
Born: 1931-02-16
Ken Takakura (高倉 健), originally named Gouichi Oda, was born on February 16, 1931, in Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka, Japan. Renowned for his intense and stoic portrayals, Takakura's career was deeply influenced by his early experiences witnessing yakuza conflicts amid the black market during Japan's po...