Takeshi Kaneshiro
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- Name: Takeshi Kaneshiro (金城武)
- Birthdate: October 11, 1973
- Birthplace: Taipei, Taiwan
- Height: 178cm
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Bio
One of the most sought-after male leads in Asia, half-Taiwanese, half-Japanese Takeshi KANESHIRO (Jin) began his role to stardom at age 15 when he was talent spotted and recruited to be a Taiwanese pop idol. A string of successful music hits followed, from 1992’s “Heart Breaking Night” to 1996’s “Painful Love.” Fluent in five languages, Takeshi Kaneshiro quickly captured the hearts of fans throughout Asia.
Mr. Kaneshiro’s film debut came in Tony CHING and Johnnie TO’s “Executioners” (1993) where his turn as a quasi-religious villain made such a deep impression that it is his only supporting role to date. Takeshi Kaneshiro has since played the male lead in all of his subsequent 27 films, which include the Golden Horse Award and Hong Kong Film Award winning “Chungking Express” (1994), and “Fallen Angels” (1995).
Well known for his quirky character acting, Takeshi Kaneshiro made his mark on world cinema working with Hong Kong directing heavyweights including WONG Kar Wai (“Chungking Express,” 1994, and “Fallen Angels,” 1995), Sylvia CHANG (“Tempting Heart,” 1998), and LEE Chi Ngai (“Lost and Found,” 1996, and “Sleepless Town,” 1997).
Mr. Kaneshiro’s extensive filmography is testament to his versatile acting skills. While he is best known for his high-profile work with Hong Kong directors, he is an even bigger star in his native Taiwan and Japan. He continues to earn accolades there from critics and audiences for his nuanced performances in films including Johnnie To and WAI Ka-Fai’s “Turn Left, Turn Right” (2003) and Takashi YAMAZAKI’s Japanese science fiction hit “The Returner” (2002).
Movies
- Waiting (2009) - Kong Lin
- Red Cliff 2 (2009) - Zhuge Liang
- K-20: The Fiend With Twenty Faces | K-20: Kaijin niju menso den (2008)
- Red Cliff (2008) - Zhuge Liang
- Sweet Rain | Suwito rein: Shinigami no seido (2008)
- The Warlords | Tau ming chong (2007) - Zhang Wen-Xiang
- Confession of Pain | Seung sing (2006) - Detective Yau Kin Bong
- Perhaps Love | Ru guo · Ai (2005) - Lin Jian-dong
- House of Flying Daggers | Shi mian mai fu (2004) - Jin
- Onimusha 3: Demon Siege | Onimusha 3 (2004) (voice) - Hidemitsu Samanosuke Akechi
- Turn Left, Turn Right | Heung joh chow heung yau chow (2003) - John Liu
- Returner | Ritana (2002) - Miyamoto
- Onimusha: Warlords | Onimusha (2001) (voice)- Samanosuke Akechi
- Space Travelers | Supêsutoraberâzu (2000) - Nishiyama ("Hayabusa Jetter")
- Lavender | Fan yi cho (2000) - Angel
- Tempting Heart | Sam dung (1999) - Ho-jun
- Sleepless Town | Fuyajo (1998) - Kenichi Ryuu
- Anna Magdalena | Ngon na ma dak lin na (1998) - Chan Kar-fu
- Too Tired to Die (1998) - Kenji
- Hero | Ma Wing Ching (1997) - Ma Wing Jing
- First Love: The Litter on the Breeze | Choh chin luen hau dik yi yan sai gaai (1997)
- Downtown Torpedoes | San tau dip ying (1997) - Jackal
- The Odd One Dies | Liang ge zhi neng huo yi ge (1997) - Mo
- Misty (1996)
- Lost and Found | Tian ya hai jiao (1996) - Mr. Worm
- Dr. Wai in 'The Scripture with No Words' Mo him wong (1996) - Shing
- Forever Friends | Sei goh bat ping faan dik siu nin (1996)
- Feeling of Love | Zhong qing ai qing gan jue (1996) - Hing
- Fallen Angels | Duo luo tian shi (1995) - He Zhiwu
- Burger Cop | Mou mian bei (1995) - Tang Chuen-Shek
- Young Policemen in Love | Xin za shi xiong zhu nu zi (1995)
- Shaolin Poppy | Zhong Guo long (1995)
- Trouble Maker | La bi xiao xiao sheng (1995) - A Miu
- School Days | Xue xiao ba wang (1995)
- Chungking Express | Chung Hing sam lam (1994) - He Zhiwu, Cop 223
- Mermaid Got Married | Ren yu chuan shuo (1994) - Kenji
- The Wrath of Silence | Chen mo de gu niang (1994) - Dr. Patrick Ko
- No Sir | Bao gao ban zhang 3 (1994)
- Executioners | Xian dai hao xia zhuan (1993) - Chong Hon/Coda
Television
- Golden Bowl (NTV / 2002)
- Love 2000 | Nisennen no Koi (Fuji TV / 2000)
- God, Please Give Me More Time | Kamisama mousukoshi dake (Fuji TV / 1998)
Video Clip (Sweet Rain Promotions)
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vell-san Says:
Nov 08 2009 12:53 am
My Idol and Admirer, he is not just a good actor but can sing and write songs too.....
I wish that he can sing any english and japanese songs tooo..... he must sing high tones too....
Wish for a duet TK..... awesome isnt it???
Nalyah Says:
Jun 17 2009 12:33 pm
My number one when it comes to Asian actors and male actors in general :D
Kathy Says:
Apr 15 2009 12:57 pm
I really like takeshi's movies, i would like to watch more movies, takeshi's movies and form asia, I like like him!
Me encanta Takeshi!!! ojala dieran mas peliculas de el y asiticas por aqui :P
eunice Says:
Jan 07 2009 11:49 pm
i would like to go in japan to see takeshi in personal'..he!he
andes Says:
Jan 05 2009 6:45 am
i like!