[1][2] Takahashi often worked with Kihachi Okamoto and Satsuo Yamamoto.
[3][4] After graduating from Rikkyo University, Takahashi joined NHK acting school.
[3] In 1964, he joined Bungakuza Theatre Company's acting school and became an official member in 1967.
[3][4] In the same year, he gave his film debut with Watashi Machigatterukashira?.
[4][3] He received the Elan d'or Award for Newcomer of the Year in 1968.