Takeshi Kaneshiro

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Takeshi Kaneshiro

Acting 52 October 11, 1973

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, C…

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Chungking Express

Chungking Express

8.0 1994 Movie
House of Flying Daggers

House of Flying Daggers

7.3 2004 Movie
Fallen Angels

Fallen Angels

7.7 1995 Movie
Red Cliff

Red Cliff

7.1 2008 Movie
Red Cliff II

Red Cliff II

7.3 2009 Movie
The Warlords

The Warlords

6.8 2007 Movie
Dragon

Dragon

6.9 2011 Movie
Returner

Returner

6.6 2002 Movie
Confession of Pain

Confession of Pain

6.3 2006 Movie
This Is Not What I Expected

This Is Not What I Expected

6.8 2017 Movie
Dr. Wai in the Scripture with No Words

Dr. Wai in the Scripture with No Words

5.8 1996 Movie
Perhaps Love

Perhaps Love

6.7 2005 Movie

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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

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2025
    Sons of the Neon Night

    Movie Moreton Li

  2. 2017
    This Is Not What I Expected

    Movie Lu Jin

  3. 2016
    See You Tomorrow

    Movie Guan Chun

  4. 2015
    The Crossing II

    Movie Yan Zenkun

  5. 2014
    The Crossing I

    Movie Yan Shikun

  6. 2011
    Where Love Blooms in the Sky

    Movie

  7. 2011
    Dragon

    Movie Xu Baijiu

  8. 2009
    Red Cliff II

    Movie Zhu Ge Liang

  9. 2008
    K-20: The Fiend with Twenty Faces

    Movie Heikichi Endo

  10. 2008
    Red Cliff

    Movie Zhu Ge Liang

  11. 2008
    Sweet Rain: Accuracy of Death

    Movie Chiba

  12. 2007
    The Warlords

    Movie Jiang Wu-Yang

  13. 2007
    Bokura no Jidai

    TV show

  14. 2006
    Confession of Pain

    Movie Yau Kin-Bong

  15. 2005
    Perhaps Love

    Movie Lin Jian-Dong

  16. 2004
    House of Flying Daggers

    Movie Jin

More credits
  1. 2003
    Turn Left, Turn Right

    Movie John Liu

  2. 2002
    Returner

    Movie Miyamoto

  3. 2002
    Golden Bowl

    TV show Shu Akutagawa

  4. 2001
    Takeshi Kaneshiro's Antarctic Adventure

    Movie

  5. 2001
    裸にしたい男

    TV show

  6. 2000
    Lavender

    Movie Angel

  7. 2000
    Space Travelers

    Movie Nishiyama

  8. 2000
    Love 2000

    TV show Nogami / Yuri Maroev

  9. 1999
    Tempting Heart

    Movie Ho-jun

  10. 1998
    Too Tired to Die

    Movie Kenji

  11. 1998
    Precious Time

    TV show Keigo Ishikawa

  12. 1998
    Sleepless Town

    Movie Kenichi Ryuu

  13. 1998
    Anna Magdalena

    Movie Chan Kar-Fu

  14. 1997
    First Love: The Litter on the Breeze

    Movie Lam Kar Tung

  15. 1997
    Downtown Torpedoes

    Movie Jackal

  16. 1997
    Hero

    Movie Ma Wing Jing

  17. 1997
    The Odd One Dies

    Movie Mo

  18. 1997
    Misty

    Movie Takehiro

  19. 1997
    Jail in Burning Island

    Movie Yeung Chung

  20. 1996
    Lost and Found

    Movie That Worm

  21. 1996
    Feeling of Love

    Movie Hing

  22. 1996
    Dr. Wai in the Scripture with No Words

    Movie Yvonne / Yan Yan

  23. 1995
    The Miracle on a Christmas Night

    Movie

  24. 1995
    Young Policemen in Love

    Movie Gimmick