Career
While he was in Toyo University, Takahashi became a chauffeur of Seiji Miyaguchi, an actor of the theatrical company Bungakuza (文学座). In 1959, he joined Bungakuza, and made his debut with the play Japan’s Deserted Island (日本の孤島). In 1963, he played a role in the film Mother (母) directed by Kaneto Shindō.
The subsequent major roles include Oda Nobunaga in the 3rd Nippon Hōsō Kyōkai Taiga Drama Taikōki in 1965, as Lieutenant Hayami in the Nippon Hōsō Kyōkai Morning Drama Series Ohanahan in 1966.