Takeshi Kaneshiro

Takeshi Kaneshiro

October 11, 1973 (51 years old) in 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.

Known For

Chungking Express Chungking Express
Fallen Angels Fallen Angels
House of Flying Daggers House of Flying Daggers
Red Cliff II Red Cliff II
Dragon Dragon

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