Takeshi Kitano
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.
Kitano rose to prominence in the 1970s as one half of the comedy duo Two Beat, before going solo and becoming one of the three biggest comedians in the c
Born
Jan 18, 1947
Tokyo, Japan
Known For
Directing
Movies
96 acting
74 crew
Popularity
1.9
Known For
Ghost in the Shell
2017
as Aramaki
Battle Royale
2000
as Kitano
Zatoichi
2003
as Zatoichi / Ichi
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
1983
as Hara
Kikujiro
1999
as Kikujiro
Brother
2000
as Aniki Yamamoto
Taboo
1999
as Toshizo Hijikata
Johnny Mnemonic
1995
as Takahashi
Fireworks
1997
as Yoshitaka Nishi
Battle Royale II: Requiem
2003
as Kitano
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