Ken Takakura
Ken Takakura, born Takeichi Oda, was a Japanese actor and singer who appeared in over 200 films. Affectionately referred to as "Ken-san" by audiences, he was best known for his brooding style and the stoic presence he brought to his roles. He won the Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role four times, tied with Koji Yakusho for the most ever. Takakura additionally received the Japanese Medal of Honor with purple ribbon in 1998, the Person of Cultural Merit award in 2006, and the Order of Culture in 2013.
Movies (79)
- Black Rain (1989)
- The Bullet Train (1975)
- Railroad Man (1999)
- The Yellow Handkerchief (1977)
- Manhunt (1976)
- 47 Ronin (1994)
- Antarctica (1983)
- Dearest (2012)
- The Yakuza (1974)
- A Distant Cry from Spring (1980)
- Never Give Up (1978)
- Mount Hakkoda (1977)
- A Fugitive from the Past (1965)
- Station (1981)
- Mr. Baseball (1992)
- The Firefly (2001)
- The Domain: The Naniwa Story (1965)
- Demon (1985)
- Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game (1969)
- Tokyo's Business District (1962)
- Third Generation Boss (1974)
- Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles (2005)
- Winter's Flower (1978)
- The Outsiders (1958)
- New Prison Walls of Abashiri: The Vagrant Comes to a Port Town (1969)
- Choji Snack Bar (1983)
- The Big Boss (1963)
- Gang Loyalty and Vengeance (1963)
- Miyamoto Musashi IV: The Duel at Ichijo-ji Temple (1964)
- Prison Walls of Abashiri 3 (1965)