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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 ...
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.
May 21, 2017 · Takeshi Kitano is one of Japan’s most celebrated award winning film-makers. Across Europe his work is highly regarded, with his highlight being the recipient of the Golden Lion award for Hana-Bi at the Venice International Film Festival.
Oct 21, 2009 · 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.
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."
Oct 17, 2024 · Explore the life and legacy of Takeshi Kitano, a cultural icon whose journey from post-war Tokyo to international acclaim reshaped Japanese film and comedy. Discover the duality of humor and violence in his groundbreaking works.
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.
May 13, 2021 · An introduction to 10 films from a Japanese national treasure, the man who can do it all, Takeshi Kitano.
May 25, 2023 · Three questions with Takeshi Kitano, the Japanese film legend premiered his latest feature, the samurai period epic 'Kubi,' in Cannes.
Nov 23, 2023 · Takeshi Kitano knows how to cause a stir. Speaking at the Foreign Correspondents Club of Japan in Tokyo, the 76-year-old comedian and filmmaker introduces himself as “Johnny Kitano-gawa” —...
