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Yutaka Takenouchi is credited as a model and television actor. Yutaka Takenouchi was born on January 2, 1971 in Tokyo, Japan. That works out to 55 years old in 2026. Listed accolades include Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Actor (2012).
My Take
To me, Yutaka Takenouchi is the rare actor who commands a frame simply by standing still. He arrived through a modeling contest, but what stuck was never his looks alone, it was that quiet, brooding restraint that lets his eyes do the talking. I find his 2012 Blue Ribbon Best Actor win almost overdue, given how long he had carried that understated cool. What I admire most is the unforced way he has aged into a calmer, deeper charisma without ever seeming to try. That balance, effortless yet magnetic, is exactly the kind of presence I keep coming back to.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Yutaka Takenouchi
- Name (Japanese)
- 竹野内豊
- Reading
- たけのうち ゆたか
- Born
- January 2, 1971 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Boar
- Origin
- Tokyo, Japan
- Occupation
- actor / model / television actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2012 Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Actor
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yutaka%20Takenouchi
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E7%AB%B9%E9%87%8E%E5%86%85%E8%B1%8A
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1193035
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Yutaka Takenouchi born?
Born January 2, 1971 (age 55).
Where is Yutaka Takenouchi from?
Yutaka Takenouchi is from Tokyo, Japan.
What does Yutaka Takenouchi do?
Yutaka Takenouchi works as actor, model, television actor.
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