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Masakatsu Funaki

Masakatsu Funaki was born March 13, 1969 (age 57). From Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. Height 183 cm, weight 84 kg.

Professional wrestler from Japan

Aomori Prefecture
professional wrestler
mixed martial arts fighter
actor

Masakatsu Funaki is listed as a professional wrestler, mixed martial arts fighter and actor. Masakatsu Funaki was born on March 13, 1969 in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan. That works out to 57 years old in 2026. Awards on record include Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame. The listed height is 183 cm.

My Take

What I respect most about Masakatsu Funaki is his refusal to settle for one arena. Coming out of Hirosaki, he became a genuine force in both professional wrestling and mixed martial arts at a time when blending the two was rare and risky. His Wrestling Observer Hall of Fame nod tells me the global purists rate him too. There is a quiet, almost ascetic intensity to him that translates from the ring to his acting work. For me, fighters who keep questioning their own definition of strength, and reinvent themselves through retirements and comebacks, are the ones who truly last.

This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.

1. Profile

Name (English): Masakatsu Funaki
Name (Japanese): 船木誠勝
Reading: ふなきまさかつ
Born: March 13, 1969 (age 57)
Origin: Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 84 kg
Occupation: professional wrestler / mixed martial arts fighter / actor
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Pisces / Rooster
Agency: Freelance

2. Background

Debut: 1985-3-3

Awards & achievements

Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame

3. Works & records

Works summary

Appearances: 30 (1994–2022)
By year (titles with a known year): 1994: 2, 2000: 1, 2002: 2, 2003: 2, 2004: 8, 2005: 2, 2006: 3, 2007: 2, 2008: 2, 2014: 1, 2015: 1, 2017: 2, 2022: 1, year unknown: 1
Debut work: Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie

Filmography / notable works

Category	Title	Year
Appearances	劇場版 Dr.コトー診療所	2022
Appearances	純喫茶エルミタージュ	2017
Appearances	伝説のやくざボンノ烈火の章	2017
Appearances	牙狼〈GARO〉-GOLDSTORM- 翔、第9話	2015
Appearances	極潰し	2014
Appearances	岸和田少年愚連隊カオルちゃん最強伝説中華街のロミオとジュリエット	2008
Appearances	新宿暴力街烈華	2008
Appearances	ハードボイルド・ダンディー	2007
Appearances	新宿暴力街華火	2007
Appearances	実録・東声会初代・町井久之暗黒の首領	2006
Appearances	龍が如く〜序章〜	2006
Appearances	富豪刑事第2シリーズ、第3話	2006
Appearances	武装戦線〜政府軍VS革命軍〜	2005
Appearances	TOUGH DARK FIGHT	2005
Appearances	新・日本の首領	2004
Appearances	力道山	2004
Appearances	Godzilla: Final Wars	2004
Appearances	デビルマン	2004
Appearances	真説タイガーマスク	2004
Appearances	跋扈妖怪伝牙吉第二部	2004
Appearances	ワル序章	2004
Appearances	火曜サスペンス劇場北ホテル1	2004
Appearances	新・空手バカ一代格闘者	2003
Appearances	Dr.コトー診療所	2003
Appearances	サラリーマン金太郎第3シリーズ	2002
Appearances	高校鉄拳伝タフ OVA版	2002
Appearances	Gojoe	2000
Appearances	Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie	1994
Appearances	Funaki Masakatsu: Hybrid Wrestler	1994
Appearances	筋肉番付シリーズ

4. Links

Official sitehttps://masa-funaki.com/
Xhttps://x.com/masa_funaki
Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masakatsu%20Funaki
Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E8%88%B9%E6%9C%A8%E8%AA%A0%E5%8B%9D
Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2080446

5. About this entry

Frequently asked questions

When was Masakatsu Funaki born?

Masakatsu Funaki was born on March 13, 1969 and is 57 years old.

Where is Masakatsu Funaki from?

Masakatsu Funaki is from Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, Japan.

What does Masakatsu Funaki do?

Masakatsu Funaki works as professional wrestler, mixed martial arts fighter, actor.

How tall is Masakatsu Funaki?

Masakatsu Funaki is 183 cm tall.

What agency is Masakatsu Funaki with?

Masakatsu Funaki is with Freelance.

What is Masakatsu Funaki known for?

Masakatsu Funaki's notable works include TOUGH DARK FIGHT.

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