Akebono Tarō
Acting•Born May 8, 1969•Died April 10, 2024 (age 54)•Oahu, Hawaii, USA
Biography
Akebono Tarō (May 8, 1969 – April 10, 2024) was an American-born Japanese professional sumo wrestler and professional wrestler from Waimānalo, Hawaii. Joining sumo in Japan in 1988, he was trained by pioneering Hawaiian wrestler Takamiyama and rose swiftly up the rankings, reaching the top division in 1990. After two consecutive yusho or tournament championships in November 1992 and January 1993 he made history by becoming the first non-Japanese-born wrestler ever to reach yokozuna, the highest rank in sumo.
Known For
Ocean's Thirteen
2007•Movie•
6.7
Ikkyu-san
2012•Movie
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom IV
2010•Movie•
8.0
El Chapo and the Curse of the Pirate Zombies
2022•Movie•
2.0
NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 7
2013•Movie
RIZIN IZA
2015•Movie
NJPW & AJPW 40th Anniversary: We Are Pro-Wrestling Love
2012•Movie
NJPW G1 Climax 23: Day 9 (Final)
2013•Movie
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayMay 8, 1969
Day of DeathApril 10, 2024
Place of BirthOahu, Hawaii, USA
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