Portrait of Kenji Tanigaki

Kenji Tanigaki

Bio: Kenji Tanigaki (谷垣 健治, Tanigaki Kenji, born 13 October 1970) is a Japanese action choreographer and film director best known for his works in Hong Kong action cinema and has expanded his career in Japanese cinema and Hollywood.
Born: Tue, Oct 13 1970
Birthplace: Nara, Japan
Kenji Tanigaki is 54 years old
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Poster of The Prosecutor
The Prosecutor
Kenji Tanigaki was 54 in The Prosecutor as 'Choreographer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 08 2024
Poster of Hong Kong Classics Reimagined
Hong Kong Classics Reimagined
Kenji Tanigaki was 53 in Hong Kong Classics Reimagined as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 20 2024
Poster of Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In
Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In
Kenji Tanigaki was 53 in Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In as 'Action Director, Choreographer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 23 2024
Poster of Sakra
Sakra
Kenji Tanigaki was 52 in Sakra as 'Action Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 16 2023
Poster of Fierce Cop
Fierce Cop
Kenji Tanigaki was 51 in Fierce Cop as 'Choreographer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 08 2022
Poster of Raging Fire
Raging Fire
Kenji Tanigaki was 50 in Raging Fire as 'Fight Choreographer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 28 2021
Poster of Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins
Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins
Kenji Tanigaki was 50 in Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins as 'Second Unit Director, Fight Choreographer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 22 2021
Poster of Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning
Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning
Kenji Tanigaki was 50 in Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning as 'Stunts'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 04 2021
Poster of Rurouni Kenshin: The Final
Rurouni Kenshin: The Final
Kenji Tanigaki was 50 in Rurouni Kenshin: The Final as 'Stunts'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 23 2021
Poster of Enter the Fat Dragon
Enter the Fat Dragon
Kenji Tanigaki was 49 in Enter the Fat Dragon as 'Fight Choreographer, Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 23 2020
Poster of Big Brother
Big Brother
Kenji Tanigaki was 47 in Big Brother as 'Action Director, Martial Arts Choreographer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 16 2018
Poster of Hidden Man
Hidden Man
Kenji Tanigaki was 47 in Hidden Man as 'Fight Choreographer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 2018
Poster of Monster Hunt 2
Monster Hunt 2
Kenji Tanigaki was 47 in Monster Hunt 2 as 'Choreographer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 16 2018
Poster of The Liquidator
The Liquidator
Kenji Tanigaki was 47 in The Liquidator as 'Choreographer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 29 2017
Poster of God of War
God of War
Kenji Tanigaki was 46 in God of War as 'Choreographer'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 27 2017
Poster of Shinjuku Swan II
Shinjuku Swan II
Kenji Tanigaki was 46 in Shinjuku Swan II as 'Choreographer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 21 2017
Poster of See You Tomorrow
See You Tomorrow
Kenji Tanigaki was 46 in See You Tomorrow as 'Stunts'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 2016
Poster of Finding Mr. Right 2
Finding Mr. Right 2
Kenji Tanigaki was 45 in Finding Mr. Right 2 as 'Martial Arts Choreographer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 2016
Poster of The Vanished Murderer
The Vanished Murderer
Kenji Tanigaki was 45 in The Vanished Murderer as 'Choreographer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 27 2015
Poster of Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends
Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends
Kenji Tanigaki was 43 in Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends as 'Action Director, Stunt Coordinator'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 13 2014
Poster of Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno
Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno
Kenji Tanigaki was 43 in Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno as 'Action Director, Stunt Coordinator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 2014
Poster of The Monkey King
The Monkey King
Kenji Tanigaki was 43 in The Monkey King as 'Choreographer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 09 2014
Poster of Special ID
Special ID
Kenji Tanigaki was 43 in Special ID as 'Choreographer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 17 2013
Poster of Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins
Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins
Kenji Tanigaki was 41 in Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins as 'Stunt Coordinator, Action Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 25 2012
Poster of Dragon
Dragon
Kenji Tanigaki was 40 in Dragon as 'Martial Arts Choreographer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 04 2011
Poster of The Lost Bladesman
The Lost Bladesman
Kenji Tanigaki was 40 in The Lost Bladesman as 'Choreographer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 28 2011
Poster of Nanase futatabi
Nanase futatabi
Kenji Tanigaki was 39 in Nanase futatabi as 'Choreographer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 02 2010
Poster of Bodyguards and Assassins
Bodyguards and Assassins
Kenji Tanigaki was 39 in Bodyguards and Assassins as 'Choreographer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 2009
Poster of Kamui
Kamui
Kenji Tanigaki was 38 in Kamui as 'Stunts'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 19 2009
Poster of Shinjuku Incident
Shinjuku Incident
Kenji Tanigaki was 38 in Shinjuku Incident as 'Stunts'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 22 2009
Poster of Fighting Express Vol 3: End of the World
Fighting Express Vol 3: End of the World
Kenji Tanigaki was 37 in Fighting Express Vol 3: End of the World as 'Stunts Coordinator'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 31 2008
Poster of Fighting Express Vol 1: Battle Run
Fighting Express Vol 1: Battle Run
Kenji Tanigaki was 37 in Fighting Express Vol 1: Battle Run as 'Stunts Coordinator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 2008
Poster of Persona
Persona
Kenji Tanigaki was 37 in Persona as 'Stunt Coordinator'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 26 2008
Poster of Flash Point
Flash Point
Kenji Tanigaki was 36 in Flash Point as 'Action Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 26 2007
Poster of Kung Fu Kid
Kung Fu Kid
Kenji Tanigaki was 36 in Kung Fu Kid as 'Choreographer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 29 2007
Poster of Arch Angels
Arch Angels
Kenji Tanigaki was 35 in Arch Angels as 'Choreographer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 15 2006
Poster of Legend of Seven Monks
Legend of Seven Monks
Kenji Tanigaki was 35 in Legend of Seven Monks as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of SPL: Kill Zone
SPL: Kill Zone
Kenji Tanigaki was 35 in SPL: Kill Zone as 'Stunts'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 2005
Poster of Always - Sunset on Third Street
Always - Sunset on Third Street
Kenji Tanigaki was 35 in Always - Sunset on Third Street as 'Stunt Coordinator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 11 2005
Poster of Amazons Dragon Woman vs. Kunoichi
Amazons Dragon Woman vs. Kunoichi
Kenji Tanigaki was 35 in Amazons Dragon Woman vs. Kunoichi as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 24 2005
Poster of Silver Hawk
Silver Hawk
Kenji Tanigaki was 33 in Silver Hawk as 'Choreographer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 15 2004
Poster of Oh! My Zombie Mermaid
Oh! My Zombie Mermaid
Kenji Tanigaki was 33 in Oh! My Zombie Mermaid as 'Action Director, Choreographer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 04 2004
Poster of Shinobi 3: Hidden Techniques
Shinobi 3: Hidden Techniques
Kenji Tanigaki was 32 in Shinobi 3: Hidden Techniques as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 15 2003
Poster of Shinobi 4: A Way Out
Shinobi 4: A Way Out
Kenji Tanigaki was 32 in Shinobi 4: A Way Out as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 15 2003
Poster of The Twins Effect
The Twins Effect
Kenji Tanigaki was 32 in The Twins Effect as 'Stunts'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 08 2003
Poster of Shinobi 2: Runaway
Shinobi 2: Runaway
Kenji Tanigaki was 31 in Shinobi 2: Runaway as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 15 2002
Poster of Shinobi: The Law of Shinobi
Shinobi: The Law of Shinobi
Kenji Tanigaki was 31 in Shinobi: The Law of Shinobi as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 31 2002
Poster of The Princess Blade
The Princess Blade
Kenji Tanigaki was 31 in The Princess Blade as 'Action Director, Stunts'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 15 2001
Poster of Battle of Race Queen
Battle of Race Queen
Kenji Tanigaki was 30 in Battle of Race Queen as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 25 2001
Poster of Fulltime Killer
Fulltime Killer
Kenji Tanigaki was 30 in Fulltime Killer as 'Choreographer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 03 2001
Poster of Glass Tears
Glass Tears
Kenji Tanigaki was 30 in Glass Tears as 'Action Director, Choreographer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 08 2001
Poster of Tokyo Raiders
Tokyo Raiders
Kenji Tanigaki was 29 in Tokyo Raiders as 'Stunts'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 28 2000
Poster of Der Puma - Kämpfer mit Herz
Der Puma - Kämpfer mit Herz
Kenji Tanigaki was 29 in Der Puma - Kämpfer mit Herz as 'Stunts'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 09 1999
Poster of Moonlight Express
Moonlight Express
Kenji Tanigaki was 28 in Moonlight Express as 'Stunts'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1999
Poster of Mortal Kombat: Annihilation
Mortal Kombat: Annihilation
Kenji Tanigaki was 27 in Mortal Kombat: Annihilation as 'Stunt Double'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 11 1997
Poster of The Peeping Tom
The Peeping Tom
Kenji Tanigaki was 26 in The Peeping Tom as 'Choreographer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 21 1997
Poster of Once Upon a Time in Triad Society 2
Once Upon a Time in Triad Society 2
Kenji Tanigaki was 25 in Once Upon a Time in Triad Society 2 as 'Stunts'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 1996
Poster of Royal Destiny
Royal Destiny
Kenji Tanigaki was 19 in Royal Destiny as 'Stunts'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of The Furious
The Furious
Kenji Tanigaki will be 54+ in The Furious as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Miyamoto Musashi
Miyamoto Musashi
Kenji Tanigaki was 43+ in Miyamoto Musashi as 'Stunts'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 15 2014