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'.
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'.
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'.
Tue, Apr 23 2024
Poster of Sakra
Sakra
Kenji Tanigaki was
52 in Sakra
as 'Action Director'.
Mon, Jan 16 2023
Poster of Fierce Cop
Fierce Cop
Kenji Tanigaki was
51 in Fierce Cop
as 'Choreographer'.
Fri, Jul 08 2022
Poster of Raging Fire
Raging Fire
Kenji Tanigaki was
50 in Raging Fire
as 'Fight Choreographer'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Thu, Jan 23 2020
Poster of Big Brother
Big Brother
Kenji Tanigaki was
47 in Big Brother
as 'Martial Arts Choreographer, Action Director'.
Thu, Aug 16 2018
Poster of Hidden Man
Hidden Man
Kenji Tanigaki was
47 in Hidden Man
as 'Fight Choreographer'.
Fri, Jul 13 2018
Poster of Monster Hunt 2
Monster Hunt 2
Kenji Tanigaki was
47 in Monster Hunt 2
as 'Choreographer'.
Fri, Feb 16 2018
Poster of The Liquidator
The Liquidator
Kenji Tanigaki was
47 in The Liquidator
as 'Choreographer'.
Fri, Dec 29 2017
Poster of God of War
God of War
Kenji Tanigaki was
46 in God of War
as 'Choreographer'.
Sat, May 27 2017
Poster of Shinjuku Swan II
Shinjuku Swan II
Kenji Tanigaki was
46 in Shinjuku Swan II
as 'Choreographer'.
Sat, Jan 21 2017
Poster of See You Tomorrow
See You Tomorrow
Kenji Tanigaki was
46 in See You Tomorrow
as 'Stunts'.
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'.
Fri, Apr 29 2016
Poster of The Vanished Murderer
The Vanished Murderer
Kenji Tanigaki was
45 in The Vanished Murderer
as 'Choreographer'.
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 'Stunt Coordinator, Action Director'.
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 'Stunt Coordinator, Action Director'.
Fri, Aug 01 2014
Poster of The Monkey King
The Monkey King
Kenji Tanigaki was
43 in The Monkey King
as 'Choreographer'.
Thu, Jan 09 2014
Poster of Special ID
Special ID
Kenji Tanigaki was
43 in Special ID
as 'Choreographer'.
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 'Action Director, Stunt Coordinator'.
Sat, Aug 25 2012
Poster of Dragon
Dragon
Kenji Tanigaki was
40 in Dragon
as 'Martial Arts Choreographer'.
Mon, Jul 04 2011
Poster of The Lost Bladesman
The Lost Bladesman
Kenji Tanigaki was
40 in The Lost Bladesman
as 'Choreographer'.
Thu, Apr 28 2011
Poster of Nanase futatabi
Nanase futatabi
Kenji Tanigaki was
39 in Nanase futatabi
as 'Choreographer'.
Sat, Oct 02 2010
Poster of Bodyguards and Assassins
Bodyguards and Assassins
Kenji Tanigaki was
39 in Bodyguards and Assassins
as 'Choreographer'.
Fri, Dec 18 2009
Poster of Kamui
Kamui
Kenji Tanigaki was
38 in Kamui
as 'Stunts'.
Sat, Sep 19 2009
Poster of Shinjuku Incident
Shinjuku Incident
Kenji Tanigaki was
38 in Shinjuku Incident
as 'Stunts'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Mar 28 2008
Poster of Persona
Persona
Kenji Tanigaki was
37 in Persona
as 'Stunt Coordinator'.
Sat, Jan 26 2008
Poster of Flash Point
Flash Point
Kenji Tanigaki was
36 in Flash Point
as 'Action Director'.
Thu, Jul 26 2007
Poster of Kung Fu Kid
Kung Fu Kid
Kenji Tanigaki was
36 in Kung Fu Kid
as 'Choreographer'.
Thu, Mar 29 2007
Poster of Arch Angels
Arch Angels
Kenji Tanigaki was
35 in Arch Angels
as 'Choreographer'.
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'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of SPL: Kill Zone
SPL: Kill Zone
Kenji Tanigaki was
35 in SPL: Kill Zone
as 'Stunts'.
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'.
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'.
Mon, Oct 24 2005
Poster of Silver Hawk
Silver Hawk
Kenji Tanigaki was
33 in Silver Hawk
as 'Choreographer'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Tue, Jul 15 2003
Poster of The Twins Effect
The Twins Effect
Kenji Tanigaki was
32 in The Twins Effect
as 'Stunts'.
Sat, Mar 08 2003
Poster of Shinobi 2: Runaway
Shinobi 2: Runaway
Kenji Tanigaki was
31 in Shinobi 2: Runaway
as 'Director'.
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'.
Fri, May 31 2002
Poster of The Princess Blade
The Princess Blade
Kenji Tanigaki was
31 in The Princess Blade
as 'Action Director, Stunts'.
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'.
Sat, Aug 25 2001
Poster of Fulltime Killer
Fulltime Killer
Kenji Tanigaki was
30 in Fulltime Killer
as 'Choreographer'.
Fri, Aug 03 2001
Poster of Glass Tears
Glass Tears
Kenji Tanigaki was
30 in Glass Tears
as 'Action Director, Choreographer'.
Sun, Apr 08 2001
Poster of Tokyo Raiders
Tokyo Raiders
Kenji Tanigaki was
29 in Tokyo Raiders
as 'Stunts'.
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'.
Thu, Dec 09 1999
Poster of Moonlight Express
Moonlight Express
Kenji Tanigaki was
28 in Moonlight Express
as 'Stunts'.
Thu, Apr 01 1999
Poster of Mortal Kombat: Annihilation
Mortal Kombat: Annihilation
Kenji Tanigaki was
27 in Mortal Kombat: Annihilation
as 'Stunt Double'.
Tue, Nov 11 1997
Poster of The Peeping Tom
The Peeping Tom
Kenji Tanigaki was
26 in The Peeping Tom
as 'Choreographer'.
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'.
Fri, Sep 06 1996
Poster of Royal Destiny
Royal Destiny
Kenji Tanigaki was
19 in Royal Destiny
as 'Stunts'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of The Furious
The Furious
Kenji Tanigaki will be
54+ in The Furious
as 'Director'.
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TV Shows (As Crew)

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