Akira Terao(I)
- Actor
- Producer
Akira Terao is the son of the famous actor Jukichi Uno. After
graduating from Bunka Gakuin University, he formed a rock band "The
Savage" which experienced brief success thanks to their hit
'Itsumademo, Itsumademo'. In 1967, Kei Kuma hired him to play alongside
his father in his film 'Tunnel of Kurobe'. Terao then signed a contract
with Ishihara Productions for which he appeared in several films. Akira
Kurosawa chose him to play in two of his films, 'Ran' (1985) and
mainly, as Kurosawa himself, in 'Dreams' (1990). On the other hand
Terao continues to write and sing songs and his song 'Ruby no Yubiwa'
was awarded the 'Record Taisho' prize for 1986. He also regularly works
for television, notably for Ishihara TV Productions.