Takeshi Kaneshiro

Takeshi Kaneshiro (51)

1973-10-11 | Taipei, Taiwan

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.

Upcoming Films

On Movies

  • This Is Not What I Expected
  • See You Tomorrow
  • The Crossing II
  • The Crossing I
  • Dragon
  • Red Cliff II
  • K-20: The Fiend with Twenty Faces
  • Red Cliff
  • Sweet Rain: Accuracy of Death
  • The Warlords
  • Confession of Pain
  • Perhaps Love
  • House of Flying Daggers
  • Turn Left, Turn Right
  • Returner
  • Lavender
  • Space Travelers
  • Tempting Heart
  • Sleepless Town
  • Anna Magdalena
  • Too Tired to Die
  • First Love: The Litter on the Breeze
  • Downtown Torpedoes
  • Hero
  • The Odd One Dies
  • Misty
  • Jail in Burning Island
  • Lost and Found
  • Feeling of Love
  • Dr. Wai in the Scripture with No Words
  • 聖夜の奇跡 あなたの好きな愛はどれ?
  • Young Policemen in Love
  • Fallen Angels
  • Forever Friends
  • Fuji Colours of Amours
  • School Days
  • Trouble Maker
  • Don't Give a Damn
  • Shaolin Popey III: China Dragon
  • Mermaid Got Married
  • The Wrath of Silence
  • Chungking Express
  • No Sir
  • Heroic Trio 2: Executioners

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