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Takeshi Kitano

Bio: Takeshi Kitano (北野武, Kitano Takeshi, born January 18, 1947), also known in Japan as Beat Takeshi (ビートたけし, Bīto Takeshi), is a Japanese comedian, actor, and filmmaker. While he is known primarily as a comedian and TV host in his native Japan, he is better known abroad for his work as a filmmaker and actor as well as TV host

Born: Sat, Jan 18 1947

Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan

Takeshi Kitano is 78 years old

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Broken Rage

Takeshi Kitano was 77 in Broken Rage as 'Nezumi'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 2024

Kubi

Takeshi Kitano was 76 in Kubi as 'Hashiba Hideyoshi'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 23 2023

Citizen Kitano

Takeshi Kitano was 73 in Citizen Kitano as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 2020

Plankton Salesmen

Takeshi Kitano was 70 in Plankton Salesmen as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 29 2017

Outrage Coda

Takeshi Kitano was 70 in Outrage Coda as 'Otomo'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 07 2017

Ghost in the Shell: Hard-Wired Humanity - Making Ghost in the Shell

Takeshi Kitano was 70 in Ghost in the Shell: Hard-Wired Humanity - Making Ghost in the Shell as 'self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 25 2017

Prison Break

Takeshi Kitano was 70 in Prison Break as 'Urata'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 12 2017

Ghost in the Shell

Takeshi Kitano was 70 in Ghost in the Shell as 'Chief Daisuke Aramaki'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 29 2017

Doctor X: Gekai Daimon Michiko Special

Takeshi Kitano was 69 in Doctor X: Gekai Daimon Michiko Special

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 03 2016

While the Women Are Sleeping

Takeshi Kitano was 69 in While the Women Are Sleeping as 'Sahara'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 27 2016

A Living Promise

Takeshi Kitano was 68 in A Living Promise as 'Detective Koichiro Iwase'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 09 2016

Aka Medaka

Takeshi Kitano was 68 in Aka Medaka as 'Tatekawa Danshi'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 28 2015

Mozu The Movie

Takeshi Kitano was 68 in Mozu The Movie as 'Daruma'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 07 2015

Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen

Takeshi Kitano was 68 in Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen as 'Detective Murakami'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 25 2015

Morning

Takeshi Kitano was 67 in Morning

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 2014

The 8th Floor

Takeshi Kitano was 67 in The 8th Floor as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 10 2014

In Between Mountains and Oceans

Takeshi Kitano was 67 in In Between Mountains and Oceans as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 2014

Seicho Matsumoto's Black Gospel

Takeshi Kitano was 67 in Seicho Matsumoto's Black Gospel as 'Rokuro Fujisawa'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 19 2014

Miwa: A Japanese Icon

Takeshi Kitano was 66 in Miwa: A Japanese Icon as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 31 2013

Trespassing Bergman

Takeshi Kitano was 66 in Trespassing Bergman as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 28 2013

Beyond Outrage

Takeshi Kitano was 65 in Beyond Outrage as 'Otomo'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 03 2012

Dearest

Takeshi Kitano was 65 in Dearest as 'Teruo Sugino'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 25 2012

A Special Day

Takeshi Kitano was 65 in A Special Day as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 16 2012

Kikoku

Takeshi Kitano was 63 in Kikoku as 'Private First Class Oomiya'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 12 2010

Outrage

Takeshi Kitano was 63 in Outrage as 'Otomo'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 17 2010

Takeshi's Castle Vol. 1

Takeshi Kitano was 62 in Takeshi's Castle Vol. 1

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 2009

What the War Meant

Takeshi Kitano was 61 in What the War Meant as 'Hideki Tojo'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 24 2008

The Monster X Strikes Back: Attack the G8 Summit

Takeshi Kitano was 61 in The Monster X Strikes Back: Attack the G8 Summit as 'Take-Majin (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 26 2008

Achilles and the Tortoise

Takeshi Kitano was 61 in Achilles and the Tortoise as 'Machisu'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 20 2008

Dots and Lines

Takeshi Kitano was 60 in Dots and Lines as 'Jutaro Torikai'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 24 2007

To Each His Own Cinema

Takeshi Kitano was 60 in To Each His Own Cinema as 'The projectionist (segment "Rencontre unique")'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 31 2007

Glory to the Filmmaker!

Takeshi Kitano was 60 in Glory to the Filmmaker! as 'Takeshi / Yakuza / Father / Ninja / Detective / Astronomer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 02 2007

Takeshis'

Takeshi Kitano was 58 in Takeshis' as 'Beat Takeshi / Mr. Kitano'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 2005

The Golden Cups: One More Time

Takeshi Kitano was 57 in The Golden Cups: One More Time as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 20 2004

Blood and Bones

Takeshi Kitano was 57 in Blood and Bones as 'Joon-pyong Kim'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 06 2004

Izo

Takeshi Kitano was 57 in Izo as 'Chancellor'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 07 2004

Electric Yakuza, Go to Hell!

Takeshi Kitano was 57 in Electric Yakuza, Go to Hell! as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 22 2004

Arakimentari

Takeshi Kitano was 57 in Arakimentari as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 18 2004

Zatoichi

Takeshi Kitano was 56 in Zatoichi as 'Zatoichi / Ichi'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 06 2003

The Final Battleground — Making of Battle Royale II

Takeshi Kitano was 56 in The Final Battleground — Making of Battle Royale II as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 10 2003

Battle Royale II: Requiem

Takeshi Kitano was 56 in Battle Royale II: Requiem as 'Kitano'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 05 2003

Kichiku

Takeshi Kitano was 55 in Kichiku

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 15 2002

Kogoro Akechi vs Kaijin Nijyuu Menso

Takeshi Kitano was 55 in Kogoro Akechi vs Kaijin Nijyuu Menso as 'Niju Menso'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 27 2002

Shooting Film is Battleground: Making of BATTLE ROYALE

Takeshi Kitano was 53 in Shooting Film is Battleground: Making of BATTLE ROYALE as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 13 2001

The 300 million yen robbery

Takeshi Kitano was 53 in The 300 million yen robbery

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 30 2000

Battle Royale

Takeshi Kitano was 53 in Battle Royale as 'Kitano'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 16 2000

Brother

Takeshi Kitano was 53 in Brother as 'Aniki Yamamoto'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 13 2000

Making of 'Battle Royale'

Takeshi Kitano was 53 in Making of 'Battle Royale' as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 2000

Scenes by the Sea: Takeshi Kitano

Takeshi Kitano was 53 in Scenes by the Sea: Takeshi Kitano

Movie Released: Fri, May 05 2000

Taboo

Takeshi Kitano was 52 in Taboo as 'Toshizo Hijikata'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 18 1999

Kikujiro

Takeshi Kitano was 52 in Kikujiro as 'Kikujiro'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 05 1999

Kiseki Taiken! Anbiribabō: Kyōfu Eizō Kaiki Shashin Korekushon

Takeshi Kitano was 52 in Kiseki Taiken! Anbiribabō: Kyōfu Eizō Kaiki Shashin Korekushon

Movie Released: Wed, May 19 1999

Kiseki Taiken! Anbiribabō: 1999 Nostradamus Senritsu no Daiyogen Mysterious Unbelievable

Takeshi Kitano was 52 in Kiseki Taiken! Anbiribabō: 1999 Nostradamus Senritsu no Daiyogen Mysterious Unbelievable

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 21 1999

The Unpredictable Takeshi Kitano

Takeshi Kitano was 52 in The Unpredictable Takeshi Kitano as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 1999

Jam Session (The Official Bootleg of Kikujiro)

Takeshi Kitano was 52 in Jam Session (The Official Bootleg of Kikujiro)

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 28 1999

Zankyo

Takeshi Kitano was 52 in Zankyo

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 13 1999

Tokyo Eyes

Takeshi Kitano was 51 in Tokyo Eyes as 'Yakusa'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 09 1998

Fireworks

Takeshi Kitano was 50 in Fireworks as 'Yoshitaka Nishi'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 30 1997

Making-of Kids Return

Takeshi Kitano was 49 in Making-of Kids Return as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 31 1996

Gonin

Takeshi Kitano was 48 in Gonin as 'Ichiro Kyoya'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 23 1995

Johnny Mnemonic

Takeshi Kitano was 48 in Johnny Mnemonic as 'Takahashi'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 26 1995

Getting Any?

Takeshi Kitano was 48 in Getting Any? as 'Scientist'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 11 1995

Many Happy Returns

Takeshi Kitano was 46 in Many Happy Returns as 'Daisuke Shiba'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 20 1993

Sonatine

Takeshi Kitano was 46 in Sonatine as 'Aniki Murakawa'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1993

Erotic Liaisons

Takeshi Kitano was 45 in Erotic Liaisons as 'Okuyama'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 17 1992

Dioxin from Fish!

Takeshi Kitano was 45 in Dioxin from Fish!

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 22 1992

A Legend of Turmoil

Takeshi Kitano was 44 in A Legend of Turmoil as 'Kiichirou Yashiro'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 15 1992

Shoko Asahara with Takeshi

Takeshi Kitano was 44 in Shoko Asahara with Takeshi

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 30 1991

Kim's War

Takeshi Kitano was 44 in Kim's War as 'Kim Hyi-ro'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 05 1991

KILL THEM ALL

Takeshi Kitano was 43 in KILL THEM ALL

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 23 1990

Boiling Point

Takeshi Kitano was 43 in Boiling Point as 'Uehara'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 15 1990

Hoshi wo tsugu mono

Takeshi Kitano was 43 in Hoshi wo tsugu mono as 'Yama no hito'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 03 1990

Violent Cop

Takeshi Kitano was 42 in Violent Cop as 'Azuma Ryosuke'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 12 1989

The Boss' Wife

Takeshi Kitano was 41 in The Boss' Wife as 'Shoji Sugimoto, Hitman'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 19 1988

No More Comics!

Takeshi Kitano was 39 in No More Comics! as 'Police'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 24 1986

Jesus' Ark

Takeshi Kitano was 38 in Jesus' Ark as 'Takeyoshi Sengoku'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 09 1985

Demon

Takeshi Kitano was 38 in Demon as 'Yajima'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 31 1985

Joke with a Sorrowful Heart

Takeshi Kitano was 38 in Joke with a Sorrowful Heart as 'Hiroshi Igarashi'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 26 1985

Tokyo Melody: A Film About Ryuichi Sakamoto

Takeshi Kitano was 38 in Tokyo Melody: A Film About Ryuichi Sakamoto as 'Hara (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 09 1985

The Crimes of Kiyoshi Ōkubo

Takeshi Kitano was 36 in The Crimes of Kiyoshi Ōkubo as 'Kiyoshi Ôkubo'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 29 1983

The Mosquito on the Tenth Floor

Takeshi Kitano was 36 in The Mosquito on the Tenth Floor as 'Man at Racetrack'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 02 1983

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence

Takeshi Kitano was 36 in Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence as 'Hara'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 28 1983

School in the Crosshairs

Takeshi Kitano was 35 in School in the Crosshairs

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 11 1982

Summer Secrets

Takeshi Kitano was 35 in Summer Secrets

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 18 1982

Completely... With That Air!

Takeshi Kitano was 34 in Completely... With That Air!

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 20 1981

Manon

Takeshi Kitano was 34 in Manon as 'Shinobu'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 26 1981

The Dump Truck Rascal

Takeshi Kitano was 34 in The Dump Truck Rascal

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 29 1981

Makoto-chan

Takeshi Kitano was 33 in Makoto-chan

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 26 1980

Go, Go Second Time Virgin

Takeshi Kitano was 21 in Go, Go Second Time Virgin as 'Gang Member'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1969

In Your Blood: Hoki Naiden

Takeshi Kitano will be 78+ in In Your Blood: Hoki Naiden

Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Takeshi's Castle Japan

Takeshi Kitano was 76+ in Takeshi's Castle Japan

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 21 2023

たけしのその時カメラは回っていた

Takeshi Kitano was 73+ in たけしのその時カメラは回っていた

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 24 2020

Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story

Takeshi Kitano was 71+ in Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story as '古今亭志生'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 06 2019

Kiseki taiken! Unbelievable

Takeshi Kitano was 71+ in Kiseki taiken! Unbelievable as 'Storyteller'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 05 2018

たけしのこれがホントのニッポン芸能史

Takeshi Kitano was 68+ in たけしのこれがホントのニッポン芸能史

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 21 2015

オモクリ監督～O－Creator's TV Show～

Takeshi Kitano was 67+ in オモクリ監督～O－Creator's TV Show～

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 26 2014

日曜ゴールデンで何やってんだテレビ

Takeshi Kitano was 65+ in 日曜ゴールデンで何やってんだテレビ

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 21 2012

Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon

Takeshi Kitano was 65+ in Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon as '黑须贯太郎'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 18 2012

MXC

Takeshi Kitano was 56+ in MXC

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 13 2003

Musashi

Takeshi Kitano was 55+ in Musashi as 'Munisai Shinmen'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 05 2003

Takeshi's Castle

Takeshi Kitano was 55+ in Takeshi's Castle

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 01 2002

The Story of One Century

Takeshi Kitano was 53+ in The Story of One Century

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 28 2000

加ト・けん・たけしの世紀末スペシャル!!

Takeshi Kitano was 51+ in 加ト・けん・たけしの世紀末スペシャル!!

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 19 1998

Today's Close-Up

Takeshi Kitano was 46+ in Today's Close-Up as '出演'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 05 1993

北野ファンクラブ

Takeshi Kitano was 45+ in 北野ファンクラブ

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 13 1992

Kitano fan kurabu

Takeshi Kitano was 45+ in Kitano fan kurabu as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 12 1992

Beat Takeshi Presents TV Tackle

Takeshi Kitano was 42+ in Beat Takeshi Presents TV Tackle

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 03 1989

Takeshi's Castle

Takeshi Kitano was 39+ in Takeshi's Castle as 'Count Takeshi'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 02 1986

Golden Horse Awards

Takeshi Kitano was 15+ in Golden Horse Awards as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 31 1962

Kodai bunmei Misuterī Takeshi no shin sekai nana fushigi dai hyakka

Takeshi Kitano will be 78+ in Kodai bunmei Misuterī Takeshi no shin sekai nana fushigi dai hyakka

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased