Quick Facts
Born:
1973-10-11
Birthplace:
Taipei, Taiwan
Credits:
53 Total Roles
Takeshi Kaneshiro
Acting
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Biography
Takeshi Kaneshiro, born October 11, 1973, is a Taiwanese and Japanese actor of mixed heritage β 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.
Known For
Chungking Express
He Zhiwu / Cop 223
House of Flying Daggers
Jin
Fallen Angels
He Zhiwu
Red Cliff
Zhu Ge Liang
Red Cliff II
Zhu Ge Liang
The Warlords
Jiang Wu-Yang
Dragon
Xu Baijiu
Returner
Miyamoto
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sons of the Neon Night MOVIE | Moreton Li |
| 2017 | This Is Not What I Expected MOVIE | Lu Jin |
| 2016 | See You Tomorrow MOVIE | Guan Chun |
| 2015 | The Crossing II MOVIE | Yan Zenkun |
| 2014 | The Crossing I MOVIE | Yan Shikun |
| 2011 | Where Love Blooms in the Sky MOVIE | Self |
| 2011 | Dragon MOVIE | Xu Baijiu |
| 2009 | Red Cliff II MOVIE | Zhu Ge Liang |
| 2008 | K-20: The Fiend with Twenty Faces MOVIE | Heikichi Endo |
| 2008 | Red Cliff MOVIE | Zhu Ge Liang |