Takeshi Kaneshiro
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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Movies (47)
Sons of the Neon Night
2025 · Moreton Li
This Is Not What I Expected
2017 · Lu Jin
See You Tomorrow
2016 · Guan Chun
The Crossing II
2015 · Yan Zenkun
The Crossing I
2014 · Yan Shikun
Where Love Blooms in the Sky
2011
Dragon
2011 · Xu Baijiu
Red Cliff II
2009 · Zhu Ge Liang
K-20: The Fiend with Twenty Faces
2008 · Heikichi Endo
Red Cliff
2008 · Zhu Ge Liang
Sweet Rain: Accuracy of Death
2008 · Chiba
The Warlords
2007 · Jiang Wu-Yang
Confession of Pain
2006 · Yau Kin-Bong
Perhaps Love
2005 · Lin Jian-Dong, Songs
House of Flying Daggers
2004 · Jin
Turn Left, Turn Right
2003 · John Liu
Returner
2002 · Miyamoto
Takeshi Kaneshiro's Antarctic Adventure
2001
Lavender
2000 · Angel
Space Travelers
2000 · Nishiyama
Tempting Heart
1999 · Ho-jun
Too Tired to Die
1998 · Kenji
Sleepless Town
1998 · Kenichi Ryuu
Anna Magdalena
1998 · Chan Kar-Fu
First Love: The Litter on the Breeze
1997 · Lam Kar Tung
Downtown Torpedoes
1997 · Jackal
Hero
1997 · Ma Wing Jing
The Odd One Dies
1997 · Mo
Misty
1997 · Takehiro
Jail in Burning Island
1997 · Yeung Chung
Lost and Found
1996 · That Worm
Feeling of Love
1996 · Hing, Songs
Dr. Wai in the Scripture with No Words
1996 · Yvonne / Yan Yan
The Miracle on a Christmas Night
1995
Young Policemen in Love
1995 · Gimmick
Fallen Angels
1995 · He Zhiwu
Forever Friends
1995 · Private Li Ta-Wei
Fuji Colours of Amours
1995 · Kim
School Days
1995 · 戴冠英, Songs
Trouble Maker
1995 · A Miu, Songs
Don't Give a Damn
1995 · Inspector Tang Chuen-Shek
China Dragon
1995 · Kok Tong Miu
Mermaid Got Married
1994 · Kenji / Mark Kim
The Wrath of Silence
1994 · Patrick Ko
Chungking Express
1994 · He Zhiwu / Cop 223
No Sir
1994 · Chin Tieh-Sheng
Heroic Trio 2: Executioners
1993 · Chung Hon
