Ken Takakura

Ken Takakura in Sony Pictures Classics' Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles - 2006

Biography

Born 02/16/1931

Like American film star John Wayne, Ken Takakura has defined the Japanese man and has had a prolific superstar film career, appearing in more than 200 films, shifting from "yakuza" or crime-action films to more mainstream fare. He thrice received the Japanese Academy Award as Best Actor and has on...
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Awards

  • In 1999, received Montreal Film Festival Best Actor Award
  • In 1989, received Asian Pacific Film Festival Leading Male Actor Award
  • In 1982, received Japan Academy Award for Leading Male Actor
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Highlights

  • In 1999, Had leading role in "Poppoya"
  • In 1992, Butted heads with Tom Selleck in "Mr. Baseball"
  • In 1989, Starred in "Black Rain"
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