Takeshi Kitano

Works
Actor (24), Director (16), Editor (14), Writer (7), Screenplay (10), Adaptation (1), Producer (2), Novel (2),
Birthday
1947-01-18

Takeshi Kitano - , Director, Editor, Writer, Screenplay, Adaptation, Producer, Novel known for his work in such projectsAdvice for working with the Map of emotions: «Fireworks» (1997), «Kikujiro» (1999), «Sonatine» (1993), «Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence» (1983), «Battle Royale» (2000),

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).

The most significant works of Takeshi Kitano

Zatoichi
Zatoichi (2003)
Character: Zatoichi / Ichi - Leading
Position: Screenplay, Director, Editor
Brother
Brother (2000)
Character: Aniki Yamamoto - Leading
Position: Director, Editor, Writer
Battle Royale
Battle Royale (2000)
Character: Kitano - Leading
Battle Royale II: Requiem (2003)
Character: Kitano - Leading
Kikujiro (1999)
Character: Kikujiro - Leading
Position: Screenplay, Director, Editor
Fireworks (1997)
Character: Yoshitaka Nishi - Leading
Position: Director, Editor, Writer, Screenplay
Sonatine
Sonatine (1993)
Character: Aniki Murakawa - Leading
Position: Screenplay, Director, Editor
Johnny Mnemonic
Johnny Mnemonic (1995)
Character: Takahashi - Leading
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983)
Character: Hara - Leading
Izo (2004)
Character: Chancellor


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