Takeshi Kitano
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. Kitano rose to prominence in the 1970s as one half of the comedy duo Two Beat, before going solo and becoming one of the three biggest comedians in the country. After several small acting roles, he made his directorial debut with 1989's Violent Cop and garnered international acclaim for Sonatine (1993). He was not widely accepted as an accomplished director in Japan until Hana-bi won the Golden Lion in 1997. In October 2017, Kitano completed his Outrage crime trilogy with the release of Outrage Coda. He is also known internationally for hosting the game show Takeshi's Castle (1986–1990) and starring in the film Battle Royale (2000).
Known for
DirectingBirthday
January 18, 1947Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
116Place of birth
Tokyo, JapanAlso known as
Такэси Китано, Beat Takeshi, Такеши Китано, 北野武, 기타노 타케시, 비트 타케시, "Beat" Takeshi Kitano, ビートたけしCast credits
Zatoichi
Zatoichi / IchiBrother
Aniki YamamotoBattle Royale
KitanoBattle Royale II: Requiem
KitanoKikujiro
KikujiroTakeshis'
Beat Takeshi / Mr. KitanoTaboo
Toshizo HijikataGlory to the Filmmaker!
Takeshi / Yakuza / Father / Ninja / Detective / AstronomerBlood and Bones
Joon-pyong KimSonatine
Aniki MurakawaMerry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
HaraAchilles and the Tortoise
MachisuViolent Cop
Azuma RyosukeGonin
Ichiro KyoyaBoiling Point
UeharaJohnny Mnemonic
TakahashiOutrage
OtomoGetting Any?
ScientistTokyo Eyes
YakusaNo More Comics!
PoliceThe Mosquito on the Tenth Floor
Man at RacetrackCrew credits
Zatoichi
Screenplay, Director, EditorBrother
Editor, Director, WriterDolls
Editor, Director, ScreenplayKikujiro
Editor, Director, ScreenplayTakeshis'
Director, Writer, EditorGlory to the Filmmaker!
Writer, Director, EditorFireworks
Editor, Director, ScreenplayA Scene at the Sea
Director, Editor, ScreenplaySonatine
Director, Editor, ScreenplayAchilles and the Tortoise
Director, Screenplay, EditorViolent Cop
Director, WriterBoiling Point
Director, ScreenplayKids Return
Writer, Editor, DirectorTo Each His Own Cinema
Director, Editor, Producer, ScreenplayOutrage
Director, Screenplay, EditorGetting Any?
Editor, Writer, DirectorBeyond Outrage
Director, Writer, EditorRyuzo and the Seven Henchmen
Director, Writer, EditorMany Happy Returns
NovelKids Return: The Reunion
Original StoryOutrage Coda
Director, Editor, Screenplay