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.
Chungking Express
1994
Fallen Angels
1995
Sons of the Neon Night
2025
Dragon
2011
House of Flying Daggers
2004
The Warlords
2007
Red Cliff II
2009
Red Cliff
2008
Lost and Found
1996
Hero
1997
Returner
2002
Anna Magdalena
1998
Turn Left, Turn Right
2003
Heroic Trio 2: Executioners
1993
Don't Give a Damn
1995
Confession of Pain
2006
Mermaid Got Married
1994
This Is Not What I Expected
2017
China Dragon
1995
Where Love Blooms in the Sky
2011
Space Travelers
2000
The Crossing I
2014
Tempting Heart
1999
Jail in Burning Island
1997
The Wrath of Silence
1994
Trouble Maker
1995
The Crossing II
2015
Downtown Torpedoes
1997
Too Tired to Die
1998
Dr. Wai in the Scripture with No Words
1996
Lavender
2000
See You Tomorrow
2016
School Days
1995
The Miracle on a Christmas Night
1995
The Odd One Dies
1997
Young Policemen in Love
1995
Misty
1997
Sleepless Town
1998
First Love: The Litter on the Breeze
1997