Takehiro Murata
Biography
Takehiro Murata is a Japanese actor born in Tokyo, Japan, on March 18, 1960. Credited under the stage name written in Japanese characters as 村田雄浩, he is a male actor known for his work in the film industry, holding 84 known credits on The Movie Database platform. His career includes appearances in various Godzilla films across both the Heisei and Millennium series in roles ranging from major parts to small cameos, as well as roles in multiple films directed by Juzo Itami.
Career overview
Takehiro Murata is a Japanese actor born in Tokyo, Japan, on March 18, 1960. He is known for acting and has achieved 84 known credits throughout his career. His work spans both film and television, with appearances in various Godzilla films across both the Heisei and Millennium series, taking on both major roles and small cameos. In addition to his work in the Godzilla franchise, he has appeared in multiple films directed by Juzo Itami.
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83 titles- Kyou mo Curry desu ka? (2025) as 山川健三郎
- 今日もカレーですか？ (2025) as 山川健三郎
- The Solitary Gourmet (2025) as Takiyama
- A Fool's Love (2024) as Tubaki
- Silence of the Sea (2024) as Hanzawa
- The Sound of Vietnam (2024) as Kiyoshi Sakura
- Solitary Gourmet Original Broadcast (2022)
- The Supporting Actors in Byplaywood (2021)
- 祈り ―幻に長崎を想う刻― (2021)
- Labyrinth of Cinema (2020) as Saigo Takamori
- No Side Game (2019) as Kinji Yoshihara
- GOKU-OH 3 (2019)
- A Murder Is Announced (2019) as Onigawara Banroku
- GOKU-OH 2 (2019)
- 最上の命医 2019 (2019) as Ryuzo Nakagomi
- Ashi Girl (2017) as Munetsuru Kouyama
- Hanagatami (2017) as Professor Yamauchi
- Blossoming Into a Family (2017) as Doctor Shimada
- Solitary Scream 2 DARKNESS (2017)
- Solitary Scream (2017)
- Cold Case ~Shinjitsu no Tobira~ (2016)
- Ningyo Sashichi Torimonocho (2016)
- Blow the Spring Wind in the Schoolyard (2016)
- Law of Yakuza (2016)
- Laws of Yakuza Chapter 2 (2016)
- Seven Detectives (2015)
- Raia Prays For… (2015) as bartender
- Seven Weeks (2014) as Fuyuki Suzuki
- Kumokiri Nizaemon (2013)
- じんじん (2013)
- Solitary Gourmet (2012) as 滝山
- Casting Blossoms to the Sky (2012) as Tamio Mori
- CSI: Crime Scene Talks (2011)
- Partners (2010)
- Natural Woman 2010 (2010) as Tsuji
- I am. (2010) as Tanabe
- Clouds Over the Hill (2009)
- Scenery to Remember (2008)
- Song of Goodbye (2007) as Father of flower bell
- Twilight Phantom (2007)
- Chichi kara no tegami (2007)
- Junjo Kirari (2006) as Matsui Takuji
- Love Tomato (2006)
- Returning the Favor (2006) as Ichiro Kitahara
- 女検事の報復 送られた殺人予告メール (2006)
- Adan (2006)
- Haru and Natsu (2005) as Chuji Takakura
- 警視庁黒豆コンビ (2005)
- 交通特別捜査係警部補・結城あかね (2005)
- 温泉(秘)大作戦 (2004)
- The Motive (2004) as Ishikawa, Police
- When the Last Sword Is Drawn (2003) as Chiaki Ono
- 動物病院 ドクトル花子の事件簿 (2003)
- Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla (2002) as Cameo (man picking up cans)
- Vengeance for Sale (2002) as Taro
- Sayoko is Back (2000) as Mr.Kurokawa
- Free and Easy 11 (2000)
- Godzilla 2000: Millennium (1999) as Yuji Shinoda
- Wait and See (1998) as Sawachika, Hiroshi's Partner
- Open House (1998) as Miyake
- Pride (1998) as Kiyoshi Itou
- Woman in Witness Protection (1997) as Detective Chikamatsu
- Coach (1996)
- Godzilla vs. Destoroyah (1995) as Yukari's Editor
- Goodbye for Tomorrow (1995) as Takashi Karaki
- Bounty Dog WANTED! (1995)
- Pom Poko (1994) as Bunta (voice)
- Shin Onna Kenji Kasumi Yuko (1994) as 霞友行
- The Misery of Others is as Sweet as Honey (1994)
- Turning Point (1994)
- The Last Dance (1993) as Doctor
- Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992) as Kenji Andoh
- Minbo, or The Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion (1992) as Taro Wakasugi
- Okoge (1992) as Goh Yoshino
- Kimi no na wa (1991) as 末永保
- Dakishimetai! (1988)
- Girls In The Wind (1988) as Kensuke Muraki
- Mother (1988)
- Goryokaku (1988)
- Nezumi Kozo's Edo Adventure (1988)
- Gubijinsô: Maboroshi no ai ni hateta murasaki no onna! (1984)
- Ao ga Chiru (1983)
- Foster Daddy, Tora! (1980) as Sadao
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Takehiro Murata best known for?
Takehiro Murata is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Fool's Love (2024), Man from Del Rio (1956), Cold Case: Door of Truth (2016), Seven Detectives (2015).
When and where was Takehiro Murata born?
Takehiro Murata was born on March 18, 1960 in Tokyo, Japan.
How many credits does Takehiro Murata have?
Takehiro Murata has accumulated over 83 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1980 to 2025.
What is Takehiro Murata's background in cinema and television?
Takehiro Murata is a Japanese actor born in Tokyo, Japan, on March 18, 1960. Credited under the stage name written in Japanese characters as 村田雄浩, he is a male actor known for his work in the film industry, holding 84 known credits on The Movie Database platform. His career includes appearances in various Godzilla film...