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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 77 years old
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Movies (As Crew)

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Poster of Broken Rage
Broken Rage
Takeshi Kitano was
77 in Broken Rage
as 'Director, Writer, Editor'.
Fri, Sep 06 2024
Poster of Kubi
Kubi
Takeshi Kitano was
76 in Kubi
as 'Editor, Screenplay, Director, Novel'.
Thu, Nov 23 2023
Poster of analog
analog
Takeshi Kitano was
76 in analog
as 'Novel'.
Fri, Oct 06 2023
Poster of Asakusa Kid
Asakusa Kid
Takeshi Kitano was
74 in Asakusa Kid
as 'Novel'.
Thu, Dec 09 2021
Poster of Outrage Coda
Outrage Coda
Takeshi Kitano was
70 in Outrage Coda
as 'Editor, Director, Screenplay'.
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'.
Sat, Apr 25 2015
Poster of Morning
Morning
Takeshi Kitano was
67 in Morning
as 'Screenplay, Director'.
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'.
Sat, Oct 12 2013
Poster of Beyond Outrage
Beyond Outrage
Takeshi Kitano was
65 in Beyond Outrage
as 'Director, Writer, Editor'.
Mon, Sep 03 2012
Poster of Outrage
Outrage
Takeshi Kitano was
63 in Outrage
as 'Director, Screenplay, Editor'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Sat, Jun 02 2007
Poster of Takeshis'
Takeshis'
Takeshi Kitano was
58 in Takeshis'
as 'Director, Writer, Editor'.
Fri, Sep 02 2005
Poster of Zatoichi
Zatoichi
Takeshi Kitano was
56 in Zatoichi
as 'Director, Editor, Screenplay'.
Sat, Sep 06 2003
Poster of Dolls
Dolls
Takeshi Kitano was
55 in Dolls
as 'Screenplay, Director, Editor'.
Sat, Oct 12 2002
Poster of Asakusa Kid
Asakusa Kid
Takeshi Kitano was
55 in Asakusa Kid
as 'Original Story'.
Fri, Apr 26 2002
Poster of Brother
Brother
Takeshi Kitano was
53 in Brother
as 'Director, Editor, Writer'.
Wed, Dec 13 2000
Poster of Kikujiro
Kikujiro
Takeshi Kitano was
52 in Kikujiro
as 'Screenplay, Editor, Director'.
Sat, Jun 05 1999
Poster of Fireworks
Fireworks
Takeshi Kitano was
50 in Fireworks
as 'Editor, Director, Screenplay'.
Thu, Oct 30 1997
Poster of Kids Return
Kids Return
Takeshi Kitano was
49 in Kids Return
as 'Director, Writer, Editor'.
Sat, Jul 27 1996
Poster of Getting Any?
Getting Any?
Takeshi Kitano was
48 in Getting Any?
as 'Writer, Director, Editor'.
Sat, Feb 11 1995
Poster of Many Happy Returns
Many Happy Returns
Takeshi Kitano was
46 in Many Happy Returns
as 'Novel'.
Sat, Nov 20 1993
Poster of Sonatine
Sonatine
Takeshi Kitano was
46 in Sonatine
as 'Director, Editor, Screenplay'.
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'.
Sat, Oct 19 1991
Poster of Boiling Point
Boiling Point
Takeshi Kitano was
43 in Boiling Point
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Sep 15 1990
Poster of Violent Cop
Violent Cop
Takeshi Kitano was
42 in Violent Cop
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sat, Aug 12 1989

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Takeshi's Castle
Takeshi's Castle
Takeshi Kitano was
55+ in Takeshi's Castle
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 01 2002