Akira Terao
Japanese actor and musician (born 1947)
- Born
- 18 May 1947, Yokohama
- Citizenship
- Japan
- Occupation
- actor, musician, singer, composer, film actor
- Films here
- 2
Akira Terao (寺尾 聰, Terao Akira; born May 18, 1947) is a Japanese musician, singer and actor. As of 2012, he is the only male actor to have received both the Japan Record Award and the Japan Academy Award for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role.
Filmography (martial arts films)
| Year | Film | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | After the Rain | Cast |
| 2005 | Into the Sun | Cast |
Frequent collaborators
- Mieko Harada
- Tatsuya Nakadai
- Hidetaka Yoshioka
- Hisashi Igawa
- Takao Ōsawa
- William Atherton
- Steven Seagal
- Pace Wu
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q633278 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.
Last posts
- Choosing a Tai Chi Competition Sword for Performance
- Best Tai Chi Swords for Smaller Hands and How to Choose
- Best Lightweight Tai Chi Swords for Seniors
- Best Wooden Tai Chi Sabers for Beginners and How to Choose
- Buying a Tai Chi Broadsword for Practice
- Stainless Steel vs Chrome-Plated Jian for Martial Arts
- Why Your Tai Chi Sword Rattles and How to Buy a Better One
- Choosing the Right Sword Tassel for Balance and Style
- Choosing a Tai Chi Sword Bag for Daily Practice
- Best Tai Chi Swords with Scabbards for Daily Training