Takeshi Kaneshiro
Acting

Takeshi Kaneshiro

Born 11 October 1973 · Taipei, Taiwan
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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.

Known for

Chungking Express
House of Flying Daggers
Fallen Angels
Red Cliff
Red Cliff II
The Warlords
Dragon
Returner
Confession of Pain
This Is Not What I Expected
Dr. Wai in the Scripture with No Words
Perhaps Love
Sons of the Neon Night
This Is Not What I Expected
See You Tomorrow
The Crossing II
The Crossing I
Dragon
Where Love Blooms in the Sky
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
Space Travelers
Lavender
Tempting Heart
Sleepless Town
Anna Magdalena
Too Tired to Die
Hero
The Odd One Dies
Downtown Torpedoes
Jail in Burning Island
First Love: The Litter on the Breeze
Misty
Dr. Wai in the Scripture with No Words
Lost and Found
Feeling of Love
Fallen Angels
Fuji Colours of Amours
Trouble Maker
Don't Give a Damn
China Dragon
The Miracle on a Christmas Night
Young Policemen in Love
School Days
Forever Friends
Chungking Express
The Wrath of Silence
Mermaid Got Married
No Sir
Heroic Trio 2: Executioners
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