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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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Poster of Kubi
Kubi
Takeshi Kitano was
76 in Kubi
as 'Hashiba Hideyoshi'.
Thu, Nov 23 2023
Poster of Citizen Kitano
Citizen Kitano
Takeshi Kitano was
73 in Citizen Kitano
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 16 2020
Poster of Plankton Salesmen
Plankton Salesmen
Takeshi Kitano was
70 in Plankton Salesmen
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Oct 29 2017
Poster of Outrage Coda
Outrage Coda
Takeshi Kitano was
70 in Outrage Coda
as 'Otomo'.
Sat, Oct 07 2017
Poster of Prison Break
Prison Break
Takeshi Kitano was
70 in Prison Break
as 'Urata'.
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'.
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
as ''.
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 ''.
Sat, Feb 27 2016
Poster of A Living Promise
A Living Promise
Takeshi Kitano was
68 in A Living Promise
as 'Detective Koichiro Iwase'.
Sat, Jan 09 2016
Poster of Aka Medaka
Aka Medaka
Takeshi Kitano was
68 in Aka Medaka
as 'Tatekawa Danshi'.
Mon, Dec 28 2015
Poster of Mozu The Movie
Mozu The Movie
Takeshi Kitano was
68 in Mozu The Movie
as 'Daruma'.
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'.
Sat, Apr 25 2015
Poster of Morning
Morning
Takeshi Kitano was
67 in Morning
as ''.
Mon, Sep 01 2014
Poster of The 8th Floor
The 8th Floor
Takeshi Kitano was
67 in The 8th Floor
as 'Self'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Sat, Aug 31 2013
Poster of Trespassing Bergman
Trespassing Bergman
Takeshi Kitano was
66 in Trespassing Bergman
as 'Self'.
Wed, Aug 28 2013
Poster of Beyond Outrage
Beyond Outrage
Takeshi Kitano was
65 in Beyond Outrage
as 'Otomo'.
Mon, Sep 03 2012
Poster of Dearest
Dearest
Takeshi Kitano was
65 in Dearest
as 'Teruo Sugino'.
Sat, Aug 25 2012
Poster of Bergmans video
Bergmans video
Takeshi Kitano was
65 in Bergmans video
as 'Self'.
Wed, Aug 22 2012
Poster of A Special Day
A Special Day
Takeshi Kitano was
65 in A Special Day
as 'Self'.
Wed, May 16 2012
Poster of Kikoku
Kikoku
Takeshi Kitano was
63 in Kikoku
as 'Private First Class Oomiya'.
Thu, Aug 12 2010
Poster of Outrage
Outrage
Takeshi Kitano was
63 in Outrage
as 'Otomo'.
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 ''.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Sat, Sep 20 2008
Poster of Dots and Lines
Dots and Lines
Takeshi Kitano was
60 in Dots and Lines
as 'Jutaro Torikai'.
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")'.
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'.
Sat, Jun 02 2007
Poster of One Fine Day
One Fine Day
Takeshi Kitano was
60 in One Fine Day
as ''.
Thu, May 17 2007
Poster of One Fine Day
One Fine Day
Takeshi Kitano was
60 in One Fine Day
as ''.
Tue, May 01 2007
Poster of Takeshis'
Takeshis'
Takeshi Kitano was
58 in Takeshis'
as 'Beat Takeshi / Mr. Kitano'.
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'.
Sat, Nov 20 2004
Poster of Blood and Bones
Blood and Bones
Takeshi Kitano was
57 in Blood and Bones
as 'Joon-pyong Kim'.
Sat, Nov 06 2004
Poster of Izo
Izo
Takeshi Kitano was
57 in Izo
as 'Chancellor'.
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'.
Sun, Feb 22 2004
Poster of Arakimentari
Arakimentari
Takeshi Kitano was
57 in Arakimentari
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 18 2004
Poster of Zatoichi
Zatoichi
Takeshi Kitano was
56 in Zatoichi
as 'Zatoichi / Ichi'.
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'.
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'.
Sat, Jul 05 2003
Poster of Kichiku
Kichiku
Takeshi Kitano was
55 in Kichiku
as ''.
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'.
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'.
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
as ''.
Sat, Dec 30 2000
Poster of Battle Royale
Battle Royale
Takeshi Kitano was
53 in Battle Royale
as 'Kitano'.
Sat, Dec 16 2000
Poster of Brother
Brother
Takeshi Kitano was
53 in Brother
as 'Aniki Yamamoto'.
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'.
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
as ''.
Fri, May 05 2000
Poster of Taboo
Taboo
Takeshi Kitano was
52 in Taboo
as 'Toshizo Hijikata'.
Sat, Dec 18 1999
Poster of Kikujiro
Kikujiro
Takeshi Kitano was
52 in Kikujiro
as 'Kikujiro'.
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
as ''.
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
as ''.
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'.
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)
as ''.
Sun, Feb 28 1999
Poster of Zankyo
Zankyo
Takeshi Kitano was
52 in Zankyo
as ''.
Sat, Feb 13 1999
Poster of Tokyo Eyes
Tokyo Eyes
Takeshi Kitano was
51 in Tokyo Eyes
as 'Yakusa'.
Wed, Sep 09 1998
Poster of Fireworks
Fireworks
Takeshi Kitano was
50 in Fireworks
as 'Yoshitaka Nishi'.
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'.
Tue, Dec 31 1996
Poster of Gonin
Gonin
Takeshi Kitano was
48 in Gonin
as 'Ichiro Kyoya'.
Sat, Sep 23 1995
Poster of Johnny Mnemonic
Johnny Mnemonic
Takeshi Kitano was
48 in Johnny Mnemonic
as 'Takahashi'.
Fri, May 26 1995
Poster of Getting Any?
Getting Any?
Takeshi Kitano was
48 in Getting Any?
as 'Scientist'.
Sat, Feb 11 1995
Poster of Many Happy Returns
Many Happy Returns
Takeshi Kitano was
46 in Many Happy Returns
as 'Daisuke Shiba'.
Sat, Nov 20 1993
Poster of Sonatine
Sonatine
Takeshi Kitano was
46 in Sonatine
as 'Aniki Murakawa'.
Sat, Apr 10 1993
Poster of Erotic Liaisons
Erotic Liaisons
Takeshi Kitano was
45 in Erotic Liaisons
as 'Okuyama'.
Sat, Oct 17 1992
Poster of Dioxin from Fish!
Dioxin from Fish!
Takeshi Kitano was
45 in Dioxin from Fish!
as ''.
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'.
Wed, Jan 15 1992
Poster of Shoko Asahara with Takeshi
Shoko Asahara with Takeshi
Takeshi Kitano was
44 in Shoko Asahara with Takeshi
as ''.
Mon, Dec 30 1991
Poster of Kim's War
Kim's War
Takeshi Kitano was
44 in Kim's War
as 'Kim Hyi-ro'.
Fri, Apr 05 1991
Poster of KILL THEM ALL
KILL THEM ALL
Takeshi Kitano was
43 in KILL THEM ALL
as ''.
Fri, Nov 23 1990
Poster of Boiling Point
Boiling Point
Takeshi Kitano was
43 in Boiling Point
as 'Uehara'.
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'.
Sat, Feb 03 1990
Poster of Violent Cop
Violent Cop
Takeshi Kitano was
42 in Violent Cop
as 'Azuma Ryosuke'.
Sat, Aug 12 1989
Poster of The Boss' Wife
The Boss' Wife
Takeshi Kitano was
41 in The Boss' Wife
as 'Shoji Sugimoto, Hitman'.
Sat, Nov 19 1988
Poster of No More Comics!
No More Comics!
Takeshi Kitano was
39 in No More Comics!
as 'Police'.
Mon, Mar 24 1986
Poster of Jesus' Ark
Jesus' Ark
Takeshi Kitano was
38 in Jesus' Ark
as 'Takeyoshi Sengoku'.
Mon, Dec 09 1985
Poster of Demon
Demon
Takeshi Kitano was
38 in Demon
as 'Yajima'.
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'.
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)'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Sat, May 28 1983
Poster of Summer Secrets
Summer Secrets
Takeshi Kitano was
35 in Summer Secrets
as ''.
Sat, Sep 18 1982
Poster of Completely... With That Air!
Completely... With That Air!
Takeshi Kitano was
34 in Completely... With That Air!
as ''.
Sun, Dec 20 1981
Poster of Manon
Manon
Takeshi Kitano was
34 in Manon
as 'Shinobu'.
Sat, Sep 26 1981
Poster of The Dump Truck Rascal
The Dump Truck Rascal
Takeshi Kitano was
34 in The Dump Truck Rascal
as ''.
Wed, Apr 29 1981
Poster of Makoto-chan
Makoto-chan
Takeshi Kitano was
33 in Makoto-chan
as ''.
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'.
Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of In Your Blood: Hoki Naiden
In Your Blood: Hoki Naiden
Takeshi Kitano will be
77+ in In Your Blood: Hoki Naiden
as ''.
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 India
Takeshi's Castle India
Takeshi Kitano was
76+ in Takeshi's Castle India
as ''.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 01 2023
Poster of Takeshi's Castle Japan
Takeshi's Castle Japan
Takeshi Kitano was
76+ in Takeshi's Castle Japan
as ''.
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
as ''.
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'.
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'.
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
as ''.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 21 2015
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'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 18 2012
Poster of MXC
MXC
Takeshi Kitano was
56+ in MXC
as ''.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 13 2003
Poster of Musashi
Musashi
Takeshi Kitano was
55+ in Musashi
as 'Munisai Shinmen'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 05 2003
Poster of Takeshi's Castle
Takeshi's Castle
Takeshi Kitano was
55+ in Takeshi's Castle
as ''.
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
as ''.
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!!
as ''.
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'.
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
as ''.
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'.
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
as ''.
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'.
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'.
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
77+ in Kodai bunmei Misuterī Takeshi no shin sekai nana fushigi dai hyakka
as ''.
First Air Date
Unreleased