Takeshi Kaneshiro
Known For
Acting
Born
1973-10-11 in Taipei, Taiwan
Biography
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.
Most Known For
Chungking Express
as He Zhiwu / Cop 223
Fallen Angels
as He Zhiwu
Sons of the Neon Night
as Moreton Li
Red Cliff
as Zhu Ge Liang
House of Flying Daggers
as Jin
Red Cliff II
as Zhu Ge Liang
Dragon
as Xu Baijiu
Precious Time
as Keigo Ishikawa
Lost and Found
as That Worm
The Warlords
as Jiang Wu-Yang
Confession of Pain
as Yau Kin-Bong
Golden Bowl
as Shu Akutagawa
Heroic Trio 2: Executioners
as Chung Hon
Hero
as Ma Wing Jing
Sleepless Town
as Kenichi Ryuu
Bokura no Jidai
The Crossing I
as Yan Shikun
Dr. Wai in the Scripture with No Words
as Yvonne / Yan Yan
See You Tomorrow
as Guan Chun
Anna Magdalena
as Chan Kar-Fu