Takeshi Kaneshiro
Acting
Born: Oct 11, 1973
From: Taipei, Taiwan
Credits: 30 titles
Biography
Takeshi Kaneshiro, born October 11, 1973, is a Taiwanese and Japanese actor of mixed heritage – his father is Ryukyuan and his mother is Taiwanese. He speaks Japanese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Taiwanese Hokkien and English. Known for his versatile roles in Taiwanese, Hong Kong and Japanese cinema, he gained international recognition for his performances in films like "Chungking Express" (1994), "Fallen Angels" (1995), and "House of Flying Daggers" (2004). In addition to his acting career, Kaneshiro has also released several music albums and has been involved in numerous commercial endorsements. Despite maintaining a relatively private personal life, his talent and enduring popularity have made him a prominent figure in Asian entertainment.
Filmography
| Title | Character | Year | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon | Xu Baijiu | 2011 | 6.889 |
| Red Cliff II | Zhu Ge Liang | 2009 | 7.278 |
| K-20: The Fiend with Twenty Faces | Heikichi Endo | 2008 | 6.1 |
| Red Cliff | Zhu Ge Liang | 2008 | 7.118 |
| Sweet Rain: Accuracy of Death | Chiba | 2008 | 7.1 |
| The Warlords | Jiang Wu-Yang | 2007 | 6.761 |
| Confession of Pain | Yau Kin-Bong | 2006 | 6.3 |
| Perhaps Love | Lin Jian-Dong | 2005 | 6.724 |
| House of Flying Daggers | Jin | 2004 | 7.264 |
| Turn Left, Turn Right | John Liu | 2003 | 7.23 |
| Returner | Miyamoto | 2002 | 6.532 |
| Takeshi Kaneshiro's Antarctic Adventure | 2001 | — | |
| Space Travelers | Nishiyama | 2000 | 6.143 |
| Lavender | Angel | 2000 | 6.2 |
| Tempting Heart | Ho-jun | 1999 | 6.0 |
| Sleepless Town | Kenichi Ryuu | 1998 | 7.444 |
| Anna Magdalena | Chan Kar-Fu | 1998 | 6.467 |
| Hero | Ma Wing Jing | 1997 | 6.776 |
| The Odd One Dies | Mo | 1997 | 6.295 |
| Downtown Torpedoes | Jackal | 1997 | 5.5 |
| Jail in Burning Island | Yeung Chung | 1997 | 5.5 |
| First Love: The Litter on the Breeze | Lam Kar Tung | 1997 | 6.433 |
| Dr. Wai in the Scripture with No Words | Yvonne / Yan Yan | 1996 | 5.8 |
| Fallen Angels | He Zhiwu | 1995 | 7.678 |
| Fuji Colours of Amours | Kim | 1995 | — |
| Trouble Maker | A Miu | 1995 | 6.444 |
| Don't Give a Damn | Inspector Tang Chuen-Shek | 1995 | 5.333 |
| China Dragon | Kok Tong Miu | 1995 | 7.667 |
| Chungking Express | He Zhiwu / Cop 223 | 1994 | 8.0 |
| Executioners | Chung Hon | 1993 | 5.977 |
| Known for | Acting |
| Credits | 30 |
| Born | 1973 |
| From | Taipei, Taiwan |