Takeshi Kaneshiro
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- October 11, 1973
- Birthplace
- 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
as Moreton Li
This Is Not What I Expected 2017
as Lu Jin
See You Tomorrow 2016
as Guan Chun
The Crossing II 2015
as Yan Zenkun
The Crossing I 2014
as Yan Shikun
Where Love Blooms in the Sky 2011
Actor
Dragon 2011
as Xu Baijiu
Red Cliff II 2009
as Zhu Ge Liang
K-20: The Fiend with Twenty Faces 2008
as Heikichi Endo
Red Cliff 2008
as Zhu Ge Liang
Sweet Rain: Accuracy of Death 2008
as Chiba
The Warlords 2007
as Jiang Wu-Yang
Confession of Pain 2006
as Yau Kin-Bong
Perhaps Love 2005
as Lin Jian-Dong, Songs
House of Flying Daggers 2004
as Jin
Turn Left, Turn Right 2003
as John Liu
Returner 2002
as Miyamoto
Takeshi Kaneshiro's Antarctic Adventure 2001
Actor
Lavender 2000
as Angel
Space Travelers 2000
as Nishiyama
Tempting Heart 1999
as Ho-jun
Too Tired to Die 1998
as Kenji
Sleepless Town 1998
as Kenichi Ryuu
Anna Magdalena 1998
as Chan Kar-Fu
First Love: The Litter on the Breeze 1997
as Lam Kar Tung
Downtown Torpedoes 1997
as Jackal
Hero 1997
as Ma Wing Jing
The Odd One Dies 1997
as Mo
Misty 1997
as Takehiro
Jail in Burning Island 1997
as Yeung Chung
Lost and Found 1996
as That Worm
Feeling of Love 1996
as Hing, Songs
Dr. Wai in the Scripture with No Words 1996
as Yvonne / Yan Yan
The Miracle on a Christmas Night 1995
Actor
Young Policemen in Love 1995
as Gimmick
Fallen Angels 1995
as He Zhiwu
Forever Friends 1995
as Private Li Ta-Wei
Fuji Colours of Amours 1995
as Kim
School Days 1995
as 戴冠英, Songs
Trouble Maker 1995
as A Miu, Songs
Don't Give a Damn 1995
as Inspector Tang Chuen-Shek
China Dragon 1995
as Kok Tong Miu
Mermaid Got Married 1994
as Kenji / Mark Kim
The Wrath of Silence 1994
as Patrick Ko
Chungking Express 1994
as He Zhiwu / Cop 223
No Sir 1994
as Chin Tieh-Sheng
Heroic Trio 2: Executioners 1993
as Chung Hon
Credits from TMDB.