

Takeshi Kaneshiro
Acting
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, 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.
The Filmography


The Crossing II

The Crossing I

Where Love Blooms in the Sky

Dragon

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

Lavender

Space Travelers

Tempting Heart

Sleepless Town
