Ken Takakura

Japanese actor (1931–2014)
Person human Q741184
Ken Takakura
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Ken Takakura

Summary

Ken Takakura is a human[1]. He was born in Kitakyūshū-shi[2]. He was born on February 16, 1931[3]. He passed away in Tokyo[4]. He died on November 10, 2014[5]. He worked as an actor[6], singer[7], and film actor[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Ken Takakura's place of birth was Kitakyūshū-shi[2].
  • Ken Takakura died in Tokyo[4].
  • Ken Takakura was born on February 16, 1931[3].
  • Ken Takakura died on November 10, 2014[5].
  • Among Ken Takakura's spouses was Chiemi Eri[10].
  • Ken Takakura held citizenship in Japan[11].
  • Ken Takakura held citizenship in Empire of Japan[12].
  • Ken Takakura worked as an actor[6].
  • Ken Takakura's professions included singer[7].
  • Ken Takakura's professions included film actor[8].
  • Ken Takakura was educated at Meiji University[13].
  • Ken Takakura received the Order of Culture[14].
  • Ken Takakura received the Kikuchi Kan Prize[15].
  • Ken Takakura received the Medal with Purple Ribbon[16].
  • Ken Takakura received the Person of Cultural Merit[17].
  • Ken Takakura received the Kinema Junpo Awards for Best Actor[18].
  • Ken Takakura received the Kinema Junpo Awards for Best Actor[19].
  • Ken Takakura is recorded as male[20].
  • Ken Takakura's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Ken Takakura's record label is recorded as Pony Canyon[22].
  • Ken Takakura's Commons category is recorded as Ken Takakura[23].
  • The cause of death was lymphoma[24].
  • Ken Takakura's family name is recorded as Takakura[25].
  • Ken Takakura's given name is recorded as Ken[26].
  • Ken Takakura's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Ken Takakura[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kitakyūshū-shi[2], Ken Takakura… he was born on February 16, 1931[3].

Education

Ken Takakura was educated at Meiji University[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], singer[7], and film actor[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Culture[14], an order[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1937[30]; Kikuchi Kan Prize[15], a literary award[31], in Japan[32]; Medal with Purple Ribbon[16], a grade of an order[33], in Japan[34], founded in 1955[35]; Person of Cultural Merit[17], a title of honor[36], in Japan[37]; Kinema Junpo Awards for Best Actor[18]; and Elan d'or Award for Newcomer of the Year[38], a class of award[39], in Japan[40], founded in 1956[41].

Personal Life

Ken Takakura was married to Chiemi Eri[10].

Death and Burial

Ken Takakura died on November 10, 2014[5]. He died in Tokyo[4]. The cause of death was lymphoma[24].

Why It Matters

Ken Takakura has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Ken Takakura born?

Ken Takakura was born in Kitakyūshū-shi[2].

Where did Ken Takakura die?

Ken Takakura died in Tokyo[4].

Who was Ken Takakura married to?

Ken Takakura's spouses include Chiemi Eri[10].

What did Ken Takakura do for work?

Ken Takakura worked as actor[6], singer[7], and film actor[8].

Where did Ken Takakura go to school?

Ken Takakura was educated at Meiji University[13].

What awards did Ken Takakura receive?

Honors received include Order of Culture[14], Kikuchi Kan Prize[15], Medal with Purple Ribbon[16], and Person of Cultural Merit[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [38] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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