Ken Takakura
Ken Takakura

Ken Takakura

Actor
February 16, 1931 - November 10, 2014
Nakama, Fukuoka, Japan
201 credits

Discover Ken Takakura, acclaimed actor known for Black Rain, The Yakuza. A career spanning over 60 years. Explore the complete filmography and find where to stream the best work.

About Ken Takakura

Also known as:Goichi Oda高仓健Кэн Такакура

Ken Takakura is a renowned actor born in Nakama, Fukuoka, Japan, with 201 credits to their name.

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. This subject was covered in one of hi...

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Complete Filmography

201 credits

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Portfolio Overview

Ken Takakura has contributed to 201 unique projects, with an average rating of 7.4/10. Their work spans both film and television, showcasing diverse storytelling.

Career Timeline

A career spanning 1956 to 2016 (60 years), in which Ken Takakura built a legendary body of work.

Primary Expertise

Known primarily for actor. Ken Takakura works mostly on screen: 197 films and 4 TV titles.

Current Popularity

Ken Takakura has a dedicated following, with a popularity score of 1.9.

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Which titles feature work by Ken Takakura?

Ken Takakura has contributed to acclaimed titles including Black Rain, The Yakuza, Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles and more. That is 201 credits in total. Primary field: actor.

Ken Takakura — what are they known for?

Primary field: actor. The highest-rated titles are Black Rain, The Yakuza. The career now spans over 60 years.

How many titles does Ken Takakura have?

Credited on 197 films and 4 TV titles. 201 screen credits in total.

Ken Takakura — what are the latest titles?

Ken Takakura is still working. The full filmography above shows the latest and upcoming projects.

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Ken Takakura — Black Rain
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