
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
MOVIE • 1994

Fallen Angels
MOVIE • 1995

Sons of the Neon Night
MOVIE • 2025

Red Cliff
MOVIE • 2008

House of Flying Daggers
MOVIE • 2004

Red Cliff II
MOVIE • 2009

Dragon
MOVIE • 2011

The Warlords
MOVIE • 2007

Precious Time
TV • 1998

Heroic Trio 2: Executioners
MOVIE • 1993

Golden Bowl
TV • 2002

Confession of Pain
MOVIE • 2006

Lost and Found
MOVIE • 1996

See You Tomorrow
MOVIE • 2016

Bokura no Jidai
TV • 2007

Perhaps Love
MOVIE • 2005

Tempting Heart
MOVIE • 1999

The Crossing II
MOVIE • 2015