Ken Takakura
Japanese actor (1931–2014)
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Updated 2026-06-22
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.
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- Order of Culture
- Kikuchi Kan Prize
- Person of Cultural Merit
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- DiscogsLow confidencedatabase · discogs.com
- كين تاكاكوراLow confidencewikipedia · ar.wikipedia.org
- كين تاكاكوراLow confidencewikipedia · arz.wikipedia.org
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