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.
Takeshi Kaneshiro has built a filmography of 8 credits over a career spanning from 1994 to 2025.
Takeshi Kaneshiro's most notable role to date came in Chungking Express (1994), where he played He Zhiwu / Cop 223. He also appeared in House of Flying Daggers (2004) as Jin. Most recently appeared in Fallen Angels (1995) as He Zhiwu.
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