TV Shows - Akira Takayama
Sorted by online popularity, based on the Engagement Score on May 15, 2024. Akira Takayama has appeared in 1 television series with data.
#199Law & Orderas Karaoke Singer • 1 episode • #199 most popular showLaw & Order is a critically acclaimed crime drama television series that follows the lives of dedicated police officers and prosecutors as they navigate the complex world of criminal justice in New York City. The show is known for its gripping storytelling, intricate plotlines, and realistic portrayal of the legal system. With a combination of police investigations and courtroom drama, Law & Order has captivated audiences for over two decades.
Movies - Akira Takayama
Sorted by online popularity. Akira Takayama has appeared in 6 movies with data.
#1,626Isle of Dogsas Major Domo (voice) • #1,626 most popular movieIsle of Dogs is a 2018 stop-motion animated comedy-drama film written, produced, and directed by Wes Anderson, set in a fictional Japanese city where all dogs have been banished to Trash Island due to a canine influenza pandemic.
#3,730Step Up 3Das Mr. Kido • #3,730 most popular movieStep Up 3D is a 2010 American 3D dance film directed by Jon M. Chu. It serves as the third installment in the Step Up film series and follows a group of street dancers who team up with a freshman to compete against the world's best hip hop dancers.
#3,763Old Dogsas Japanese Executive • #3,763 most popular movieOld Dogs is a 2009 American comedy film about two best friends and business partners who face unexpected fatherhood when one of them discovers he has twin children from a short-lived marriage. The film explores their efforts to juggle parenting responsibilities while trying to secure a major business deal with a Japanese company.
#5,301Snow Falling on Cedarsas Hisao Imada • #5,301 most popular movieSnow Falling on Cedars is a 1999 American legal drama film directed by Scott Hicks, based on David Guterson's novel. Set in 1950 on San Piedro Island, it revolves around the murder case of a Japanese American fisherman accused of killing a white man. The trial takes place amidst post-World War II anti-Japanese sentiments, with the story highlighting the emotional impact on a local reporter as he uncovers unexpected connections.
#6,062Town & Countryas Japanese Guest #2 • #6,062 most popular movieTown & Country is a 2001 American romantic comedy film featuring Porter Stoddard, a New York architect, as he navigates through a series of comedic missteps with his wife Ellie and close friends Mona and Griffin.
#6,677Girl Most Likelyas Casino Gambler • #6,677 most popular movieGirl Most Likely is a 2012 American comedy film directed by Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini. It stars Kristen Wiig as a playwright who stages a suicide in an attempt to win back her ex, only to end up in the custody of her gambling-addict mother, played by Annette Bening.
Akira Takayama Biography
Akira Takayama is a Japanese director and the leader of the theatre unit Port B. Born in 1969, he spent several years studying theatre and linguistics in Germany before returning to Japan in 1999. Takayama's projects are known for their site-specific performances and exploration of the identity and history of various locales. He addresses contemporary issues such as the working poor in Japan and incorporates social and digital media into his work. Port B, a collaborative team of artists, scholars, and activists, takes its name from Portbou, the Spanish border town where Walter Benjamin tragically ended his life while fleeing the Nazis in 1940.
On May 15, 2024, Akira Takayama had 9 Wikipedia visits, making him the #29,727 most popular actor online.
