Ken Tanaka
Actor
75 years (Mar 6, 1951)Chikugo, Fukuoka, Japan
Ken Tanaka is a working actor whose accumulated screen time beats that of most leading names. 'Godzilla 1985' belongs on any short list of his work. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. 'The Return of Godzilla' remains the reference point, thanks largely to Goro Maki.
Ken Tanaka
Actor
Ken Tanaka is a working actor whose accumulated screen time beats that of most leading names. 'Godzilla 1985' belongs on any short list of his work. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. 'The Return of Godzilla' remains the reference point, thanks largely to Goro Maki.
19 Movies
Plays Goro Maki
Godzilla Resurrection
2018
Plays Goro Maki
The Return of Godzilla
1984
Plays Goro Maki
Godzilla 1985
1985
Plays Hideo Takeuchi
Sandakan No. 8
1974
Plays Yasukichi Tominaga
Aoi sanmyaku
1975
Plays Takeshi Kawase
Oh, My Son!
1979
Plays Saotome
A Tale of Young Elopement
1987
Plays Takeru
The Phoenix
1978
Plays Haga
Bonds
1998
Plays Manager
In the City of Dawn
2011
8 TV Shows
Plays Nobumori Sakuma
Toshiie and Matsu
2002
Plays Shinnosuke Wakasugi
Falcons of Edo
1978
Plays Makoto Sakuma
The Woman of S.R.I.
1999
Plays Kunio Nagasawa
What a Wonderful Life
1993
Plays Shirei
Kenzo Kitakata: SUIKODEN
2026
Plays Kazuto Uchida
Blood on the Tracks
2014
Plays Morikawa Tosanokuni
Nogaremono Orin
2006
Plays Minamoto Naoto
Cold Case: Door of Truth
2016
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Kenzo Kitakata: SUIKODEN
Shirei · 7 episodes
2026–
五十年目の俺たちの旅
オメダ
2026
One Last Throw
Numata Toru
2025
The Setting Sun
Wada
2022
America ni Makenakatta Otoko - Bakayaro Souri Yoshida Shigeru
Takeshi Yamazaki
2020
Mentai Piriri
Yoshikawa
2019
Godzilla Resurrection
Goro Maki
2018
Cold Case: Door of Truth
Minamoto Naoto
2018Season 2
Blood on the Tracks
Kazuto Uchida · 4 episodes
2014–
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Ken Tanaka and where are they from?
Ken Tanaka is 75 years old, born on March 6, 1951 in Chikugo, Fukuoka, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Ken Tanaka?
Ken Tanaka is best known for roles in The Return of Godzilla, Godzilla 1985, Sandakan No. 8.
How many movies has Ken Tanaka been in?
Over a 52-year career (since 1974), Ken Tanaka has appeared in 19 movies and 8 TV shows.
What was Ken Tanaka's first movie?
The career of Ken Tanaka began with Sandakan No. 8 (1974).
What is Ken Tanaka's most recent movie or series?
Ken Tanaka's most recent release is Kenzo Kitakata: SUIKODEN, which premiered on February 15, 2026.
What TV shows has Ken Tanaka appeared in?
On television, Ken Tanaka has appeared in Cold Case: Door of Truth, Kenzo Kitakata: SUIKODEN, The Last Song, The Woman of S.R.I..
Ken Tanaka
1951-03-06 · Chikugo, Fukuoka, Japan
Ken Tanaka is a working actor whose accumulated screen time beats that of most leading names. 'Godzilla 1985' belongs on any short list of his work. Steady employment, rather than one breakout, gives the career its shape. 'The Return of Godzilla' remains the reference point, thanks largely to Goro Maki.