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Akihiko Hirata Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1927-12-26

Birthplace:
日本, 東京都

Credits:
170 Total Roles

Akihiko Hirata

Acting

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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.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2002 Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla MOVIE Daisuke Serizawa (archive footage) (uncredited)
1996 Revive! Ultraman MOVIE Self
1995 Godzilla vs. Destoroyah MOVIE Dr. Daisuke Serizawa (archive footage)
1987 Fugitive Alien MOVIE Space Command official
1984 Sayonara Jupiter MOVIE Dr. Inoue Ryutarou
1983 The Sea of Sparta MOVIE Self
1983 Legend of the Cat Monster MOVIE Producer
1982 Brain 17 MOVIE Captain Roper
1982 A Woman in Danger MOVIE Self
1982 Examination Hell MOVIE Self

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