Riki Takeuchi: Biography, Facts and Career
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Riki Takeuchi (Japanese: 竹内 力, Hepburn: Takeuchi Riki; born January 4, 1964) is a Japanese actor best known for his roles in v-cinema yakuza movies. Takeuchi has starred in many yakuza films and action films, such as Dead or Alive by Takashi Miike. Takeuchi also starred in Battle Royale II: Requiem, in which he played a fictionalized version of himself. Takeuchi had also a short stint at the end of the professional wrestling promotion Hustle in 2009, posing as a villainous character based on himself called "King RIKI". The same year, Takeuchi recorded with Avex Group a version of Morning Musume's "Love Machine" for the song's tenth anniversary, appearing under his RIKI persona along with wrestlers Riki Choshu and Yoshihiro Takayama.
Quick facts about Riki Takeuchi
- Full name: Riki Takeuchi
- Born: 1964-01-04
- Nationality: Japan
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q1374425
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Who is Riki Takeuchi?
Riki Takeuchi (Japanese: 竹内 力, Hepburn: Takeuchi Riki; born January 4, 1964) is a Japanese actor best known for his roles in v-cinema yakuza movies. Takeuchi has starred in many yakuza films and action films, such as Dead or Alive by Takashi Miike.
What nationality is Riki Takeuchi?
Riki Takeuchi is Japan.
When was Riki Takeuchi born?
Riki Takeuchi was born on 1964-01-04.
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