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Takeshi Kitano [note 1] (北野 武, Kitano Takeshi, born January 18, 1947), also known as Beat Takeshi (ビートたけし, Bīto Takeshi) in Japan, 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 ...
- Shōko Kitano, Atsushi Kitano
- 1969–present
- Beat Takeshi (ビートたけし)
- Golden Lion (1997)
Takeshi Kitano. Actor: The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi. Takeshi Kitano originally studied to become an engineer, but was thrown out of school for rebellious behavior. He learned comedy, singing and dancing from famed comedian Senzaburô Fukami.
- January 1, 1
- 1.65 m
- Tokyo, Japan
Takeshi Kitano Official Site. This is the official website of Takeshi Kitano (Beat Takeshi) . "Everyone keeps asking me why I don't have a website, so I had no choice but to make one."
- Boiling Point. Boiling Point is Kitano’s second film as a director and first film as a screen writer. Although not as polished as some of his classics, it introduced create many characteristics and themes that are prevalent throughout future films such as Sonatine, Hana-Bi and Brother.
- Achilles And The Tortoise. Takeshi Kitano’s last entry to his surrealist autobiographical trilogy is also the strongest of the series, this is due to many reasons including the return to a simpler narrative structure and less surrealism.
- Getting Any? While Kitano’s other films contain comedic scenes, it took him until his 5th directed film before he made a full blown comedy. Returning to his comedic roots for Getting Any?
- Takeshis’ Takeshis’ was the first film of the director’s “creative destruction”. Although Takeshis’ is extremely unconventional and not very accessible, it is still a somewhat engaging ride.
January 18, 1947 · Tokyo, Japan. Nickname. Take-chan. Height. 5′ 6¼″ (1.68 m) Mini Bio. Takeshi Kitano originally studied to become an engineer, but was thrown out of school for rebellious behavior. He learned comedy, singing and dancing from famed comedian Senzaburô Fukami.
- January 18, 1947
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May 25, 2023 · The Japanese film legend premiered his latest (though he promises not his last) feature, the samurai period epic 'Kubi,' in Cannes. By Patrick Brzeski, Scott Roxborough. May 25, 2023 11:00pm.
Apr 26, 2024 · Kitano Takeshi, Japanese actor, director, writer, and television personality who was known for his dexterity with both comedic and dramatic material. His notable films included such crime epics as Violent Cop, Boiling Point, Fireworks, and the Outrage trilogy. Learn more about Kitano’s life and career.
