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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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Poster of Broken Rage
Broken Rage
Takeshi Kitano was 77 in Broken Rage as 'Director, Writer, Editor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 2024
Poster of Kubi
Kubi
Takeshi Kitano was 76 in Kubi as 'Editor, Screenplay, Director, Novel'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 23 2023
Poster of analog
analog
Takeshi Kitano was 76 in analog as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 2023
Poster of Asakusa Kid
Asakusa Kid
Takeshi Kitano was 74 in Asakusa Kid as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 09 2021
Poster of Outrage Coda
Outrage Coda
Takeshi Kitano was 70 in Outrage Coda as 'Editor, Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 07 2017
Poster of Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen
Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen
Takeshi Kitano was 68 in Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen as 'Writer, Editor, Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 25 2015
Poster of Morning
Morning
Takeshi Kitano was 67 in Morning as 'Screenplay, Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 2014
Poster of Kids Return: The Reunion
Kids Return: The Reunion
Takeshi Kitano was 66 in Kids Return: The Reunion as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 12 2013
Poster of Beyond Outrage
Beyond Outrage
Takeshi Kitano was 65 in Beyond Outrage as 'Director, Writer, Editor'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 03 2012
Poster of Outrage
Outrage
Takeshi Kitano was 63 in Outrage as 'Director, Screenplay, Editor'.
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 as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 2009
Poster of Achilles and the Tortoise
Achilles and the Tortoise
Takeshi Kitano was 61 in Achilles and the Tortoise as 'Director, Screenplay, Editor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 20 2008
Poster of To Each His Own Cinema
To Each His Own Cinema
Takeshi Kitano was 60 in To Each His Own Cinema as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer, Editor'.
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 'Director, Writer, Editor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 02 2007
Poster of Takeshis'
Takeshis'
Takeshi Kitano was 58 in Takeshis' as 'Director, Writer, Editor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 2005
Poster of Zatoichi
Zatoichi
Takeshi Kitano was 56 in Zatoichi as 'Director, Editor, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 06 2003
Poster of Dolls
Dolls
Takeshi Kitano was 55 in Dolls as 'Screenplay, Director, Editor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 12 2002
Poster of Asakusa Kid
Asakusa Kid
Takeshi Kitano was 55 in Asakusa Kid as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 26 2002
Poster of Brother
Brother
Takeshi Kitano was 53 in Brother as 'Director, Editor, Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 13 2000
Poster of Kikujiro
Kikujiro
Takeshi Kitano was 52 in Kikujiro as 'Screenplay, Editor, Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 05 1999
Poster of Fireworks
Fireworks
Takeshi Kitano was 50 in Fireworks as 'Editor, Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 30 1997
Poster of Kids Return
Kids Return
Takeshi Kitano was 49 in Kids Return as 'Director, Writer, Editor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 27 1996
Poster of Getting Any?
Getting Any?
Takeshi Kitano was 48 in Getting Any? as 'Writer, Director, Editor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 11 1995
Poster of Many Happy Returns
Many Happy Returns
Takeshi Kitano was 46 in Many Happy Returns as 'Novel'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 20 1993
Poster of Sonatine
Sonatine
Takeshi Kitano was 46 in Sonatine as 'Director, Editor, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of A Scene at the Sea
A Scene at the Sea
Takeshi Kitano was 44 in A Scene at the Sea as 'Director, Editor, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 19 1991
Poster of Boiling Point
Boiling Point
Takeshi Kitano was 43 in Boiling Point as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 15 1990
Poster of Violent Cop
Violent Cop
Takeshi Kitano was 42 in Violent Cop as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 12 1989

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Poster of Nagi-Asu: A Lull in the Sea
Nagi-Asu: A Lull in the Sea
Takeshi Kitano was 66+ in Nagi-Asu: A Lull in the Sea as 'Assistant Editor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 03 2013
Poster of Takeshi's Castle
Takeshi's Castle
Takeshi Kitano was 55+ in Takeshi's Castle as 'Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 01 2002