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Akira Takarada (April 29, 1934–March 14, 2022) was a Japanese film actor, best known for his roles in the Godzilla film series.
Akira Takarada was a prominent Japanese actor and a long-time contract player at Toho Studios, celebrated for his dashing presence in post-war Japanese cinema.
He is widely recognized for his roles in the Godzilla franchise, most notably as the naval diver Hideto Ogata in the 1954 original film.
He was a quintessential star of Toho Studios throughout its golden age, appearing in dozens of their major productions across various genres.