Takeo Ōtsuka
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 16, 1966 in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
- Active Years
- 1993–2013 (21 Years)
- Total Credits
- 11 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Takeo Ōtsuka (Acting/Professional Wrestler).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints: Use only provided facts. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points, no preamble. Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Source 1 (TMDB): Takeo Ōtsuka (大塚 武生, Ōtsuka Takeo) is a Japanese professional wrestler known by the ring name Men's Teioh (also written MEN's Teioh). His ring name's English translation, Terry Boy, is a homage to Terry Funk. He is a mainstay of Big Japan Pro Wrestling and a former competitor of Michinoku Pro Wrestling. He was an original member of Kai En Tai, competing in Extreme Championship Wrestling and the World Wrestling Federation in the late 1990s. He was briefly a member of the BWO in Extreme Championship Wrestling and appeared on the Barely Legal pay-per-view in 1997. Born December 16, 1966, in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan.
Source 2 (Wikipedia): Takeo Ōtsuka (voice actor) born October 19, 1992. (Note: This is a different person, so I must ensure I am profiling the wrestler/actor from Source 1).
Name: Takeo Ōtsuka (大塚 武生, Ōtsuka Takeo).
Ring Name: Men's Teioh (also written MEN's Teioh).
English Translation/Homage: Terry Boy (homage to Terry Funk).
Affiliations: Big Japan Pro Wrestling (longtime mainstay), Michinoku Pro Wrestling (former competitor), Kai En Tai (original member), BWO (brief member).
Promotions: Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), World Wrestling Federation (WWF).
Key Event: Barely Legal PPV in 1997.
Birth Date: December 16, 1966.
Birth Place: Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan.
Takeo Ōtsuka (大塚 武生, Ōtsuka Takeo
Career overview
Subject: Takeo Ōtsuka (Acting/Wrestling).
Source 1: TMDB Bio of Takeo Ōtsuka (professional wrestler, ring name Men's Teioh/Terry Boy, Big Japan Pro Wrestling, Michinoku Pro Wrestling, Kai En Tai in ECW/WWF, BWO in ECW, Barely Legal 1997, born Dec 16, 1966, Shinjuku, Tokyo).
Source 2: Wikipedia bio of Takeo Ōtsuka (voice actor, born Oct 19, 1992, affiliated with I'm Enterprise).
Constraint 1: Write ONLY verifiable facts from the provided text.
Constraint 2: No invented titles, names, dates, etc.
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: 180-260 words.
Constraint 6: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Constraint 7: Topic is Takeo Ōtsuka (Acting). Note: The TMDB bio describes him as a professional wrestler "Known For Acting".
Name: Takeo Ōtsuka (大塚 武生, Ōtsuka Takeo).
Ring Name: Men's Teioh (also written MEN's Teioh).
English translation of ring name: Terry Boy (homage to Terry Funk).
Affiliations/Promotions: Big Japan Pro Wrestling (longtime mainstay), Michinoku Pro Wrestling (former competitor), Kai En Tai (original member, competed in ECW and WWF in the late 1990s), BWO (brief member in ECW).
Events: Barely Legal (ECW's first PPV in 1997).
Birth: December 16, 1966, in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan.
Name: Takeo Ōtsuka (大塚 剛央, Ōtsuka Takeo).
Birth: October 19, 1992.
Profession: Japanese voice actor.
Affiliation: I'm Enterprise.
The prompt asks for a career overview of "Takeo Ōtsuka (Acting)".
The TMDB source lists Takeo Ōtsuka (the wrestler) as "Known For Acting".
The Wikipedia source is for a different person (the voice actor).
I should focus on the wrestler's career as described in the TMDB bio, as that is the "Acting" credit provided in the context of the TMDB profile. However, I must be careful not to conflate the two individuals. The prompt asks for "Takeo Ōtsuka (Acting)". The TMDB profile for the wrestler says "Known For Acting".
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Takeo Ōtsuka, born December 16, 1966, in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan, is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is widely recognized by his ring name, Men's Teioh, which is also written as MEN's Teioh. The English translation of his ring name is Terry Boy, a name intended as a homage to the American professional wrestler Terry Funk.
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In his professional career, Men's Teioh has been a longtime mainstay of Big Japan Pro Wrestling and previously competed for Michinoku Pro Wrestling. He was an original member of the group Kai En Tai, which participated in the World Wrestling Federation and Extreme Championship Wrestling during the late 1990s. While competing in Extreme Championship Wrestling, he was also a brief member of the BWO. His career includes an appearance on the first Barely Legal pay-per-view event held in 1997.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
11 titles- ECW - Unreleased Vol. 2 (2013) as Terry Boy
- WWE Heat (1998) as Mens Teioh
- WWE Over the Edge: In Your House (1998) as Men's Teioh
- WWE SummerSlam 1998 (1998) as Men's Teioh
- WWE King of the Ring 1998 (1998) as Men's Teioh
- ECW Barely Legal 1997 (1997) as Terry Boy
- ECW Fan Cam: February 14, 1997 (1997) as Men's Teioh
- Michinoku Pro 4th Anniversary (1997) as Mens Teioh
- Michinoku Pro 3rd Anniversary: These Days (1996) as MEN's Teioh
- Raw (1993) as Mens Teioh
- Raw (1993) as Teioh
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Takeo Ōtsuka best known for?
Takeo Ōtsuka is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dead Gods (1971), WWE Heat (1998), Circuit Breakers (2022), WWE SummerSlam 1998 (1998).
When and where was Takeo Ōtsuka born?
Takeo Ōtsuka was born on December 16, 1966 in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan.
How many credits does Takeo Ōtsuka have?
Takeo Ōtsuka has accumulated over 11 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2013.
What is Takeo Ōtsuka's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Takeo Ōtsuka (Acting/Professional Wrestler). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use only provided facts. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points, no preamble. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Source 1 (TMDB): Takeo Ōtsuka (大塚 武生, Ōtsuka Takeo) is a Japanese profession...
Takeo Ōtsuka by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- WWE SummerSlam 1998 (1998) as Men's Teioh — aged about 31
- Raw (1993) as Mens Teioh — aged about 26
- Raw (1993) as Teioh — aged about 26
- WWE Heat (1998) as Mens Teioh — aged about 31
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