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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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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Broken Rage
Broken Rage
Takeshi Kitano was 77 in Broken Rage as 'Nezumi'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 2024
Poster of Kubi
Kubi
Takeshi Kitano was 76 in Kubi as 'Hashiba Hideyoshi'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 23 2023
Poster of Citizen Kitano
Citizen Kitano
Takeshi Kitano was 73 in Citizen Kitano as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 2020
Poster of Plankton Salesmen
Plankton Salesmen
Takeshi Kitano was 70 in Plankton Salesmen as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 29 2017
Poster of Outrage Coda
Outrage Coda
Takeshi Kitano was 70 in Outrage Coda as 'Otomo'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 07 2017
Poster of Ghost in the Shell: Hard-Wired Humanity - Making Ghost in the Shell
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
Poster of Prison Break
Prison Break
Takeshi Kitano was 70 in Prison Break as 'Urata'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 12 2017
Poster of Ghost in the Shell
Ghost in the Shell
Takeshi Kitano was 70 in Ghost in the Shell as 'Chief Daisuke Aramaki'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 29 2017
Poster of Doctor X: Gekai Daimon Michiko Special
Doctor X: Gekai Daimon Michiko Special
Takeshi Kitano was 69 in Doctor X: Gekai Daimon Michiko Special
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 03 2016
Poster of While the Women Are Sleeping
While the Women Are Sleeping
Takeshi Kitano was 69 in While the Women Are Sleeping as 'Sahara'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 27 2016
Poster of A Living Promise
A Living Promise
Takeshi Kitano was 68 in A Living Promise as 'Detective Koichiro Iwase'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 09 2016
Poster of Aka Medaka
Aka Medaka
Takeshi Kitano was 68 in Aka Medaka as 'Tatekawa Danshi'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 28 2015
Poster of Mozu The Movie
Mozu The Movie
Takeshi Kitano was 68 in Mozu The Movie as 'Daruma'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 07 2015
Poster of Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen
Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen
Takeshi Kitano was 68 in Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen as 'Detective Murakami'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 25 2015
Poster of Morning
Morning
Takeshi Kitano was 67 in Morning
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 2014
Poster of The 8th Floor
The 8th Floor
Takeshi Kitano was 67 in The 8th Floor as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 10 2014
Poster of In Between Mountains and Oceans
In Between Mountains and Oceans
Takeshi Kitano was 67 in In Between Mountains and Oceans as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 2014
Poster of Seicho Matsumoto's Black Gospel
Seicho Matsumoto's Black Gospel
Takeshi Kitano was 67 in Seicho Matsumoto's Black Gospel as 'Rokuro Fujisawa'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 19 2014
Poster of Miwa: A Japanese Icon
Miwa: A Japanese Icon
Takeshi Kitano was 66 in Miwa: A Japanese Icon as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 31 2013
Poster of Trespassing Bergman
Trespassing Bergman
Takeshi Kitano was 66 in Trespassing Bergman as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 28 2013
Poster of Beyond Outrage
Beyond Outrage
Takeshi Kitano was 65 in Beyond Outrage as 'Otomo'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 03 2012
Poster of Dearest
Dearest
Takeshi Kitano was 65 in Dearest as 'Teruo Sugino'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 25 2012
Poster of A Special Day
A Special Day
Takeshi Kitano was 65 in A Special Day as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 16 2012
Poster of Kikoku
Kikoku
Takeshi Kitano was 63 in Kikoku as 'Private First Class Oomiya'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 12 2010
Poster of Outrage
Outrage
Takeshi Kitano was 63 in Outrage as 'Otomo'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 17 2010
Poster of Takeshi's Castle Vol. 1
Takeshi's Castle Vol. 1
Takeshi Kitano was 62 in Takeshi's Castle Vol. 1
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 2009
Poster of What the War Meant
What the War Meant
Takeshi Kitano was 61 in What the War Meant as 'Hideki Tojo'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 24 2008
Poster of The Monster X Strikes Back: Attack the G8 Summit
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
Poster of Achilles and the Tortoise
Achilles and the Tortoise
Takeshi Kitano was 61 in Achilles and the Tortoise as 'Machisu'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 20 2008
Poster of Dots and Lines
Dots and Lines
Takeshi Kitano was 60 in Dots and Lines as 'Jutaro Torikai'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 24 2007
Poster of To Each His Own Cinema
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
Poster of Glory to the Filmmaker!
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
Poster of Takeshis'
Takeshis'
Takeshi Kitano was 58 in Takeshis' as 'Beat Takeshi / Mr. Kitano'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 2005
Poster of The Golden Cups: One More Time
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
Poster of Blood and Bones
Blood and Bones
Takeshi Kitano was 57 in Blood and Bones as 'Joon-pyong Kim'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 06 2004
Poster of Izo
Izo
Takeshi Kitano was 57 in Izo as 'Chancellor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 07 2004
Poster of Electric Yakuza, Go to Hell!
Electric Yakuza, Go to Hell!
Takeshi Kitano was 57 in Electric Yakuza, Go to Hell! as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 22 2004
Poster of Arakimentari
Arakimentari
Takeshi Kitano was 57 in Arakimentari as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 18 2004
Poster of Zatoichi
Zatoichi
Takeshi Kitano was 56 in Zatoichi as 'Zatoichi / Ichi'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 06 2003
Poster of The Final Battleground — Making of Battle Royale II
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
Poster of Battle Royale II: Requiem
Battle Royale II: Requiem
Takeshi Kitano was 56 in Battle Royale II: Requiem as 'Kitano'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 05 2003
Poster of Kichiku
Kichiku
Takeshi Kitano was 55 in Kichiku
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 15 2002
Poster of Kogoro Akechi vs Kaijin Nijyuu Menso
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
Poster of Shooting Film is Battleground: Making of BATTLE ROYALE
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
Poster of The 300 million yen robbery
The 300 million yen robbery
Takeshi Kitano was 53 in The 300 million yen robbery
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 30 2000
Poster of Battle Royale
Battle Royale
Takeshi Kitano was 53 in Battle Royale as 'Kitano'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 16 2000
Poster of Brother
Brother
Takeshi Kitano was 53 in Brother as 'Aniki Yamamoto'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 13 2000
Poster of Making of 'Battle Royale'
Making of 'Battle Royale'
Takeshi Kitano was 53 in Making of 'Battle Royale' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 2000
Poster of Scenes by the Sea: Takeshi Kitano
Scenes by the Sea: Takeshi Kitano
Takeshi Kitano was 53 in Scenes by the Sea: Takeshi Kitano
Movie Released: Fri, May 05 2000
Poster of Taboo
Taboo
Takeshi Kitano was 52 in Taboo as 'Toshizo Hijikata'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 18 1999
Poster of Kikujiro
Kikujiro
Takeshi Kitano was 52 in Kikujiro as 'Kikujiro'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 05 1999
Poster of Kiseki Taiken! Anbiribabō: Kyōfu Eizō Kaiki Shashin Korekushon
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
Poster of Kiseki Taiken! Anbiribabō: 1999 Nostradamus Senritsu no Daiyogen Mysterious Unbelievable
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
Poster of The Unpredictable Takeshi Kitano
The Unpredictable Takeshi Kitano
Takeshi Kitano was 52 in The Unpredictable Takeshi Kitano as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 1999
Poster of Jam Session (The Official Bootleg of Kikujiro)
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
Poster of Zankyo
Zankyo
Takeshi Kitano was 52 in Zankyo
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 13 1999
Poster of Tokyo Eyes
Tokyo Eyes
Takeshi Kitano was 51 in Tokyo Eyes as 'Yakusa'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 09 1998
Poster of Fireworks
Fireworks
Takeshi Kitano was 50 in Fireworks as 'Yoshitaka Nishi'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 30 1997
Poster of Making-of Kids Return
Making-of Kids Return
Takeshi Kitano was 49 in Making-of Kids Return as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 31 1996
Poster of Gonin
Gonin
Takeshi Kitano was 48 in Gonin as 'Ichiro Kyoya'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 23 1995
Poster of Johnny Mnemonic
Johnny Mnemonic
Takeshi Kitano was 48 in Johnny Mnemonic as 'Takahashi'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 26 1995
Poster of Getting Any?
Getting Any?
Takeshi Kitano was 48 in Getting Any? as 'Scientist'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 11 1995
Poster of Many Happy Returns
Many Happy Returns
Takeshi Kitano was 46 in Many Happy Returns as 'Daisuke Shiba'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 20 1993
Poster of Sonatine
Sonatine
Takeshi Kitano was 46 in Sonatine as 'Aniki Murakawa'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of Erotic Liaisons
Erotic Liaisons
Takeshi Kitano was 45 in Erotic Liaisons as 'Okuyama'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 17 1992
Poster of Dioxin from Fish!
Dioxin from Fish!
Takeshi Kitano was 45 in Dioxin from Fish!
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 22 1992
Poster of A Legend of Turmoil
A Legend of Turmoil
Takeshi Kitano was 44 in A Legend of Turmoil as 'Kiichirou Yashiro'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 15 1992
Poster of Shoko Asahara with Takeshi
Shoko Asahara with Takeshi
Takeshi Kitano was 44 in Shoko Asahara with Takeshi
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 30 1991
Poster of Kim's War
Kim's War
Takeshi Kitano was 44 in Kim's War as 'Kim Hyi-ro'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 05 1991
Poster of KILL THEM ALL
KILL THEM ALL
Takeshi Kitano was 43 in KILL THEM ALL
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 23 1990
Poster of Boiling Point
Boiling Point
Takeshi Kitano was 43 in Boiling Point as 'Uehara'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 15 1990
Poster of Hoshi wo tsugu mono
Hoshi wo tsugu mono
Takeshi Kitano was 43 in Hoshi wo tsugu mono as 'Yama no hito'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 03 1990
Poster of Violent Cop
Violent Cop
Takeshi Kitano was 42 in Violent Cop as 'Azuma Ryosuke'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 12 1989
Poster of The Boss' Wife
The Boss' Wife
Takeshi Kitano was 41 in The Boss' Wife as 'Shoji Sugimoto, Hitman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 19 1988
Poster of No More Comics!
No More Comics!
Takeshi Kitano was 39 in No More Comics! as 'Police'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 24 1986
Poster of Jesus' Ark
Jesus' Ark
Takeshi Kitano was 38 in Jesus' Ark as 'Takeyoshi Sengoku'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 09 1985
Poster of Demon
Demon
Takeshi Kitano was 38 in Demon as 'Yajima'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 31 1985
Poster of Joke with a Sorrowful Heart
Joke with a Sorrowful Heart
Takeshi Kitano was 38 in Joke with a Sorrowful Heart as 'Hiroshi Igarashi'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 26 1985
Poster of Tokyo Melody: A Film About Ryuichi Sakamoto
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
Poster of The Crimes of Kiyoshi Ōkubo
The Crimes of Kiyoshi Ōkubo
Takeshi Kitano was 36 in The Crimes of Kiyoshi Ōkubo as 'Kiyoshi Ôkubo'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 29 1983
Poster of The Mosquito on the Tenth Floor
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
Poster of Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
Takeshi Kitano was 36 in Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence as 'Hara'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 28 1983
Poster of School in the Crosshairs
School in the Crosshairs
Takeshi Kitano was 35 in School in the Crosshairs
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 11 1982
Poster of Summer Secrets
Summer Secrets
Takeshi Kitano was 35 in Summer Secrets
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 18 1982
Poster of Completely... With That Air!
Completely... With That Air!
Takeshi Kitano was 34 in Completely... With That Air!
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 20 1981
Poster of Manon
Manon
Takeshi Kitano was 34 in Manon as 'Shinobu'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 26 1981
Poster of The Dump Truck Rascal
The Dump Truck Rascal
Takeshi Kitano was 34 in The Dump Truck Rascal
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 29 1981
Poster of Makoto-chan
Makoto-chan
Takeshi Kitano was 33 in Makoto-chan
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 26 1980
Poster of Go, Go Second Time Virgin
Go, Go Second Time Virgin
Takeshi Kitano was 21 in Go, Go Second Time Virgin as 'Gang Member'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of In Your Blood: Hoki Naiden
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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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Takeshi's Castle Japan
Takeshi's Castle Japan
Takeshi Kitano was 76+ in Takeshi's Castle Japan
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 21 2023
Poster of たけしのその時カメラは回っていた
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
Poster of Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story
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
Poster of Kiseki taiken! Unbelievable
Kiseki taiken! Unbelievable
Takeshi Kitano was 71+ in Kiseki taiken! Unbelievable as 'Storyteller'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 05 2018
Poster of たけしのこれがホントのニッポン芸能史
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
Poster of オモクリ監督~O-Creator's TV Show~
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
Poster of 日曜ゴールデンで何やってんだテレビ
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
Poster of Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon
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
Poster of MXC
MXC
Takeshi Kitano was 56+ in MXC
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 13 2003
Poster of Musashi
Musashi
Takeshi Kitano was 55+ in Musashi as 'Munisai Shinmen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 05 2003
Poster of Takeshi's Castle
Takeshi's Castle
Takeshi Kitano was 55+ in Takeshi's Castle
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 01 2002
Poster of The Story of One Century
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
Poster of 加ト・けん・たけしの世紀末スペシャル!!
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
Poster of Today's Close-Up
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
Poster of 北野ファンクラブ
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
Poster of Kitano fan kurabu
Kitano fan kurabu
Takeshi Kitano was 45+ in Kitano fan kurabu as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 12 1992
Poster of Beat Takeshi Presents TV Tackle
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
Poster of Takeshi's Castle
Takeshi's Castle
Takeshi Kitano was 39+ in Takeshi's Castle as 'Count Takeshi'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 02 1986
Poster of Golden Horse Awards
Golden Horse Awards
Takeshi Kitano was 15+ in Golden Horse Awards as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 31 1962
Poster of Kodai bunmei Misuterī Takeshi no shin sekai nana fushigi dai hyakka
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