Yoshihiro Takayama - Actor Profile

Yoshihiro Takayama

Acting
Updated: May 17, 2026
37Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 19, 1966

About Yoshihiro Takayama

Yoshihiro Takayama is a Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Takayama is well known for his ability to endure massive amounts of punishment, especially after his fight at PRIDE 21 against Don Frye. He is one of two men to hold all 3 of puroresu's major heavyweight titles (the IWGP Heavyweight Championship, the Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship, and the GHC Heavyweight Championship), the other being Kensuke Sasaki.

Yoshihiro Takayama Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Yoshihiro Takayama reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 37 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Yoshihiro Takayama's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 11% of Yoshihiro Takayama's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Nagurimono: Love & Kill, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Yoshihiro Takayama Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yoshihiro Takayama's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Yoshihiro Takayama has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2016 Silence Large Man Hit Similar →
2015 AAA Lucha Libre World Cup 2015 Himself Average Similar →
2015 Don's Road Final - Flop Similar →
2015 Don's Road 14 - Flop Similar →
2014 Tokyo Tribe Guard Hit Similar →
2014 TNA One Night Only: Global IMPACT Japan 2014 Yoshihiro Takayama Flop Similar →
2012 NJPW The New Beginning 2012 Yoshihiro Takayama Flop Similar →
2012 NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 6 Yoshihiro Takayama Flop Similar →
2011 NJPW G1 Climax 21: Day 10 (Final) Yoshihiro Takayama Flop Similar →
2011 NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 5 Yoshihiro Takayama Flop Similar →
2010 NJPW Wrestle Kingdom IV Yoshihiro Takayama Super Hit Similar →
2009 NOAH The Second Navigation 2009: Day 7 - Flop Similar →
2008 Pro Wrestling Expo Part I: Green Chapter - Flop Similar →
2007 NOAH Summer Navigation '07 - Day 12 - Flop Similar →
2007 Hustle Aid 2007 Yoshihiro Takayama Flop Similar →
2005 Nagurimono: Love & Kill - Super Hit Similar →
2005 Cromartie High School: The Movie Yutaka Takenouchi Average Similar →
2004 The Calamari Wrestler Himself Average Similar →
2004 NOAH: Departure 2004 - Flop Similar →
2004 NJPW Nexess - Flop Similar →
2003 NJPW Bisshibishi Tradition! Makai World 2003 - Day 8: Memorial Rainbow Dash35 - Flop Similar →
2003 NOAH Navigation Over The Date Line 2003 - Day 13 - Flop Similar →
2003 NJPW G1 Climax 2003 - Day 3 - Flop Similar →
2003 NJPW Best Of The Super Junior X - Finals - Flop Similar →
2002 Muscle Heat Muscle Dome Wrestler B Average Similar →
2002 Pride 21: Demolition Self Average Similar →
2002 NOAH Navigate For Evolution 2002 - Day 10 - Flop Similar →
2001 Pride 18: Cold Fury 2 Self Average Similar →
2001 NOAH: Accomplish Our First Navigation 2001 - Day 9 - Flop Similar →
2001 Pride 14: Clash Of The Titans Self Average Similar →
2000 NOAH: Great Voyage - Flop Similar →
1999 AJPW Super Power Series 1999 Finals - Flop Similar →
1998 AJPW October Giant Series 1998 - Day 18 - Flop Similar →
1998 Kenka-gumi 2: Hong Kong Underworld - Flop Similar →
1998 Kenka-gumi: Bloody Crest - Flop Similar →
1998 Female Ninjas Magic Chronicles: Legend of Yagyu Part 2 Rensuke Washinosu Flop Similar →
1997 AJPW October Giant Series 1997 - Day 18 - Flop Similar →

Yoshihiro Takayama - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yoshihiro Takayama?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yoshihiro Takayama is "Nagurimono: Love & Kill" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Yoshihiro Takayama acted in?

Yoshihiro Takayama has been featured in at least 37 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yoshihiro Takayama?

Other notable films include "NJPW Wrestle Kingdom IV", "Silence", and "Tokyo Tribe".

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