Takeshi Kaneshiro
Known for: Acting
Born: October 11, 1973
Place of birth: 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.
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Filmography
47 movies · 5 TV shows, newest first
5.4
Sons of the Neon Night
2025
6.8
This Is Not What I Expected
2017
4.5
See You Tomorrow
2016
5.3
The Crossing II
2015
5.5
The Crossing I
2014
2.0
Where Love Blooms in the Sky
2011
6.9
Dragon
2011
7.3
Red Cliff II
2009
6.1
K-20: The Fiend with Twenty Faces
2008
7.1
Red Cliff
2008
7.1
Sweet Rain: Accuracy of Death
2008
6.8
The Warlords
2007
NR
Bokura no Jidai
2007
6.3
Confession of Pain
2006
6.7
Perhaps Love
2005
7.3
House of Flying Daggers
2004
7.2
Turn Left, Turn Right
2003
6.6
Returner
2002
9.5
Golden Bowl
2002
NR
Takeshi Kaneshiro's Antarctic Adventure
2001NR
裸にしたい男
2001
6.3
Lavender
2000
6.1
Space Travelers
2000
7.5
Love 2000
2000
6.0
Tempting Heart
1999
5.1
Too Tired to Die
1998
7.7
Precious Time
1998
7.4
Sleepless Town
1998
6.5
Anna Magdalena
1998
6.7
First Love: The Litter on the Breeze
1997
5.5
Downtown Torpedoes
1997
6.8
Hero
1997
6.3
The Odd One Dies
1997
5.4
Misty
1997
5.5
Jail in Burning Island
1997
7.0
Lost and Found
1996
7.0
Feeling of Love
1996
5.8
Dr. Wai in the Scripture with No Words
1996
NR
The Miracle on a Christmas Night
1995
9.5
Young Policemen in Love
1995
7.7
Fallen Angels
1995
5.3
Forever Friends
1995
NR
Fuji Colours of Amours
1995
10.0
School Days
1995
6.4
Trouble Maker
1995
5.3
Don't Give a Damn
1995
7.5
China Dragon
1995
5.7
Mermaid Got Married
1994
6.4
The Wrath of Silence
1994
8.0
Chungking Express
1994
8.0
No Sir
1994
5.9
Heroic Trio 2: Executioners
1993