Ken Takakura, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Ken Takakura

Japanese actor

Date of Birth: 16-Feb-1931

Place of Birth: Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

Date of Death: 10-Nov-2014

Profession: actor, singer, film actor

Nationality: Japan

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Ken Takakura (?? ?, Takakura Ken), born Goichi Oda (?? ??, Oda Goichi, 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, more than any other actor.
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.