Takeshi Kaneshiro
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.
Top Filmography
Chungking Express
1994 // MOVIE
House of Flying Daggers
2004 // MOVIE
Fallen Angels
1995 // MOVIE
Red Cliff
2008 // MOVIE
Red Cliff II
2009 // MOVIE
The Warlords
2007 // MOVIE
Dragon
2011 // MOVIE
Returner
2002 // MOVIE
Confession of Pain
2006 // MOVIE
This Is Not What I Expected
2017 // MOVIE
Dr. Wai in the Scripture with No Words
1996 // MOVIE
Perhaps Love
2005 // MOVIE
K-20: The Fiend with Twenty Faces
2008 // MOVIE
Heroic Trio 2: Executioners
1993 // MOVIE
The Crossing I
2014 // MOVIE