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Ken Takakura , born Goichi 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, more than any other actor. 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.
Birth Name
Goichi Oda
Born
Monday, 16 February 1931
Died
Monday, 10 November 2014
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
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| Ken San | Self | 2016 |
| Dearest | Eiji Kurashima / Eiji Shimakura | 2012 |
| Gelatin Silver, Love | Self | 2009 |
| Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles | Gou-ichi Takata / Gôichi Takata | 2005 |
| The Firefly | Yamaoka Shûji / Yamaoka Shuji | 2001 |
| Railroad Man | Otomatsu Sato | 1999 |
| 47 Ronin | Kuranosuke Ôishi / Kuranosuke Oishi | 1994 |
| Mr. Baseball | Uchiyama | 1992 |
| Robert Mitchum: The Reluctant Star | actor 'The Yakuza' / Self (archive footage) | 1991 |
| Buddies | Kadokura | 1989 |
Actor Filmography
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