South Korean movie actors died in the year 1984

Here are 1 famous actors from South Korea died in 1984:

Akihiko Hirata

Akihiko Hirata (December 16, 1927 Seoul-July 25, 1984 Tokyo) a.k.a. Akihiko Onoda, Hirata Akihiko or Onoda Akihiko was a South Korean actor.

He was best known for his work in the Japanese film industry, particularly in the kaiju films of Toho Studios. Hirata started his career as a stage actor and made his film debut in the film "Drunken Angel" in 1948. He had a prolific career, appearing in over 170 films throughout his lifetime, often playing the role of a police officer or military personnel. Hirata's notable film credits include "Godzilla" (1954), "Mothra" (1961), and "Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster" (1964). In addition to his work in film, Hirata also appeared in several television dramas and was a regular host on the Japanese television program "TV Champion". He was posthumously awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette in 1985 for his contributions to Japanese culture.

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