Akihiko Hirata
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.
Movies (161)
Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla
2002
Revive! Ultraman
1996
Godzilla vs. Destoroyah
1995
Fugitive Alien
1987
Sayonara Jupiter
1984
The Sea of Sparta
1983
Legend of the Cat Monster
1983
Brain 17
1982
A Woman in Danger
1982
Examination Hell
1982
At This Late Date, the Charleston
1981
Station
1981
The Imperial Navy
1981
The Last Days of Planet Earth
1981
Port Arthur
1980
The House of Evil: Dangerous Temptation
1980
Ultraman: Great Monster Decisive Battle
1979
Nomugi Pass
1979
Dog of Fortune
1979
The War in Space
1977
Bloodthirsty Hawk
1977
Tora-san Meets His Lordship
1977
Daitetsujin 17: Aerial Battleship
1977
Godzilla
1977
Zero Fighter
1976
Main Line to Terror
1975
Terror of Mechagodzilla
1975
Prophecies of Nostradamus
1974
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla
1974
The Family
1974
The Human Revolution
1973
The Militarists
1970
Crazy Violence at Shimizu Harbor
1970
The Great Japanese Pick-Pocket Club
1969
Travels of Lord Mito
1969
Battle of the Japan Sea
1969
Latitude Zero
1969
Crazy Big Explosion
1969
Samurai Banners
1969
Young Challengers
1968
Imaginary Paradise
1968
Admiral Yamamoto
1968
風来忍法帖 八方破れ
1968
Son of Godzilla
1967
Japan's Longest Day
1967
Ultraman: Monster Movie Feature
1967
Kojiro
1967
Botchan shain seishun wa ore no monoda!
1967
The Killing Bottle
1967
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
1966
The Mad Atlantic
1966
Adventure in Kigan Castle
1966
Rise Against the Sword
1966
The Boss of Pick-Pocket Bay
1966
Ironfinger
1965
The White Rose of Hong Kong
1965
The Retreat from Kiska
1965
風来忍法帖
1965
Samurai Assassin
1965
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
1964
Money Is Most Important
1964
The Rabble
1964
Legend of the Irresponsible Hero
1964
Ant Hell War
1964
Tiger Flight
1964
Whirlwind
1964
Atragon
1963
The Elegant Life of Mr. Everyman
1963
Operation Mad Dog
1963
Young Guy in Hawaii
1963
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1963
Siege of Fort Bismarck
1963
Sensation Seekers
1963
Devices Stronger Than Women
1963
Attack Squadron
1963
The Weed of Crime
1962
Varan the Unbelievable
1962
Chûshingura
1962
Youth Season
1962
Operation Enemy Fort
1962
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1962
Jūyaku kōho-sei nanbā 1
1962
Operation Sewer Rats
1962
Whirlpool of Love
1962
Gorath
1962
Sanjuro
1962
Structure of Hate
1961
Girls of the Night
1961
Blood on the Sea
1961
Mothra
1961
Kill the Killer!
1961
Challenge to Live
1961
Big Shots Die at Dawn
1961
The Merciless Trap
1961
Daredevil in the Castle
1961
Blueprint of Murder
1961
Get 'em All
1960
Westward Desperado
1960
Man Against Man
1960
University Bandits
1960
The Storm of the Pacific
1960
Showdown on Pier No.3
1960
The Secret of the Telegian
1960
Diary of a Successful Salaryman • Conclusion-Bridegroom: Manager No.1
1960
The Lost Alibi
1960
The Forbidden Scoop
1960
The Last Gunfight
1960
The Three Treasures
1959
Saga of the Vagabonds
1959
Submarine I-57 Will Not Surrender
1959
Samurai Saga
1959
I Want to Be a Shellfish
1959
3 Dolls in College
1959
The Big Boss
1959
Sazae-san's Marriage
1959
Varan
1958
Female Detective Story: S.O.S Woman
1958
The H-Man
1958
Holiday in Tokyo
1958
Yagyu Secret Scrolls: Ninjitsu - Part II
1958
The Mysterians
1957
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
1957
Rodan! The Flying Monster
1957
Geisha in the Old City
1957
A Farewell to the Woman Called My Sister
1957
The Last Escape
1957
Zoku Ôban: Fûun hen
1957
Last Days of the Samurai
1957
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
1957
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
1957
A Teapicker's Song of Goodbye
1957
Yagyu Secret Scrolls
1957
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 2)
1957
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
1957
Ôban
1957
A Man in the Storm
1957
The Luckiest Dai
1957
Rodan
1956
Summer in Eclipse
1956
A Brother and His Sister
1956
Eacape of Fear
1956
Three Generations of Company Presidents
1956
Wharf with the Weeping Girl
1956
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
1956
Rainy Night Duel
1956
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
1956
Revenge at Jorurizaka 2: Bloody Battle at Dawn
1955
Revenge of Jorurizaka 1: Attack at Onibushi Pass
1955
Tactics of Love
1955
The Lone Journey
1955
Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple
1955
No Response from Car 33
1955
Godzilla
1954
Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto
1954
Itsuko to sono haha
1954
Farewell Rabaul
1954
One Night of Love
1954
Even The Mighty Shed Tears
1953
Girls in the Orchard
1953
Mr. Pu
1953
The Last Embrace
1953
