Mar 10 1991
Poster of Buddies
Buddies
Ken Takakura was
58 in Buddies
as 'Kadokura'.
Fri, Nov 03 1989
Poster of Black Rain
Black Rain
Ken Takakura was
58 in Black Rain
as 'Masahiro'.
Fri, Sep 22 1989
Poster of See You
See You
Ken Takakura was
57 in See You
Wed, May 18 1988
Poster of Demon
Demon
Ken Takakura was
54 in Demon
as 'Shuji'.
Sat, Aug 31 1985
Poster of A Portrait of the Author
A Portrait of the Author
Ken Takakura was
53 in A Portrait of the Author
as 'Self'.
Sun, Aug 26 1984
Poster of Choji Snack Bar
Choji Snack Bar
Ken Takakura was
52 in Choji Snack Bar
as 'Eiji'.
Sat, Nov 12 1983
Poster of Antarctica
Antarctica
Ken Takakura was
52 in Antarctica
as 'Ushioda'.
Sat, Jul 23 1983
Poster of The Longest Tunnel
The Longest Tunnel
Ken Takakura was
51 in The Longest Tunnel
as 'Go Akutsu'.
Sat, Oct 16 1982
Poster of Karate Cop
Karate Cop
Ken Takakura was
51 in Karate Cop
as 'Detective Mikami'.
Sat, Apr 17 1982
Poster of Station
Station
Ken Takakura was
50 in Station
as 'Eiji Mikami'.
Sat, Nov 07 1981
Poster of A Distant Cry from Spring
A Distant Cry from Spring
Ken Takakura was
49 in A Distant Cry from Spring
as 'Kosaku Tajima'.
Sat, Mar 15 1980
Poster of The Revolt
The Revolt
Ken Takakura was
48 in The Revolt
as 'Keisuke Miyagi'.
Tue, Jan 15 1980
Poster of Never Give Up
Never Give Up
Ken Takakura was
47 in Never Give Up
as 'Takeshi Ajisawa'.
Sat, Oct 07 1978
Poster of Winter's Flower
Winter's Flower
Ken Takakura was
47 in Winter's Flower
as 'Hidetsugu Kano'.
Sat, Jun 17 1978
Poster of The Yellow Handkerchief
The Yellow Handkerchief
Ken Takakura was
46 in The Yellow Handkerchief
as 'Yusaku Shima'.
Fri, Sep 30 1977
Poster of Mount Hakkoda
Mount Hakkoda
Ken Takakura was
46 in Mount Hakkoda
as 'Captain Tokushima'.
Sat, Jun 04 1977
Poster of Manhunt
Manhunt
Ken Takakura was
44 in Manhunt
as 'Morioka'.
Wed, Feb 11 1976
Poster of The International Gang of Kobe
The International Gang of Kobe
Ken Takakura was
44 in The International Gang of Kobe
as 'Masato Dan'.
Tue, Oct 14 1975
Poster of The Bullet Train
The Bullet Train
Ken Takakura was
44 in The Bullet Train
as 'Tetsuo Okita'.
Sat, Jul 05 1975
Poster of Great Jailbreak
Great Jailbreak
Ken Takakura was
44 in Great Jailbreak
as 'Ichiro Kozue'.
Sat, Apr 05 1975
Poster of Path of Japanese Chivalry: Story of All-Out Attack
Path of Japanese Chivalry: Story of All-Out Attack
Ken Takakura was
43 in Path of Japanese Chivalry: Story of All-Out Attack
Wed, Jan 15 1975
Poster of The Yakuza
The Yakuza
Ken Takakura was
43 in The Yakuza
as 'Tanaka Ken'.
Sat, Dec 21 1974
Poster of The Homeless
The Homeless
Ken Takakura was
43 in The Homeless
as 'Jokichi Anabuki'.
Wed, Oct 09 1974
Poster of Third Generation Boss
Third Generation Boss
Ken Takakura was
43 in Third Generation Boss
Sat, Aug 10 1974
Poster of Golgo 13
Golgo 13
Ken Takakura was
42 in Golgo 13
as 'Duke Togo / Golgo 13'.
Sat, Dec 29 1973
Poster of Yakuza of the Present
Yakuza of the Present
Ken Takakura was
42 in Yakuza of the Present
as 'Ryoichi Shimaya'.
Sat, Oct 27 1973
Poster of Japan's Top Gangster
Japan's Top Gangster
Ken Takakura was
42 in Japan's Top Gangster
as 'Kazuo Taoka'.
Sat, Aug 11 1973
Poster of Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: The Traitor Shall Die
Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: The Traitor Shall Die
Ken Takakura was
41 in Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: The Traitor Shall Die
Sat, Dec 30 1972
Poster of New Abashiri Prison Story: Honor and Humanity, Ammunition That Attracts the Storm
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
Sat, Aug 12 1972
Poster of The Pledge
The Pledge
Ken Takakura was
41 in The Pledge
Sun, Jul 30 1972
Poster of Lullaby for a Tough Guy
Lullaby for a Tough Guy
Ken Takakura was
41 in Lullaby for a Tough Guy
Sat, Apr 01 1972
Poster of The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang
The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang
Ken Takakura was
41 in The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang
as 'Kuramoto'.
Sat, Mar 04 1972
Poster of New Prison Walls of Abashiri: Snowbound Deserter
New Prison Walls of Abashiri: Snowbound Deserter
Ken Takakura was
40 in New Prison Walls of Abashiri: Snowbound Deserter
Wed, Dec 29 1971
Poster of The Man
The Man
Ken Takakura was
40 in The Man
Fri, Dec 03 1971
Poster of Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: Forbidden Love
Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: Forbidden Love
Ken Takakura was
40 in Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: Forbidden Love
as 'Hidejiro Hanada'.
Wed, Oct 27 1971
Poster of New Prison Walls of Abashiri: Stormy Cape
New Prison Walls of Abashiri: Stormy Cape
Ken Takakura was
40 in New Prison Walls of Abashiri: Stormy Cape
Fri, Aug 13 1971
Poster of Patience Has An End
Patience Has An End
Ken Takakura was
40 in Patience Has An End
as 'Isamu Tekada'.
Fri, Jun 25 1971
Poster of Dagger
Dagger
Ken Takakura was
40 in Dagger
Wed, Apr 28 1971
Poster of Bloodiest Flower
Bloodiest Flower
Ken Takakura was
40 in Bloodiest Flower
Sat, Apr 03 1971
Poster of The Path of the King
The Path of the King
Ken Takakura was
40 in The Path of the King
as 'Ryutaro Fudo'.
Sat, Mar 06 1971
Poster of New Prison Walls of Abashiri: Stray Wolf in Snow
New Prison Walls of Abashiri: Stray Wolf in Snow
Ken Takakura was
39 in New Prison Walls of Abashiri: Stray Wolf in Snow
Wed, Dec 30 1970
Poster of The Domain: Rising Dragon
The Domain: Rising Dragon
Ken Takakura was
39 in The Domain: Rising Dragon
Thu, Dec 03 1970
Poster of The Last Kamikaze
The Last Kamikaze
Ken Takakura was
39 in The Last Kamikaze
as 'Koji Yashiro'.
Thu, Oct 29 1970
Poster of Brutal Tales of Chivalry 7: Hell Is a Man's Destiny
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
Tue, Sep 22 1970
Poster of New Prison Walls of Abashiri: High Stakes at Abashiri
New Prison Walls of Abashiri: High Stakes at Abashiri
Ken Takakura was
39 in New Prison Walls of Abashiri: High Stakes at Abashiri
Fri, Aug 14 1970
Poster of Yukyo-retsuden
Yukyo-retsuden
Ken Takakura was
39 in Yukyo-retsuden
Sat, Jul 04 1970
Poster of Too Late the Hero
Too Late the Hero
Ken Takakura was
39 in Too Late the Hero
as 'Major Yamaguchi'.
Wed, May 20 1970
Poster of The Japan Derby Race
The Japan Derby Race
Ken Takakura was
39 in The Japan Derby Race
Wed, May 13 1970
Poster of A Hoodlum At The Risk Of His Life
A Hoodlum At The Risk Of His Life
Ken Takakura was
39 in A Hoodlum At The Risk Of His Life
Fri, May 01 1970
Poster of House of Gamblers
House of Gamblers
Ken Takakura was
39 in House of Gamblers
Sun, Mar 29 1970
Poster of Brave Red Flower of the North
Brave Red Flower of the North
Ken Takakura was
38 in Brave Red Flower of the North
Fri, Jan 09 1970
Poster of New Prison Walls of Abashiri: The Vagrant Comes to a Port Town
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
Sat, Dec 27 1969
Poster of Gambler's Legacy
Gambler's Legacy
Ken Takakura was
38 in Gambler's Legacy
as 'Tsukuda Ginjiro'.
Sat, Dec 27 1969
Poster of Brutal Tales of Chivalry 6
Brutal Tales of Chivalry 6
Ken Takakura was
38 in Brutal Tales of Chivalry 6
Fri, Nov 07 1969
Poster of Memoir of Japanese Assassinations
Memoir of Japanese Assassinations
Ken Takakura was
38 in Memoir of Japanese Assassinations
as 'Saburo Aizawa'.
Thu, Oct 16 1969
Poster of The Biggest Gamble
The Biggest Gamble
Ken Takakura was
38 in The Biggest Gamble
as 'Shuzo Honjo'.
Sun, Sep 14 1969
Poster of New Prison Walls of Abashiri 2
New Prison Walls of Abashiri 2
Ken Takakura was
38 in New Prison Walls of Abashiri 2
Wed, Aug 13 1969
Poster of Samurai Geisha
Samurai Geisha
Ken Takakura was
38 in Samurai Geisha
as 'Shimada Seikichi'.
Thu, Jul 31 1969
Poster of The Domain: Flower and Dragon
The Domain: Flower and Dragon
Ken Takakura was
38 in The Domain: Flower and Dragon
as 'Kingoro Tamai'.
Sat, May 31 1969
Poster of Brothers Serving Time
Brothers Serving Time
Ken Takakura was
38 in Brothers Serving Time
Sat, May 03 1969
Poster of Red Peony Gambler: Second Generation Ceremony
Red Peony Gambler: Second Generation Ceremony
Ken Takakura was
38 in Red Peony Gambler: Second Generation Ceremony
as 'Koji Yashiro'.
Thu, Apr 10 1969
Poster of Brutal Tales of Chivalry 5: Man With The Karajishi Tattoo
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'.
Thu, Mar 06 1969
Poster of Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game
Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game
Ken Takakura was
37 in Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game
as 'Shogo Hanaoka'.
Sat, Feb 01 1969
Poster of New Prison Walls of Abashiri
New Prison Walls of Abashiri
Ken Takakura was
37 in New Prison Walls of Abashiri
as 'Katsuji Suehiro'.
Sat, Dec 28 1968
Poster of Gambler Biography
Gambler Biography
Ken Takakura was
37 in Gambler Biography
Sat, Dec 28 1968
Poster of The Day the Sun Rose
The Day the Sun Rose
Ken Takakura was
37 in The Day the Sun Rose
Sat, Nov 23 1968
Poster of Hishakaku and Kiratsune: A Tale of Two Yakuza
Hishakaku and Kiratsune: A Tale of Two Yakuza
Ken Takakura was
37 in Hishakaku and Kiratsune: A Tale of Two Yakuza
Fri, Oct 25 1968
Poster of Rogue
Rogue
Ken Takakura was
37 in Rogue
as 'Isamu Oba'.
Sat, Oct 12 1968
Poster of Red Peony Gambler
Red Peony Gambler
Ken Takakura was
37 in Red Peony Gambler
as 'Naoki Katagiri'.
Sat, Sep 14 1968
Poster of Histories of the Chivalrous
Histories of the Chivalrous
Ken Takakura was
37 in Histories of the Chivalrous
Thu, Aug 01 1968
Poster of The Drifting Avenger
The Drifting Avenger
Ken Takakura was
37 in The Drifting Avenger
as 'Ken Kato'.
Fri, Jun 14 1968
Poster of Prison Boss
Prison Boss
Ken Takakura was
37 in Prison Boss
Thu, Apr 18 1968
Poster of The Domain: Severed Relations
The Domain: Severed Relations
Ken Takakura was
37 in The Domain: Severed Relations
Thu, Feb 22 1968
Poster of A Story from Abashiri Prison—Duel in Snow Storm
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'.
Sat, Dec 23 1967
Poster of The Domain: Where The Blade Enters
The Domain: Where The Blade Enters
Ken Takakura was
36 in The Domain: Where The Blade Enters
Fri, Sep 15 1967
Poster of Abashiri Prison: Challenge to the Evil
Abashiri Prison: Challenge to the Evil
Ken Takakura was
36 in Abashiri Prison: Challenge to the Evil
as 'Shin-ichi Tachibana'.
Sat, Aug 12 1967
Poster of Contemporary Tales of Chivalry 4
Contemporary Tales of Chivalry 4
Ken Takakura was
36 in Contemporary Tales of Chivalry 4
Sat, Jul 08 1967
Poster of Classmates
Classmates
Ken Takakura was
36 in Classmates
as 'First Lieutenant Kenmochi'.
Sat, Jun 03 1967
Poster of The Chivalrous Life
The Chivalrous Life
Ken Takakura was
36 in The Chivalrous Life
as 'Ryuma Ibuki'.
Tue, May 30 1967
Poster of Abashiri Prison: Duel in Hokkaido
Abashiri Prison: Duel in Hokkaido
Ken Takakura was
36 in Abashiri Prison: Duel in Hokkaido
Thu, Apr 20 1967
Poster of The Domain: White Blade
The Domain: White Blade
Ken Takakura was
35 in The Domain: White Blade
Sat, Jan 28 1967
Poster of Abashiri Prison: Duel in the Snow Country
Abashiri Prison: Duel in the Snow Country
Ken Takakura was
35 in Abashiri Prison: Duel in the Snow Country
Sat, Dec 31 1966
Poster of Glorious Fights
Glorious Fights
Ken Takakura was
35 in Glorious Fights
as 'Ichiro Takita'.
Sat, Oct 29 1966
Poster of The Domain: Duel at Thunder Gate
The Domain: Duel at Thunder Gate
Ken Takakura was
35 in The Domain: Duel at Thunder Gate
Sat, Sep 17 1966
Poster of Abashiri Prison: Duel in the South
Abashiri Prison: Duel in the South
Ken Takakura was
35 in Abashiri Prison: Duel in the South
Sat, Aug 13 1966
Poster of Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: The Lone Wolf
Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: The Lone Wolf
Ken Takakura was
35 in Contemporary Tales of Chivalry: The Lone Wolf
Sat, Jul 09 1966
Poster of Showdown of Men
Showdown of Men
Ken Takakura was
35 in Showdown of Men
Fri, Jul 01 1966
Poster of The Kamikaze Guy
The Kamikaze Guy
Ken Takakura was
35 in The Kamikaze Guy
Sat, Jun 04 1966
Poster of The Bullet and the Horse
The Bullet and the Horse
Ken Takakura was
35 in The Bullet and the Horse
Sat, Apr 23 1966
Poster of The Domain: Kanda Festival Showdown
The Domain: Kanda Festival Showdown
Ken Takakura was
34 in The Domain: Kanda Festival Showdown
Thu, Feb 03 1966
Poster of Contemporary Tales of Chivalry 2
Contemporary Tales of Chivalry 2
Ken Takakura was
34 in Contemporary Tales of Chivalry 2
Thu, Jan 13 1966
Poster of Prison Walls of Abashiri 4
Prison Walls of Abashiri 4
Ken Takakura was
34 in Prison Walls of Abashiri 4
as 'Shin'ichi Tachibana'.
Fri, Dec 31 1965
Poster of Prison Walls of Abashiri 3
Prison Walls of Abashiri 3
Ken Takakura was
34 in Prison Walls of Abashiri 3
as 'Shinichi Tachibana'.
Sun, Oct 31 1965
Poster of Brutal Tales of Chivalry
Brutal Tales of Chivalry
Ken Takakura was
34 in Brutal Tales of Chivalry
as 'Seiji Terajima'.
Fri, Oct 01 1965
Poster of Miyamoto Musashi V: Musashi vs Kojiro
Miyamoto Musashi V: Musashi vs Kojiro
Ken Takakura was
34 in Miyamoto Musashi V: Musashi vs Kojiro
as 'Sasaki Kojiro'.
Sat, Sep 04 1965
Poster of The Domain: Kanto Legends of Chivalry
The Domain: Kanto Legends of Chivalry
Ken Takakura was
34 in The Domain: Kanto Legends of Chivalry
Thu, Aug 12 1965
Poster of Prison Walls of Abashiri, Part 2
Prison Walls of Abashiri, Part 2
Ken Takakura was
34 in Prison Walls of Abashiri, Part 2
as 'Shinichi Tachibana'.
Sat, Jul 10 1965
Poster of Abashiri Prison
Abashiri Prison
Ken Takakura was
34 in Abashiri Prison
as 'Shinichi Tachibana'.
Sun, Apr 18 1965
Poster of The Domain: The Naniwa Story
The Domain: The Naniwa Story
Ken Takakura was
33 in The Domain: The Naniwa Story
Sat, Jan 30 1965
Poster of A Fugitive from the Past
A Fugitive from the Past
Ken Takakura was
33 in A Fugitive from the Past
as 'Ajimura'.
Fri, Jan 15 1965
Poster of The Boss
The Boss
Ken Takakura was
33 in The Boss
Sun, Jan 03 1965
Poster of Storm Party
Storm Party
Ken Takakura was
33 in Storm Party
Wed, Oct 21 1964
Poster of Wolves, Pigs & Men
Wolves, Pigs & Men
Ken Takakura was
33 in Wolves, Pigs & Men
as 'Jiro Kuroki, the second brother'.
Wed, Aug 26 1964
Poster of The Domain
The Domain
Ken Takakura was
33 in The Domain
Thu, Aug 13 1964
Poster of Main Street in the Underworld
Main Street in the Underworld
Ken Takakura was
33 in Main Street in the Underworld
Sat, Apr 25 1964
Poster of An Outlaw
An Outlaw
Ken Takakura was
33 in An Outlaw
as 'Minami'.
Sun, Apr 05 1964
Poster of Jakoman and Tetsu
Jakoman and Tetsu
Ken Takakura was
32 in Jakoman and Tetsu
as 'Tetsu'.
Sat, Feb 08 1964
Poster of Miyamoto Musashi: The Duel at Ichijo Temple
Miyamoto Musashi: The Duel at Ichijo Temple
Ken Takakura was
32 in Miyamoto Musashi: The Duel at Ichijo Temple
as 'Sasaki Kojiro'.
Wed, Jan 01 1964
Poster of Tokyo Gang Vs. Hong Kong Gang
Tokyo Gang Vs. Hong Kong Gang
Ken Takakura was
32 in Tokyo Gang Vs. Hong Kong Gang
Wed, Jan 01 1964
Poster of Gang Loyalty and Vengeance
Gang Loyalty and Vengeance
Ken Takakura was
32 in Gang Loyalty and Vengeance
as 'Asano'.
Sun, Oct 20 1963
Poster of Kyōkatsu
Kyōkatsu
Ken Takakura was
32 in Kyōkatsu
Sat, Sep 14 1963
Poster of Miyamoto Musashi: Birth of Two Sword Style
Miyamoto Musashi: Birth of Two Sword Style
Ken Takakura was
32 in Miyamoto Musashi: Birth of Two Sword Style
as 'Sasaki Kojiro'.
Wed, Aug 14 1963
Poster of Duel of the Underworld
Duel of the Underworld
Ken Takakura was
32 in Duel of the Underworld
Sat, Jul 13 1963
Poster of The Big Boss
The Big Boss
Ken Takakura was
32 in The Big Boss
Fri, Apr 12 1963
Poster of Life of Hishakaku
Life of Hishakaku
Ken Takakura was
32 in Life of Hishakaku
Sat, Mar 16 1963
Poster of Tokyo Untouchable: Escape
Tokyo Untouchable: Escape
Ken Takakura was
32 in Tokyo Untouchable: Escape
as 'Yoshio Harada'.
Fri, Mar 15 1963
Poster of Eleven Gangsters
Eleven Gangsters
Ken Takakura was
31 in Eleven Gangsters
as 'Sawagami'.
Tue, Jan 15 1963
Poster of Uragirimono wa jigoku daze
Uragirimono wa jigoku daze
Ken Takakura was
31 in Uragirimono wa jigoku daze
Sun, Dec 23 1962
Poster of Operation Diamond
Operation Diamond
Ken Takakura was
31 in Operation Diamond
Sun, Dec 09 1962
Poster of Tokyo Untouchable
Tokyo Untouchable
Ken Takakura was
31 in Tokyo Untouchable
as 'Yoshio Harada'.
Sun, Oct 21 1962
Poster of Hell's Kitchen
Hell's Kitchen
Ken Takakura was
31 in Hell's Kitchen
Fri, Oct 12 1962
Poster of 365 Nights
365 Nights
Ken Takakura was
31 in 365 Nights
Sun, Sep 09 1962
Poster of Tokyo's Business District
Tokyo's Business District
Ken Takakura was
31 in Tokyo's Business District
Wed, Aug 29 1962
Poster of Song of Kagoshima
Song of Kagoshima
Ken Takakura was
31 in Song of Kagoshima
as 'Shuhei Tategami'.
Tue, May 01 1962
Poster of Tales of President Mito
Tales of President Mito
Ken Takakura was
31 in Tales of President Mito
as 'Sukesaburo Sasa'.
Wed, Apr 04 1962
Poster of Lady Sen and Hideyori
Lady Sen and Hideyori
Ken Takakura was
31 in Lady Sen and Hideyori
as 'Naomori'.
Sun, Mar 25 1962
Poster of All Rascals
All Rascals
Ken Takakura was
31 in All Rascals
Wed, Mar 21 1962
Poster of The Escape
The Escape
Ken Takakura was
31 in The Escape
Wed, Mar 14 1962
Poster of The Prickly Mouthed Geisha and the Girl of Osaka
The Prickly Mouthed Geisha and the Girl of Osaka
Ken Takakura was
30 in The Prickly Mouthed Geisha and the Girl of Osaka
Wed, Feb 07 1962
Poster of South Pacific Waves Are High
South Pacific Waves Are High
Ken Takakura was
30 in South Pacific Waves Are High
Tue, Jan 09 1962
Poster of Devil's Nursery Rhyme
Devil's Nursery Rhyme
Ken Takakura was
30 in Devil's Nursery Rhyme
as 'Kosuke Kindaichi'.
Wed, Nov 15 1961
Poster of Feisty Edo Girl Nakanori-san
Feisty Edo Girl Nakanori-san
Ken Takakura was
30 in Feisty Edo Girl Nakanori-san
as 'Kenichi Oka'.
Sun, Oct 22 1961
Poster of Mannen Taro and His Feminine Colleagues
Mannen Taro and His Feminine Colleagues
Ken Takakura was
30 in Mannen Taro and His Feminine Colleagues
as 'Tarô Mannen'.
Sat, Oct 07 1961
Poster of The Prickly-Mouthed Geisha Goes to Sado
The Prickly-Mouthed Geisha Goes to Sado
Ken Takakura was
30 in The Prickly-Mouthed Geisha Goes to Sado
Sat, Aug 05 1961
Poster of Flower, Storm and Gangster
Flower, Storm and Gangster
Ken Takakura was
30 in Flower, Storm and Gangster
as ''Smiley' Ken'.
Fri, Jun 23 1961
Poster of A Fishwife's Tale
A Fishwife's Tale
Ken Takakura was
30 in A Fishwife's Tale
Wed, May 31 1961
Poster of Tenka no Kaidanji Senpû Tarô
Tenka no Kaidanji Senpû Tarô
Ken Takakura was
29 in Tenka no Kaidanji Senpû Tarô
as 'Tarô Senpû'.
Tue, Feb 14 1961
Poster of Hell's Juggler
Hell's Juggler
Ken Takakura was
29 in Hell's Juggler
Sun, Jan 15 1961
Poster of The Prickly Mouthed Geisha, Part 4
The Prickly Mouthed Geisha, Part 4
Ken Takakura was
29 in The Prickly Mouthed Geisha, Part 4
as 'Kenichi Hanamura'.
Mon, Jan 09 1961
Poster of If You're Man Enough
If You're Man Enough
Ken Takakura was
29 in If You're Man Enough
Tue, Nov 29 1960
Poster of The Sand City in Manchuria
The Sand City in Manchuria
Ken Takakura was
29 in The Sand City in Manchuria
as 'Hari'.
Wed, Aug 24 1960
Poster of The Prickly Mouthed Geisha, Part 3
The Prickly Mouthed Geisha, Part 3
Ken Takakura was
29 in The Prickly Mouthed Geisha, Part 3
Sun, Aug 07 1960
Poster of Man of the World 2
Man of the World 2
Ken Takakura was
29 in Man of the World 2
Wed, Jul 13 1960
Poster of Outlaw Under a Blue Canopy
Outlaw Under a Blue Canopy
Ken Takakura was
29 in Outlaw Under a Blue Canopy
Tue, May 10 1960
Poster of Bad Angel
Bad Angel
Ken Takakura was
29 in Bad Angel
Tue, Mar 15 1960
Poster of The Great Road
The Great Road
Ken Takakura was
29 in The Great Road
Tue, Mar 08 1960
Poster of The Prickly Mouthed Geisha Part 2
The Prickly Mouthed Geisha Part 2
Ken Takakura was
29 in The Prickly Mouthed Geisha Part 2
Tue, Mar 01 1960
Poster of The Second Bullet is Marked
The Second Bullet is Marked
Ken Takakura was
28 in The Second Bullet is Marked
Wed, Jan 27 1960
Poster of Man of the World
Man of the World
Ken Takakura was
28 in Man of the World
Thu, Jan 21 1960
Poster of Four Hours of Terror
Four Hours of Terror
Ken Takakura was
28 in Four Hours of Terror
as 'Captain Yamamoto'.
Wed, Sep 30 1959
Poster of Hell's Companion
Hell's Companion
Ken Takakura was
28 in Hell's Companion
Mon, Jun 01 1959
Poster of A Dead Drifter
A Dead Drifter
Ken Takakura was
28 in A Dead Drifter
Wed, May 13 1959
Poster of Men in a Rough Town
Men in a Rough Town
Ken Takakura was
27 in Men in a Rough Town
as 'Fumio Sone'.
Wed, Jan 28 1959
Poster of The Happy Family
The Happy Family
Ken Takakura was
27 in The Happy Family
Wed, Jan 28 1959
Poster of Sister with Sister
Sister with Sister
Ken Takakura was
27 in Sister with Sister
as 'Hiroshi Ishioka'.
Tue, Dec 09 1958
Poster of The Outsiders
The Outsiders
Ken Takakura was
27 in The Outsiders
as 'Ichitaro Kazamori'.
Wed, Nov 26 1958
Poster of With Songs in My Heart
With Songs in My Heart
Ken Takakura was
27 in With Songs in My Heart
Wed, Sep 10 1958
Poster of Detective Duel
Detective Duel
Ken Takakura was
27 in Detective Duel
Wed, Aug 06 1958
Poster of Beyond the Seasonal Wind
Beyond the Seasonal Wind
Ken Takakura was
27 in Beyond the Seasonal Wind
Tue, Jun 10 1958
Poster of Romance Freestyle
Romance Freestyle
Ken Takakura was
27 in Romance Freestyle
Wed, Apr 30 1958
Poster of Man of Thirteen Eyes
Man of Thirteen Eyes
Ken Takakura was
26 in Man of Thirteen Eyes
Wed, Jan 15 1958
Poster of No Advice Taken
No Advice Taken
Ken Takakura was
26 in No Advice Taken
Fri, Jan 03 1958
Poster of Jet Air Base 101
Jet Air Base 101
Ken Takakura was
26 in Jet Air Base 101
as 'Jiro Nakata'.
Sun, Dec 15 1957
Poster of Showdown in Blood
Showdown in Blood
Ken Takakura was
26 in Showdown in Blood
Wed, Aug 28 1957
Poster of The Deep Blue Sea
The Deep Blue Sea
Ken Takakura was
26 in The Deep Blue Sea
Tue, Jul 30 1957
Poster of Men Fighting Whales
Men Fighting Whales
Ken Takakura was
26 in Men Fighting Whales
as 'Yosuke Yamagami'.
Tue, Jul 09 1957
Poster of Employee Full of Fight
Employee Full of Fight
Ken Takakura was
26 in Employee Full of Fight
as 'Tani'.
Wed, Mar 13 1957
Poster of Mother Peacock
Mother Peacock
Ken Takakura was
25 in Mother Peacock
Wed, Dec 05 1956
Poster of Manchurian Sunset
Manchurian Sunset
Ken Takakura was
25 in Manchurian Sunset
as 'Shintaro'.
Tue, Sep 18 1956
Poster of G-men of Japan 4: Special Armed Unit Mobilization
G-men of Japan 4: Special Armed Unit Mobilization
Ken Takakura was
25 in G-men of Japan 4: Special Armed Unit Mobilization
Wed, Jul 25 1956
Poster of The Chop Professor
The Chop Professor
Ken Takakura was
25 in The Chop Professor
Wed, Apr 04 1956
Poster of Meteor Karate Strike
Meteor Karate Strike
Ken Takakura was
24 in Meteor Karate Strike
Sun, Jan 29 1956
Poster of Lightning Karate Blow
Lightning Karate Blow
Ken Takakura was
24 in Lightning Karate Blow
Sun, Jan 29 1956

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of SMAP×SMAP
SMAP×SMAP
Ken Takakura was
65+ in SMAP×SMAP
as 'Bistro Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 15 1996
Poster of Korekara: Umibe no Tabibitotachi
Korekara: Umibe no Tabibitotachi
Ken Takakura was
62+ in Korekara: Umibe no Tabibitotachi
First Air Date
Fri, May 21 1993
Poster of An Elegy of Tyrole
An Elegy of Tyrole
Ken Takakura was
61+ in An Elegy of Tyrole
as 'Tateishi Jiro'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 11 1992
Poster of Older brother
Older brother
Ken Takakura was
46+ in Older brother
as 'Eiji'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1977