Biography
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).
Filmography
all 122
Movies 99
TV Shows 23
self 22
Director 13
Writer 4
Producer 2
Voice 1
Broken Rage (2024)
Kubi (2023)
analog (2023)
Asakusa Kid (2021)
Citizen Kitano (2020)
Kiseki taiken! Unbelievable (2018)
Plankton Salesmen (2017)
Prison Break (2017)
Ghost in the Shell (2017)
Aka Medaka (2015)
Morning (2014)
Beyond Outrage (2012)
Dearest (2012)
Kikoku (2010)
Outrage (2010)
What the War Meant (2008)
The Monster X Strikes Back: Attack the G8 Summit (2008)
Achilles and the Tortoise (2008)
Dots and Lines (2007)
To Each His Own Cinema (2007)
Humor amarillo (2006)
Takeshis' (2005)
Blood and Bones (2004)
Izo (2004)
Arakimentari (2004)
Zatoichi (2003)
Musashi (2003)
Takeshi's Castle (2002)
Kichiku (2002)
Dolls (2002)
Asakusa Kid (2002)
Brother (2000)
Taboo (1999)
Kikujiro (1999)
Kiseki Taiken! Anbiribabō: 1999 Nostradamus Senritsu no Daiyogen Mysterious Unbelievable (1999)
Tokyo Eyes (1998)
Fireworks (1997)
Kids Return (1996)
Gonin (1995)
Johnny Mnemonic (1995)
Getting Any? (1995)
Many Happy Returns (1993)
Sonatine (1993)
Erotic Liaisons (1992)
A Legend of Turmoil (1992)
A Scene at the Sea (1991)
Hoshi wo tsugu mono (1990)
The Boss' Wife (1988)
Takeshi's Castle (1986)
Jesus' Ark (1985)
Demon (1985)
Joke with a Sorrowful Heart (1985)
The Crimes of Kiyoshi Ōkubo (1983)
The Mosquito on the Tenth Floor (1983)
Manon (1981)
Go, Go Second Time Virgin (1969)
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Known ForDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1947-01-18 (77 years old)
Birth Name北野 武
Birth PlaceAdachi-ku, Japan
Height168-centimeter
RelationshipsMikiko Kitano (1983 - 2019)
ChildrenAtsushi Kitano, Shōko Kitano
SiblingsMasaru Kitano
CitizenshipsJapan
ResidencesTodoroki, Japan
Also Known AsТакэси Китано, Beat Takeshi, Такеши Китано, 기타노 타케시, 비트 타케시, "Beat" Takeshi Kitano, บีท ทาเกชิ
AwardsBlue Ribbon Awards for Best Actor, Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Director, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres, Officer of the Legion of Honour, Golden Arrow Award, Asian Film Award for Best Director, European Film Award for Best Non-European Film, The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, Nikkan Sports Film Award for Best Newcomer, Nikkan Sports Film Award for Best Director, Mainichi Film Award for Best Actor, Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Supporting Actor, Silver Lion, Golden Lion
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