Takeshi Kitano
Directing
Born: January 18, 1947 (age 79) · Tokyo, Japan
Highest Rated
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).
Known for
Ghost in the Shell
2017
Battle Royale
2000
Johnny Mnemonic
1995
Zatoichi
2003
Fireworks
1997
Sonatine
1993
Kikujiro
1999
Battle Royale II: Requiem
2003
Brother
2000
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
1983
Outrage
2010
Violent Cop
1989
Photos (10)
Movies (72)
Ghost in the Shell
Aramaki
Battle Royale
Kitano
Johnny Mnemonic
Takahashi
Kikujiro
Kikujiro
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
Hara
Fireworks
Yoshitaka Nishi
Brother
Aniki Yamamoto
Zatoichi
Zatoichi / Ichi
Sonatine
Aniki Murakawa
Outrage
Otomo
Battle Royale II: Requiem
Kitano
Beyond Outrage
Otomo
Outrage Coda
Otomo
To Each His Own Cinema
The projectionist (segment "Rencontre unique")
Violent Cop
Azuma Ryosuke
Boiling Point
Uehara
Takeshis'
Beat Takeshi / Mr. Kitano
Taboo
Toshizo Hijikata
Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen
Detective Murakami
While the Women Are Sleeping
Sahara
Gonin
Ichiro Kyoya
The Boss' Wife
Shoji Sugimoto, Hitman
Demon
Yajima
Getting Any?
Scientist
Achilles and the Tortoise
Machisu
Izo
Chancellor
Tokyo Eyes
Yakusa
Broken Rage
Nezumi
Kubi
Hashiba Hideyoshi
Blood and Bones
Joon-pyong Kim
Kim's War
Kim Hyi-ro
Go, Go Second Time Virgin
Gang Member
Manon
Shinobu
The Dump Truck Rascal
1981
Mozu The Movie
Daruma
Aka Medaka
Tatekawa Danshi
Prison Break
Urata
Dearest
Teruo Sugino
Makoto-chan
1980
A Legend of Turmoil
Kiichirou Yashiro
雨の降る駅
演员
Summer Secrets
Ramen shop owner
Erotic Liaisons
Okuyama
The Mosquito on the Tenth Floor
Man at Racetrack
Glory to the Filmmaker!
Takeshi / Yakuza / Father / Ninja / Detective / Astronomer
Tokyo Melody: A Film About Ryuichi Sakamoto
Hara (archive footage)
Many Happy Returns
Daisuke Shiba
Doctor X: Gekai Daimon Michiko Special
2016
The 300 million yen robbery
2000
A Living Promise
Detective Koichiro Iwase
Kogoro Akechi vs Kaijin Nijyuu Menso
Niju Menso
Joke with a Sorrowful Heart
Hiroshi Igarashi
Kichiku
2002
The Monster X Strikes Back: Attack the G8 Summit
Take-Majin (voice)
What the War Meant
Hideki Tojo
No More Comics!
Yakuza
The Crimes of Kiyoshi Ōkubo
Kiyoshi Ôkubo
Seicho Matsumoto's Black Gospel
Rokuro Fujisawa
Jesus' Ark
Takeyoshi Sengoku
Morning
2014
Kikoku
Private First Class Oomiya
Yayoi Kusama: I Love Me
2008
Completely... With That Air!
1981
Zankyo
1999
Dioxin from Fish!
Azuma
Hoshi wo tsugu mono
Yama no hito
Kiseki Taiken! Anbiribabō: Kyōfu Eizō Kaiki Shashin Korekushon
1999
KILL THEM ALL
1990
The Yagyu Code: Secret Scrolls
1990
One Fine Day
Projectionist
Kiseki Taiken! Anbiribabō: 1999 Nostradamus Senritsu no Daiyogen Mysterious Unbelievable
1999
Takeshi's Castle Vol. 1
2009
TV Shows (15)
MXC
81 eps
Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story
古今亭志生 · 47 eps
Takeshi's Castle
122 eps
Musashi
Munisai Shinmen · 49 eps
Takeshi's Castle
Count Takeshi · 133 eps
Dots and Lines
Jutaro Torikai · 2 eps
Today's Close-Up
出演 · 1 eps
Takeshi's Castle Japan
8 eps
The Story of One Century
3 eps
Beat Takeshi Presents TV Tackle
5 eps
たけしのその時カメラは回っていた
1 eps
日曜ゴールデンで何やってんだテレビ
1 eps
Kiseki taiken! Unbelievable
Storyteller · 2 eps
たけしのこれがホントのニッポン芸能史
1 eps
オモクリ監督～O－Creator's TV Show～
1 eps
Self / Appearances (21)
Golden Horse Awards
Self · 1 eps
A Special Day
Self
Trespassing Bergman
Self
Citizen Kitano
Self
Arakimentari
Self
Plankton Salesmen
Self (archive footage)
Why Are We Creative?
Self
Scenes by the Sea: Takeshi Kitano
Self
The Final Battleground — Making of Battle Royale II
Self
AUM: The Cult at the End of the World
Self (archive footage)
In Between Mountains and Oceans
Himself
Shooting Film is Battleground: Making of BATTLE ROYALE
Self
The Unpredictable Takeshi Kitano
Self
Making of 'Battle Royale'
Self
The 8th Floor
Self
Electric Yakuza, Go to Hell!
Self
The Golden Cups: One More Time
Himself
Miwa: A Japanese Icon
Himself
Shoko Asahara with Takeshi
Self
Making-of Kids Return
Himself
Hana-bi (1997) – Behind-the-scenes Footage
Self - Himself
Upcoming (1)
Directing (25)
Kikujiro
Director
Fireworks
Director
Brother
Director
Zatoichi
Director
Sonatine
Director
Outrage
Director
Beyond Outrage
Director
Outrage Coda
Director
To Each His Own Cinema
Director
Violent Cop
Director
Boiling Point
Director
A Scene at the Sea
Director
Takeshis'
Director
Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen
Director
Kids Return
Director
Dolls
Director
Getting Any?
Director
Achilles and the Tortoise
Director
Broken Rage
Director
Kubi
Director
Glory to the Filmmaker!
Director
Morning
Director
One Fine Day
Director
Hana-bi (1997) – Behind-the-scenes Footage
Director
Takeshi's Castle Vol. 1
Director
Writing (29)
Kikujiro
Screenplay
Fireworks
Screenplay
Brother
Writer
Zatoichi
Screenplay
Sonatine
Screenplay
Outrage
Screenplay
Beyond Outrage
Writer
Outrage Coda
Screenplay
To Each His Own Cinema
Screenplay
Violent Cop
Writer
Boiling Point
Screenplay
A Scene at the Sea
Screenplay
Takeshis'
Writer
Asakusa Kid
Novel
Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen
Writer
Kids Return
Writer
Dolls
Screenplay
Getting Any?
Writer
Achilles and the Tortoise
Screenplay
Broken Rage
Writer
Kubi
Screenplay
Kubi
Novel
Analog
Novel
Glory to the Filmmaker!
Writer
Many Happy Returns
Novel
Morning
Screenplay
Kids Return: The Reunion
Original Story
Asakusa Kid
Original Story
One Fine Day
Writer
Producing (1)
Other Crew (21)
Nagi-Asu: A Lull in the Sea
Assistant Editor
Takeshi's Castle
Creator
Kikujiro
Editor
Fireworks
Editor
Brother
Editor
Zatoichi
Editor
Sonatine
Editor
Outrage
Editor
Beyond Outrage
Editor
Outrage Coda
Editor
To Each His Own Cinema
Editor
A Scene at the Sea
Editor
Takeshis'
Editor
Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen
Editor
Kids Return
Editor
Dolls
Editor
Getting Any?
Editor
Achilles and the Tortoise
Editor
Broken Rage
Editor
Kubi
Editor
Glory to the Filmmaker!
Editor