Takeshi Kaneshiro
Acting
1973-10-11 · 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.
Filmography
Sons of the Neon Night
2025 · Movie
This Is Not What I Expected
2017 · Movie
See You Tomorrow
2016 · Movie
The Crossing II
2015 · Movie
The Crossing I
2014 · Movie
Where Love Blooms in the Sky
2011 · Movie
Dragon
2011 · Movie
Red Cliff II
2009 · Movie
K-20: The Fiend with Twenty Faces
2008 · Movie
Red Cliff
2008 · Movie
Sweet Rain: Accuracy of Death
2008 · Movie
The Warlords
2007 · Movie
Bokura no Jidai
2007 · Series
Confession of Pain
2006 · Movie
Perhaps Love
2005 · Movie
House of Flying Daggers
2004 · Movie
Turn Left, Turn Right
2003 · Movie
Returner
2002 · Movie
Golden Bowl
2002 · Series
Takeshi Kaneshiro's Antarctic Adventure
2001 · Movie
裸にしたい男
2001 · Series
Lavender
2000 · Movie
Space Travelers
2000 · Movie
Love 2000
2000 · Series
Tempting Heart
1999 · Movie
Too Tired to Die
1998 · Movie
Precious Time
1998 · Series
Sleepless Town
1998 · Movie
Anna Magdalena
1998 · Movie
First Love: The Litter on the Breeze
1997 · Movie
Downtown Torpedoes
1997 · Movie
Hero
1997 · Movie
The Odd One Dies
1997 · Movie
Misty
1997 · Movie
Jail in Burning Island
1997 · Movie
Lost and Found
1996 · Movie
Feeling of Love
1996 · Movie
Dr. Wai in the Scripture with No Words
1996 · Movie
The Miracle on a Christmas Night
1995 · Movie
Young Policemen in Love
1995 · Movie
Fallen Angels
1995 · Movie
Forever Friends
1995 · Movie
Fuji Colours of Amours
1995 · Movie
School Days
1995 · Movie
Trouble Maker
1995 · Movie
Don't Give a Damn
1995 · Movie
China Dragon
1995 · Movie
Mermaid Got Married
1994 · Movie
The Wrath of Silence
1994 · Movie
Chungking Express
1994 · Movie
No Sir
1994 · Movie
Heroic Trio 2: Executioners
1993 · Movie