Genichiro Tenryu
Biography
Genichiro Tenryu works in acting. Born February 2, 1950 in Katsuyama, Fukui Prefecture, Japan. Archytele tracks 26 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
26 titles- Tenryu Genichiro Retirement 10th Anniversary Event (2025) as Genichiro Tenryu
- I'm Standing on a Million Lives (2020) as Game Master (voice)
- The Curtain Rises (2015)
- NJPW G1 Climax 20: Day 8 (Final) (2010) as Genichiro Tenryu
- Hustle Aid 2007 (2007) as “Monster General” Genichiro Tenryu
- NOAH: 3rd Great Voyage 2005 (2005)
- NOAH: Destiny 2005 (2005)
- NJPW Nexess (2004)
- AJPW Giant Baba Memorial Spectacular (2001)
- NJPW Final Dome (1999)
- WAR Warfare '97 - Day 6 (1997) as Genichiro Tenryu
- NJPW Battle Formation '96 (1996)
- WAR Ryogoku Crush Night (1996) as Genichiro Tenryu
- NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 1995 (1995)
- WWE Royal Rumble 1993 (1993) as Genichiro Tenryu
- NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 1993 (1993)
- NJPW Hyper Battle 1993 - Day 11 (1993) as Genichiro Tenryu
- NJPW Battle Zone Space II (1992)
- WWE WrestleMania VII (1991) as Genichiro Tenryu
- SWS WrestleFest (1991) as Genichiro Tenryu
- WWF/AJPW/NJPW Wrestling Summit (1990)
- CSW International Bash (1989) as Himself
- NWA Clash of The Champions V: St. Valentine's Massacre (1989) as Genichiro Tenryu
- Clash of the Champions (1988) as Genichiro Tenryu
- AWA Super Clash (1985) as Genichiro Tenryu
- WCCW Star Wars (June 1983) (1983) as Genichiro Tenryu
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Genichiro Tenryu best known for?
Genichiro Tenryu is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including I'm Standing on a Million Lives (2020), Clash of the Champions (1988).
When and where was Genichiro Tenryu born?
Genichiro Tenryu was born on February 2, 1950 in Katsuyama, Fukui Prefecture, Japan.
How many credits does Genichiro Tenryu have?
Genichiro Tenryu has accumulated over 26 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1983 to 2025.
What is Genichiro Tenryu's background in cinema and television?
Genichiro Shimada (嶋田 源一郎, Shimada Gen'ichirō), better known as Genichiro Tenryu (天龍 源一郎, Tenryū Gen'ichirō) is a retired Japanese professional wrestler and professional wrestling promoter. At age 13, he entered sumo wrestling and stayed there for 13 years, after which he turned to Western-style professional wrestling....