Takeshi Kaneshiro
Acting
Born 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.
Films (47)
Sons of the Neon Night
2025
This Is Not What I Expected
2017
See You Tomorrow
2016
The Crossing II
2015
The Crossing I
2014
Where Love Blooms in the Sky
2011
Dragon
2011
Red Cliff II
2009
K-20: The Fiend with Twenty Faces
2008
Red Cliff
2008
Sweet Rain: Accuracy of Death
2008
The Warlords
2007
Confession of Pain
2006
Perhaps Love
2005
House of Flying Daggers
2004
Turn Left, Turn Right
2003
Returner
2002
Takeshi Kaneshiro's Antarctic Adventure
2002
Lavender
2000
Space Travelers
2000
Tempting Heart
1999
Too Tired to Die
1998
Sleepless Town
1998
Anna Magdalena
1998
First Love: The Litter on the Breeze
1997
Downtown Torpedoes
1997
Hero
1997
The Odd One Dies
1997
Misty
1997
Jail in Burning Island
1997
Lost and Found
1996
Feeling of Love
1996
Dr. Wai in the Scripture with No Words
1996
The Miracle on a Christmas Night
1995
Young Policemen in Love
1995
Fallen Angels
1995
Forever Friends
1995
Fuji Colours of Amours
1995
School Days
1995
Trouble Maker
1995
Don't Give a Damn
1995
China Dragon
1995
Mermaid Got Married
1994
The Wrath of Silence
1994
Chungking Express
1994
No Sir
1994
Heroic Trio 2: Executioners
1993