Cunning Takeyama
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 2, 1971 in Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
- Active Years
- 1988–2025 (38 Years)
- Total Credits
- 34 credits in database
Biography
Cunning Takeyama, born Takanori Takeyama, is a Japanese tarento, comedian, and actor. He was formerly a member of the comedy duo Cunning alongside Nakashima Tadayuki. Following the death of his partner due to leukemia, the duo disbanded, and Takeyama adopted the group name as his stage name. In his professional work, he is recognized for an angry persona that is simultaneously easy to tease. As an actor, he has been credited with roles in various film projects, including Memories of Matsuko, BECK, Cat Taxi, Pandemic, Case of Kyoko, Case of Shuichi, The Last Chance: Diary of Comedians, and Teacher and Stray Cat. He was born in Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, in 1971.
Career overview
Cunning Takeyama, born Takanori Takeyama, is a Japanese actor, comedian, and tarento. He was formerly a member of the comedy duo Cunning alongside Nakashima Tadayuki. Following the death of his partner due to leukemia, the duo disbanded, and Takeyama adopted the group name as his professional stage name. Within his comedic work, he is recognized for maintaining an angry persona while simultaneously being characterized as an easy-to-tease personality.
As an actor, Takeyama has accumulated 32 known credits. His filmography includes appearances in Memories of Matsuko, BECK, Cat Taxi, Pandemic, Case of Kyoko, Case of Shuichi, The Last Chance: Diary of Comedians, and Teacher and Stray Cat. He was born in Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, in 1971. Sources provide conflicting birth dates, citing either March 30 or April 2, 1971.
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Full Filmography
34 titles- We Can Only Use Magic Once in Our Lives (2025) as Eiji
- Natchan's Little Secret (2023) as Natchan
- Chiko-chan ni Shikarareru! (2018)
- 偉人たちの健康診断 (2017)
- Detective Ballerino (2016) as Monjiro Oniyama
- Samurai Cat: Tamanojo Goes to Edo (2016)
- Teacher and Stray Cat (2015)
- Wednesday Downtown (2014) as Presenter
- Hanako & Anne (2014) as Tokumaru Jinnosuke
- The Knife and the Sword (2013) as Ieyasu Tokugawa
- The Last Chance: Diary of Comedians (2013) as Cunning Takeyama
- Shinokubo Story (2013)
- Case of Kyoko, Case of Shuichi (2013)
- Time Scoop Hunter (2013)
- ゴーストライターホテル (2012)
- Taro no Tō (2011)
- Steel Frame (2010)
- Cat Taxi (2010)
- BECK (2010) as Keichi Saito
- Cat Taxi (2010)
- IPPON GRAND PRIX (2009)
- Pandemic (2009) as Kôsuke Suzuki
- Guardian Angel (2009) as Keiichi Suga
- Honto Ni Atta Kowai Hanashi: 2008 Summer Special (2008)
- Memories of Matsuko (2006) as Vice-Principal
- Shimokita Sundays (2006) as Sanpo
- Uchimura Summers Second (2006)
- 白黒アンジャッシュ (2004)
- Gaki no Tsukai No Laughing Batsu Game (2003) as Guest
- Beat Takeshi Presents TV Tackle (1989)
- Detective! Knight Scoop (1988) as 探偵
- Detective! Knight Scoop (1988) as 局長代理
- Detective! Knight Scoop (1988)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Cunning Takeyama best known for?
Cunning Takeyama is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Wednesday Downtown (2014), Hanako & Anne (2014), Gaki no Tsukai No Laughing Batsu Game (2003).
When and where was Cunning Takeyama born?
Cunning Takeyama was born on April 2, 1971 in Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
How many credits does Cunning Takeyama have?
Cunning Takeyama has accumulated over 34 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2025.
What is Cunning Takeyama's background in cinema and television?
Cunning Takeyama, born Takanori Takeyama, is a Japanese tarento, comedian, and actor. He was formerly a member of the comedy duo Cunning alongside Nakashima Tadayuki. Following the death of his partner due to leukemia, the duo disbanded, and Takeyama adopted the group name as his stage name. In his professional work, h...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Gaki no Tsukai No Laughing Batsu Game (2003) as Guest — aged about 32
- Wednesday Downtown (2014) as Presenter — aged about 43
- Hanako & Anne (2014) as Tokumaru Jinnosuke — aged about 43
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