Ken Takakura
Ken Takakura | |
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高倉 健 | |
| Born | Goichi Oda February 16, 1931 Nakama, Fukuoka, Japan |
| Died | November 10, 2014 (aged 83) Tokyo, Japan |
| Alma mater | Meiji University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1956–2014 |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
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Ken Takakura (Japanese: 高倉 健, Hepburn: Takakura Ken), born Goichi Oda (小田 剛一, Oda Gōichi, February 16, 1931 – November 10, 2014), 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.