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Takeru Kobayashi

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Takeru Kobayashi

Born March 15, 1978 · Nagano, Japan (age 48)

Takeru "Tsunami" Kobayashi (小林 尊, Kobayashi Takeru; born March 15, 1978) is a retired Japanese competitive eater. Described as "the godfather of competitive eating", he is a six-time Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest champion and widely credited with popularizing the sport. Description above from the Wikipedia article Takeru Kobayashi, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia…

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ScarfFaceScarfFace · 2021
ScarfFace
★ 5.02021
MovieDocumentary
ScarfFace takes us on an in-depth journey through the sub-culture of competitive eating, lifting the veil on the Major League Eating corporation and the untold story behind the epic rivalry between Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi.
Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished BeefChestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef · 2024
Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef
★ 3.52024
Movie
16-time hot dog– eating champion Joey Chestnut faces off against rival and six-time hot dog–eating champion Takeru Kobayashi, settling a 15-year rivalry between the two competitive eaters: Will Chestnut maintain his title as the world's greatest, or will Kobayashi come in with a vengeance and regain his throne?
The Good, The Bad, The HungryThe Good, The Bad, The Hungry · 2019
The Good, The Bad, The Hungry
★ 6.42019
MovieDocumentary
Two rivals address the years of animosity that defined their careers and their shared dream of achieving greatness on the world’s biggest stage: the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest.
The Houses October Built 2The Houses October Built 2 · 2017
The Houses October Built 2
★ 4.92017
MovieHorror
Recovering from the trauma of being kidnapped last Halloween by the Blue Skeleton - a group who take "extreme haunt" to another level - five friends decide they must face their fears in order to move on. Heading back out on the road to visit more haunted house attractions, signs of the Blue Skeleton start appearing again and a new terror begins.
Crazy Legs Conti: Zen and the Art of Competitive EatingCrazy Legs Conti: Zen and the Art of Competitive Eating · 2004
Crazy Legs Conti: Zen and the Art of Competitive Eating
★ 8.02004
MovieDocumentary
Crazy Legs Conti is an eccentric New York window washer, nude model and sperm donor, and huge fan of the annual July 4th hot dog eating competition. When he casually breaks the world oyster eating record in New Orleans, he decides to dedicate himself to fulfilling his lifelong dream of becoming a professional competitive eater.
Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night Live · 1975
Saturday Night Live
★ 6.91975
SeriesComedyNews
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating ContestNathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest · 2003
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
2003
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