★ 6.8 
Acting
Shinsuke Nakamura
Shinsuke Nakamura is best known for Raw, WWE Friday Night SmackDown, WWE NXT and WWE Main Event. Shinsuke Nakamura was born on February 24, 1980. Shinsuke Nakamura is 46 years old (born February 24, 1980).
- Born
- February 24, 1980 (46 years old)
- Place of birth
- Mineyama, Kyoto, Japan
Biography
Shinsuke Nakamura is a Japanese professional wrestler currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the SmackDown brand after joining the company in 2016.
From 2002 to 2016, he competed in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he became a three-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion, winning his first at 23 years, 9 months, and 15 days to become the youngest champion in history before the record was broken by Callum Newman in 2026 at 23 years, 7 months, and 4 days. He also won the 2011 G1 Climax and the 2014 New Japan Cup, held the IWGP Intercontinental Championship five times, including its longest reign at 313 days, and was the final IWGP Third Belt and NWF Heavyweight Champion. Nakamura was also a founding member and the original leader of Chaos.
From 2002 to 2016, he competed in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he became a three-time IWGP Heavyweight Champion, winning his first at 23 years, 9 months, and 15 days to become the youngest champion in history before the record was broken by Callum Newman in 2026 at 23 years, 7 months, and 4 days. He also won the 2011 G1 Climax and the 2014 New Japan Cup, held the IWGP Intercontinental Championship five times, including its longest reign at 313 days, and was the final IWGP Third Belt and NWF Heavyweight Champion. Nakamura was also a founding member and the original leader of Chaos.
Known for
Filmography
- —WWE Talking SmackShinsuke Nakamura
- 2018WWE ChronicleHimself
- 2016Raw TalkShinsuke Nakamura
- 2012WWE Main Event
- 2010WWE NXT
- 1999WWE Friday Night SmackDownHimself
- 1993RawShinsuke Nakamura
- 1985WWE Saturday Night's Main EventShinsuke Nakamura
- 1972New Japan Pro Wrestling
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Shinsuke Nakamura been in?
Shinsuke Nakamura is best known for Raw, WWE Friday Night SmackDown, WWE NXT and WWE Main Event.
When was Shinsuke Nakamura born?
Shinsuke Nakamura was born on February 24, 1980. (Mineyama, Kyoto, Japan)
How old is Shinsuke Nakamura?
Shinsuke Nakamura is 46 years old (born February 24, 1980).
Updated: October 31, 2026 ·