Masahiro Chôno - Actor Profile

Masahiro Chôno

Acting
45Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 17, 1963
Birth Place: Seattle, Washington, USA

About Masahiro Chôno

Masahiro "Masa" Chono (蝶野正洋, Chōno Masahiro) is an American-born Japanese-American retired professional wrestler and actor best known for his 26 year stint with New Japan Pro-Wrestling . As the leader of nWo Japan, Team 2000 and Black New Japan, he was the promotion's top heel for much of his career, beginning in 1994 when he adopted his Yakuza inspired gimmick. Aside from his work in NJPW, Chono has also made appearances for World Championship Wrestling (WCW), as a member of the New World Order, as well as occasional appearances in All-Japan Pro Wrestling and Osaka Pro Wrestling. Chono holds the record for most wins of the G1 Climax at 5, which has earned him the nicknames "Mr. August" and "Mr. G1". He is a former seven-time IWGP Tag Team Champion, and a former one-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion and a former one-time NWA Heavyweight Champion.

Best Masahiro Chôno Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Masahiro Chôno's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Masahiro Chôno.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 NOAH: Keiji Muto Grand Final Pro-Wrestling "Last" Love ~Hold Out~ Masahiro Chono Flop Similar →
2021 Vice Versa: Chyna Self Super Hit Similar →
2016 Girls und Panzer Fan Event "Heartful Tank Carnival 2nd" in Pacifico Yokohama 2016.8.28.Sun Guest Flop Similar →
2015 Replicant Eve - Flop Similar →
2014 Don's Road 13 - Flop Similar →
2014 Don's Road 12 - Flop Similar →
2014 Don's Road 11 - Flop Similar →
2014 Don's Road 10 - Flop Similar →
2010 NJPW Wrestle Kingdom IV Masahiro Chono Super Hit Similar →
2009 NJPW Destruction 2009 - Flop Similar →
2009 NJPW Masahiro Chono 25th Anniversary ~ Aristrist In Ryogoku Kokugikan~ - Flop Similar →
2009 NJPW G1 Climax 19: Day 8 (Final) Masahiro Chono Flop Similar →
2009 NJPW Resolution 2009 - Flop Similar →
2009 NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 3 Masahiro Chono Flop Similar →
2008 Pro Wrestling Expo Part I: Green Chapter - Flop Similar →
2008 NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 2 Masahiro Chono Flop Similar →
2007 NJPW G1 Climax 17: Day 6 (Final) Masahiro Chono Flop Similar →
2007 NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 1 Masahiro Chono Flop Similar →
2005 NJPW G1 Climax 2005: Day 2 - Flop Similar →
2005 NJPW G1 Climax 2005: Day 1 - Flop Similar →
2004 NJPW Nexess - Flop Similar →
2003 NJPW Bisshibishi Tradition! Makai World 2003 - Day 8: Memorial Rainbow Dash35 - Flop Similar →
2003 NJPW G1 Climax 2003 - Day 3 - Flop Similar →
2002 NJPW The Spiral - Flop Similar →
2001 NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 2001 - Flop Similar →
2001 NJPW Wrestling World 2001 Masahiro Chono Flop Similar →
1999 NJPW Final Dome - Flop Similar →
1997 WCW Bash at The Beach 1997 Himself Super Hit Similar →
1997 nWo Souled Out 1997 Himself Super Hit Similar →
1997 WCW Clash of The Champions XXXIV Himself Flop Similar →
1996 NJPW Battle Formation '96 - Flop Similar →
1995 WCW Starrcade 1995 Himself Flop Similar →
1995 NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 1995 - Flop Similar →
1995 NJPW & WCW Collision In Korea Himself Flop Similar →
1994 NJPW Summer Struggle 1994 - Day 8 - Flop Similar →
1993 NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 1993 - Flop Similar →
1993 NJPW Hyper Battle 1993 - Day 11 - Flop Similar →
1993 WCW/New Japan Supershow III Himself Super Hit Similar →
1992 WCW Starrcade 1992 Himself Hit Similar →
1992 NJPW Battle Zone Space II - Flop Similar →
1992 WCW Halloween Havoc 1992 Masa Chono Super Hit Similar →
1992 WCW/New Japan Supershow II Masa Chono Flop Similar →
1991 WCW Clash of the Champions XV: Knocksville USA Himself Flop Similar →
1991 WCW/New Japan Supershow: Rumble in The Rising Sun Himself Flop Similar →
1990 WWF/AJPW/NJPW Wrestling Summit - Flop Similar →

Masahiro Chôno - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Masahiro Chôno?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Masahiro Chôno is "nWo Souled Out 1997" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Masahiro Chôno acted in?

Masahiro Chôno has been featured in at least 45 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Masahiro Chôno?

Other notable films include "WCW Halloween Havoc 1992", "WCW/New Japan Supershow III", and "WCW Bash at The Beach 1997".