Acting
Akihiko Hirata
Born December 26, 1927 Died July 25, 1984 日本, 東京都
Biography
Akihiko Hirata (born Hirata Akihiko; 26 December 1927–25 July 1984) was a Japanese film actor. While Hirata starred in many movies (including Hiroshi Inagaki's Samurai trilogy), he is most well known for his work in the kaiju genre, including such films as King Kong vs. Godzilla, The Mysterians, and his most famous role of Dr. Daisuke Serizawa, the brilliant but disturbed young scientist in the original Godzilla, released in 1954. Hirata died after a long battle with lung cancer in 1984, at age 56.
Filmography
7.5
Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla
2002·Action
6.0
Revive! Ultraman
1996
7.8
Godzilla vs. Destoroyah
1995·Action
3.9
Fugitive Alien
1987·Science Fiction
5.5
Sayonara Jupiter
1984·Science Fiction
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The Sea of Sparta
1983
5.0
Legend of the Cat Monster
1983·Horror
7.5
Brain 17
1982·Family
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A Woman in Danger
1982·Thriller
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Examination Hell
1982·Thriller
7.0
At This Late Date, the Charleston
1981·Comedy
6.3
Station
1981·Drama
6.6
The Imperial Navy
1981·War
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The Last Days of Planet Earth
1981·Science Fiction
7.4
Port Arthur
1980·War
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The House of Evil: Dangerous Temptation
1980·Horror
6.3
Ultraman: Great Monster Decisive Battle
1979·Action
7.2
Nomugi Pass
1979·Drama
5.7
Dog of Fortune
1979·Drama
6.1
The War in Space
1977·Adventure
9.0
Bloodthirsty Hawk
1977·Science Fiction
8.8
Tora-san Meets His Lordship
1977·Comedy
7.0
Daitetsujin 17: Aerial Battleship
1977·Science Fiction
6.8
Godzilla
1977·Science Fiction