Akira Nogami
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 13, 1966 in Narashino, Chiba, Japan
- Active Years
- 1972–2024 (53 Years)
- Total Credits
- 27 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Akira Nogami (Acting).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
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Name: Akira Nogami (野上 彰, Nogami Akira).
Birth Date: March 13, 1966.
Birth Place: Narashino, Chiba, Japan.
Professions: Japanese professional wrestler and actor.
Current Stage Name: Akira (occasionally stylised in all-capitals).
Other roles: Trainer.
Known credits (TMDB): 27.
Also known as: Sue Takafusa Akira.
Acting credits (IMDb): Kamen Rider Kuuga (2000), NJPW Fighting Spirit (1992), and NJPW Starrcade in Tokyo Dome (1991).
Akira Nogami, also known as Nogami Akira or Sue Takafusa Akira, is a Japanese professional wrestler and actor born on March 13, 1966, in Narashino, Chiba, Japan. He currently works under the stage name Akira, which is occasionally stylised in all-capitals. In addition to his work as an actor and wrestler, he has also worked as a trainer. Nogami has 27 known credits. His acting credits include Kamen Rider Kuuga (2000), NJPW Fighting Spirit (1992), and NJPW Starrcade in Tokyo Dome (1991).
"Akira Nogami, also known as Nogami Akira or Sue Takafusa Akira, is a Japanese professional wrestler and actor born on March 13, 1966, in Narashino, Chiba, Japan. He currently works under the stage name Akira, which is occasionally stylised in all-capitals. In addition to his work as an actor and wrestler, he has also worked as a trainer. Nogami has 27 known credits. His acting
Career overview
Role: Television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Akira Nogami (focusing on acting) based only on provided sources.
Constraints:
Verifiable facts only.
No invented titles, names, dates, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
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Name: Akira Nogami (野上 彰, Nogami Akira).
Born: March 13, 1966, in Narashino, Chiba, Japan.
Professions: Japanese professional wrestler and actor.
Current Stage Name: Akira (occasionally stylised in all-capitals).
Other roles: Trainer.
Acting credits/known for:
Kamen Rider Kuuga (2000).
NJPW Fighting Spirit (1992).
NJPW Starrcade in Tokyo Dome (1991).
Total known credits: 27 (from TMDB).
Also known as: Sue Takafusa Akira.
Paragraph 1: Introduction and Background.
Akira Nogami, born March 13, 1966, in Narashino, Chiba, Japan, is a Japanese professional wrestler and actor. He is also known by the names Sue Takafusa Akira and currently works under the stage name Akira, which is occasionally stylised in all-capitals. In addition to his work in wrestling and acting, Nogami has also worked as a trainer.
Paragraph 2: Acting Career.
In his acting career, Nogami has accumulated 27 known credits. His work includes appearances in Kamen Rider Kuuga, released in 2000. He is also recognized for his involvement in NJPW Fighting Spirit in 1992 and NJPW Starrcade in Tokyo Dome in 1991.
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Para 1: ~55 words.
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Total: ~100 words.
Constraint Check: I need 180-260 words. I must expand using only the provided facts.
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Source 1: 27 credits, Stage name 野上彰, Gender Male, Birthday March 13, 1966, Place of Birth Narashino, Chiba, Japan, Also Known As Sue Takafusa Akira.
Source 2: Professional wrestler and actor, current name Akira.
Source 3: Kamen Rider Kuuga (2000), NJPW Fighting Spirit (1992), NJPW Starrcade in Tokyo Dome (1991).
Source 4: Trainer.
Problem: The provided text is very sparse. Reaching 180-260 words without inventing facts is extremely difficult if I only have these specific details. I must use the details provided to build a more descriptive (but still factual) narrative.
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Akira Nogami, born March 13, 1966, in Narashino, Chiba, Japan, is a Japanese professional wrestler and actor. He is currently known by the stage name Akira, which is sometimes stylised in all-capitals. His professional history also includes work as a trainer. Nogami is also known by the name Sue Takafusa Akira.
Regarding his acting career, Nogami
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
27 titles- NOAH: Wrestle Magic 2024 (2024) as AKIRA
- NOAH: Great Muta Final "BYE-BYE" (2023) as AKIRA
- DDT Mega Max Bump 2022 in Yokohama (2022) as AKIRA
- Becoming the Best in the World: Bryan Danielson (2013) as AKIRA
- SMASH on Samurai! TV (2010) as AKIRA
- NJPW Dominion 6.19 (2010) as Akira
- NJPW G1 Climax 20: Day 8 (Final) (2010) as AKIRA
- NJPW Destruction 2009 (2009) as AKIRA
- NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 2 (2008) as AKIRA
- AJPW Realize (2005) as AKIRA
- The Calamari Wrestler (2004) as The Octopus Wrestler
- NJPW Best Of The Super Junior X - Finals (2003) as AKIRA
- Kamen Rider Kuuga: Good Job (2001) as Xu·Zain·Da
- Zero Woman Returns (1999)
- NJPW Battle Formation '96 (1996)
- NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 1995 (1995)
- NJPW V-Mania Vol. 3 (1994)
- WCW/New Japan Supershow III (1993) as Himself
- NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 1993 (1993)
- NJPW Hyper Battle 1993 - Day 11 (1993)
- NJPW Battle Zone Space II (1992)
- WCW Clash of The Champions XIX (1992) as Himself
- WCW/New Japan Supershow II (1992) as Akira Nogami
- WCW/New Japan Supershow: Rumble in The Rising Sun (1991) as Himself
- WWF/AJPW/NJPW Wrestling Summit (1990)
- Clash of the Champions (1988) as Himself
- New Japan Pro Wrestling (1972)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Akira Nogami best known for?
Akira Nogami is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Zero Woman Returns (1999), Clash of the Champions (1988), Queen: Live in Rio (1985).
When and where was Akira Nogami born?
Akira Nogami was born on March 13, 1966 in Narashino, Chiba, Japan.
How many credits does Akira Nogami have?
Akira Nogami has accumulated over 27 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2024.
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Subject: Akira Nogami (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word Count Target: 90-130 words. Name: Akira Nogami (野上 彰, Nogami Akira). Birt...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- New Japan Pro Wrestling (1972) — aged about 6
- Zero Woman Returns (1999) — aged about 33
- Clash of the Champions (1988) as Himself — aged about 22
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