Naoto Takenaka

Japanese actor, voice actor, film director, talent, comedian, singer
Person human Q1154179
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Naoto Takenaka

Summary

Naoto Takenaka is a human[1]. Born in Kanazawa-ku[2], he… he was born on March 20, 1956[3]. He worked as an actor[4], singer[5], film director[6], seiyū[7], and comedian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (331 views/month, #7,161 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Naoto Takenaka was born in Kanazawa-ku[2].
  • Naoto Takenaka was born on March 20, 1956[3].
  • Naoto Takenaka was married to Midori Kinouchi[10].
  • Naoto Takenaka held citizenship in Japan[11].
  • Japanese was Naoto Takenaka's native language[12].
  • Naoto Takenaka worked as an actor[4].
  • Naoto Takenaka worked as a singer[5].
  • Naoto Takenaka worked as a film director[6].
  • Naoto Takenaka's professions included seiyū[7].
  • Naoto Takenaka's professions included comedian[8].
  • Naoto Takenaka's professions included owarai tarento[13].
  • Naoto Takenaka was employed by Tama Art University[14].
  • Naoto Takenaka was educated at Tama Art University[15].
  • Naoto Takenaka received the Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Actor[16].
  • Naoto Takenaka received the FIPRESCI Prize at Festival of Venice[17].
  • Naoto Takenaka received the Golden Arrow Award[18].
  • Naoto Takenaka was a member of Seinenza Theater Company[19].
  • Naoto Takenaka was a member of Q11346930[20].
  • Naoto Takenaka was influenced by Bruce Lee[21].
  • Naoto Takenaka was influenced by Sonny Chiba[22].
  • Naoto Takenaka is recorded as male[23].
  • Naoto Takenaka's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Naoto Takenaka's Commons category is recorded as Naoto Takenaka[25].
  • Naoto Takenaka's family name is recorded as Takenaka[26].
  • Naoto Takenaka's given name is recorded as Naoto[27].

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Origins and Family

Naoto Takenaka was born in Kanazawa-ku[2]. He was born on March 20, 1956[3]. Japanese was his native language[12].

Education

Naoto Takenaka's education included a stint at Tama Art University[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[4], singer[5], film director[6], seiyū[7], comedian[8], and owarai tarento[13]. Naoto Takenaka was employed by Tama Art University[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Actor[16], a film award category[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1950[30]; FIPRESCI Prize at Festival of Venice[17], a film award category[31], in Italy[32], founded in 1948[33]; and Golden Arrow Award[18], an award[34], in Japan[35], founded in 1964[36].

Personal Life

Naoto Takenaka was married to Midori Kinouchi[10].

Why It Matters

Naoto Takenaka ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (331 views/month, #7,161 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Naoto Takenaka born?

Born in Kanazawa-ku[2], Naoto Takenaka…

Who was Naoto Takenaka married to?

Naoto Takenaka's spouses include Midori Kinouchi[10].

What did Naoto Takenaka do for work?

Naoto Takenaka worked as actor[4], singer[5], film director[6], seiyū[7], and comedian[8].

Where did Naoto Takenaka go to school?

Naoto Takenaka was educated at Tama Art University[15].

What awards did Naoto Takenaka receive?

Honors received include Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Actor[16], FIPRESCI Prize at Festival of Venice[17], and Golden Arrow Award[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . catalogue.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [21] . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  2. 18d ago · Xezbeth · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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