Takeshi Kitano
Directing
Born January 18, 1947 · Tokyo, Japan
Biography
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 country. After several small acting roles, he made his directorial debut with 1989's Violent Cop and garnered internatio…
Known For · 40 titles
Golden Horse Awards
Ghost in the Shell
Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story
Battle Royale
MXC
Takeshi's Castle
Takeshi's Castle
Kikujiro
Today's Close-Up
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
Musashi
Johnny Mnemonic
Fireworks
Zatoichi
A Special Day
Plankton Salesmen
Violent Cop
Sonatine
Battle Royale II: Requiem
Brother
Outrage
Kim's War
To Each His Own Cinema
The Dump Truck Rascal
Citizen Kitano
Takeshi's Castle Japan
Outrage Coda
The Story of One Century
Beyond Outrage
Taboo
Arakimentari
Gonin
Why Are We Creative?
Summer Secrets
Blood and Bones
Boiling Point
Kubi
Izo
Go, Go Second Time Virgin
Manon