Akebono Tarō
Known for Acting · 15 credits
- Born
- 1969-05-08
- Died
- 2024-04-10
- Place of birth
- Oahu, Hawaii, USA
- Also known as
- Tarô Akebono · Akebono · Bono-chan · Bono-kun · Bono Tiger · Great Bonosuke
Biography
Akebono Tarō (May 8, 1969 – April 10, 2024) was an American-born Japanese professional sumo wrestler and professional wrestler from Waimānalo, Hawaii. Joining sumo in Japan in 1988, he was trained by pioneering Hawaiian wrestler Takamiyama and rose swiftly up the rankings, reaching the top division in 1990. After two consecutive yusho or tournament championships in November 1992 and January 1993 he made history by becoming the first non-Japanese-born wrestler ever to reach yokozuna, the highest rank in sumo.
Known For
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
1999
Ocean's Thirteen
2007
as Akebono Taro
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 7
2013
as Akebono
El Chapo and the Curse of the Pirate Zombies
2022
as Zombie Pirate Lord
AJPW Anniversary Tour 2013 - Day 9
2013
as Akebono
NJPW & AJPW 40th Anniversary: We Are Pro-Wrestling Love
2012
as Akebono
TV Shows (1)
Movies (14)
Ocean's Thirteen
2007
as Akebono Taro
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 7
2013
as Akebono
El Chapo and the Curse of the Pirate Zombies
2022
as Zombie Pirate Lord
AJPW Anniversary Tour 2013 - Day 9
2013
as Akebono
NJPW & AJPW 40th Anniversary: We Are Pro-Wrestling Love
2012
as Akebono
AAA: Lucha Libre World Cup 2016 (Day Two)
2016
as Akebono
Dragon Gate USA Freedom Fight 2010
2010
as Akebono
Ikkyu-san
2012
as Big man
AAA: Lucha Libre World Cup 2016 (Day One)
2016
as Akebono
DGUSA Bushido: Code of the Warrior
2010
as Akebono
NJPW G1 Climax 17: Day 6 (Final)
2007
as Akebono
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom IV
2010
as Akebono
NJPW G1 Climax 23: Day 9 (Final)
2013
as Akebono
RIZIN IZA
2015
About Akebono Tarō
Akebono Tarō (May 8, 1969 – April 10, 2024) was an American-born Japanese professional sumo wrestler and professional wrestler from Waimānalo, Hawaii. Joining sumo in Japan in 1988, he was trained by pioneering Hawaiian wrestler Takamiyama and rose swiftly up the rankings, reaching the top division in 1990. After two consecutive yusho or tournament championships in November 1992 and January 1993 he made history by becoming the first non-Japanese-born wrestler ever to reach yokozuna, the highest rank in sumo. With 15 credits spanning from 1999 to 2022, Akebono Tarō has appeared in 14 films and 1 TV show.
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Most Popular Akebono Tarō Movies
- Ocean's Thirteen (2007) — as Akebono Taro
- NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 7 (2013) — as Akebono
- El Chapo and the Curse of the Pirate Zombies (2022) — as Zombie Pirate Lord
- AJPW Anniversary Tour 2013 - Day 9 (2013) — as Akebono
- NJPW & AJPW 40th Anniversary: We Are Pro-Wrestling Love (2012) — as Akebono
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