Takeshi Kitano |
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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. Working as a lift boy on a nightclub with such features as comic sketches and striptease dancing, Kitano saw his chance when a comedian suddenly fell ill, and he...
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Actor (67 credits)
Actor (67 credits)
2019
Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story
(TV Series)
Kokontei Shinsho V / the storyteller
Kokontei Shinsho V / the storyteller
- Shonben kozou
(2019)
... Kokontei Shinsho V / the storyteller
- Bouken sekai
(2019)
... Kokontei Shinsho V / the storyteller
- Botchan
(2019)
... Kokontei Shinsho V / the storyteller
- Yoakemae
(2019)
... Kokontei Shinsho V / the storyteller
2010
Kenji Onijima Heihachirou
(TV Series)
(as Beat Takeshi)
- Episode #1.1
(2010)
... (as Beat Takeshi)
2009
Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari kôen mae hashutsujo
(TV Series)
Kitano
Kitano
- Episode #1.1
(2009)
... Kitano (as Beat Takeshi)
2007
Glory to the Filmmaker!
(as Beat Takeshi)
2004
Izo
(as 'Bîto' Takeshi)
2002
Kichiku
(TV Movie)
(as Beat Takeshi)
1981
Completely... With That Air!
(as Beat Takeshi)
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Writer (25 credits)
Writer (25 credits)
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Director (19 credits)
Director (19 credits)
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Editor (17 credits)
Editor (17 credits)
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Producer (2 credits)
Producer (2 credits)
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Art department (1 credit)
Art department (1 credit)
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Thanks (8 credits)
Thanks (8 credits)
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Self (112 credits)
Self (112 credits)
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Archive footage (8 credits)
Archive footage (8 credits)
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He was the namesake and host of Takeshi's Castle, a silly 80s Japanese game show on which contestants are painfully eliminated through barely possible stunts and events, most taking place above pools of mud. It provides the archive footage that gets English voiceovers for the MXC TV series. See more »Publicity Listings:
1 Biographical Movie | 1 Print Biography | 5 Interviews | 8 Articles | 1 Pictorial | 3 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Official Sites:
Office Kitano IncAlternate Names:
'Beat' Takeshi Kitano | 'Beat' Takeshi | 'Bîto' Takeshi | Beat Takeshi | Bito Takeshi | Bîto Takeshi | TakeshiHeight:
5' 5" (1.65 m)
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When learning to play the piano, one studies various types of pieces. When one acquires the basic knowledge of these pieces, one has reached sonatine. It's not really control, but it marks the end of first stage of training. See more »Trivia:
Due to heavy damage suffered in a motorbike incident, he was subjected of an aestetic surgical action involving his entire face. See more »Trademark:
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