Photo: Dick Thomas Johnson from Tokyo, Japan / CC BY 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
I'll admit I'm a little biased here, because Yūko Takeuchi is one of those performers who could just walk into a frame and make my shoulders drop an inch. There's a warmth to her that never tips into sweetness for its own sake; she plays strong, no-nonsense women, then lets this slightly bashful, almost apologetic smile slip out and suddenly you're completely disarmed. I love that she came up the steady way, picking up a newcomer prize early on and then just doing good work, film and drama, year after year, no theatrics about it. Her real trick was vulnerability tucked inside toughness, the tiny crack that makes a character feel like an actual person. Losing her so young still stings. But that quiet, generous presence is right there in the films, and honestly it isn't going anywhere.
Story
Overview
Yūko Takeuchi (April 1, 1980 – September 27, 2020) was a Japanese actress born in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture. She built a steady career in both film and television, earning the Elan d'Or New Face Award in 2002. She is known for her role in the film Sidecar ni Inu (A Dog in a Sidecar). She passed away on September 27, 2020.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Yūko Takeuchi
- Name (Japanese)
- 竹内結子
- Reading
- たけうち ゆうこ
- Born
- April 1, 1980 – September 27, 2020
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Monkey (申)
- Origin
- Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
- Height
- 162 cm
- Occupation
- Actress / Film Actress
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2002 — Elan d'Or Award, New Face
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable Work | A Dog in a Sidecar | — | Unknown |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Yūko Takeuchi born?
April 1, 1980 – September 27, 2020.
Where is Yūko Takeuchi from?
Yūko Takeuchi is from Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan.
What does Yūko Takeuchi do?
Yūko Takeuchi works as Actress, Film Actress.
How tall is Yūko Takeuchi?
Yūko Takeuchi is 162 cm.
What is Yūko Takeuchi known for?
Notable works include A Dog in a Sidecar.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.