Acting
Takeshi Kaneshiro
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
Film · 2025
This Is Not What I Expected
Film · 2017
See You Tomorrow
Film · 2016
The Crossing II
Film · 2015
The Crossing I
Film · 2014
Dragon
Film · 2011
Where Love Blooms in the Sky
Film · 2011
Red Cliff II
Film · 2009
K-20: The Fiend with Twenty Faces
Film · 2008
Red Cliff
Film · 2008
Sweet Rain: Accuracy of Death
Film · 2008
The Warlords
Film · 2007
Bokura no Jidai
Series · 2007
Confession of Pain
Film · 2006
Perhaps Love
Film · 2005
House of Flying Daggers
Film · 2004
Turn Left, Turn Right
Film · 2003
Returner
Film · 2002
Golden Bowl
Series · 2002
Takeshi Kaneshiro's Antarctic Adventure
Film · 2001
裸にしたい男
Series · 2001
Space Travelers
Film · 2000
Lavender
Film · 2000
Love 2000
Series · 2000
Tempting Heart
Film · 1999
Sleepless Town
Film · 1998
Anna Magdalena
Film · 1998
Too Tired to Die
Film · 1998
Precious Time
Series · 1998
Hero
Film · 1997
The Odd One Dies
Film · 1997
Downtown Torpedoes
Film · 1997
Jail in Burning Island
Film · 1997
First Love: The Litter on the Breeze
Film · 1997
Misty
Film · 1997
Dr. Wai in the Scripture with No Words
Film · 1996
Lost and Found
Film · 1996
Feeling of Love
Film · 1996
Fallen Angels
Film · 1995
Fuji Colours of Amours
Film · 1995
Trouble Maker
Film · 1995
Don't Give a Damn
Film · 1995
China Dragon
Film · 1995
The Miracle on a Christmas Night
Film · 1995
Young Policemen in Love
Film · 1995
School Days
Film · 1995
Forever Friends
Film · 1995
Chungking Express
Film · 1994
The Wrath of Silence
Film · 1994
Mermaid Got Married
Film · 1994
No Sir
Film · 1994
Heroic Trio 2: Executioners
Film · 1993