Akira Takarada (born April 29, 1934) is a Japanese actor who is best known internationally for appearing in seven Godzilla films, each time as a different character: Gojira, Mothra vs. Godzilla, Invasion of Astro-Monster, Experiment 213 Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster, the 1992 edition of Godzilla vs. Mothra Godzilla: Final Wars and the 2014 American remake of Godzilla. For the latter, he was credited for a scene which was later omitted from the actual film.