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The 1/2 Taiwanese and 1/2 Japanese Takeshi Kaneshiro may have started out as a puerile teen idol in the Chinese entertainment scene, but he's since become a proper film star in his own right. Whether by his own design or not, the boyishness that marked his first steps into showbiz has evolved into a cool, somewhat reticent demeanor that has now ... See full bio »

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October 11, 1973 in Taipei, Taiwan

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Known For

Chungking Express He Zhiwu, Cop 223

(1994)

House of Flying Daggers Jin

(2004)

Red Cliff Zhuge Liang

(2008)

Fallen Angels He Zhiwu

(1995)

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Filmography

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Actor (52 credits)

2020 Sons of the Neon Night (post-production) (rumored)

2017 This Is Not What I Expected
Lu Jin

2016 Bai du ren
Guan Chun

2015 The Crossing 2
Yan Zekun

2014/I The Crossing
Yan Shikun

2011 Dragon
Xu Baijiu

2009 Red Cliff II
Zhuge Liang

2008 K-20: The Fiend with Twenty Faces
Heikichi Endo

2008 Red Cliff
Zhuge Liang

2008 Sweet Rain: Accuracy of Death
Chiba

2007 The Warlords
Jiang Wuyang (as Wu Jincheng)

2006 Confession of Pain
Detective Yau Kin Bong

2005 Perhaps Love
Lin Jian-dong / Zhang Yang

2004 House of Flying Daggers
Jin

2004 Onimusha 3: Demon Siege (Video Game)
Hidemitsu Samanosuke Akechi (Japanese version, voice)

2003 Turn Left, Turn Right
John Liu

2002 Returner
Miyamoto

2002 Golden Bowl (TV Mini-Series)
Shu Akutagawa

- Final Special of Love and Fate! Make the Miraculous Split 'Snake Eyes!!' (2002) ... Shu Akutagawa

- The Arrival of the Real World Champ! Skill & Skill, Love & Love, Tears & Tears!! (2002) ... Shu Akutagawa

- Showdown With a Super Popular Idol! Live Broadcast Captures Amazing Achievement! (2002) ... Shu Akutagawa

- Frozen By the Ghost of a Lover! Trap of the Magical Kiss! (2002) ... Shu Akutagawa

- Akutagawa VS Dazai! Only The Cockroaches Know Who Will Win At Love (2002) ... Shu Akutagawa

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2001 Onimusha: Warlords (Video Game)
Samanosuke Akechi (Japanese version, voice)

2000 Lavender
Angel

2000 Space Travelers
Nishiyama ("Hayabusa Jetter")

2000 Love 2000 (TV Mini-Series)
The Assassin / Yurij Maroev

- Episode #1.11 (2000) ... The Assassin / Yurij Maroev

- Episode #1.10 (2000) ... The Assassin / Yurij Maroev

- Episode #1.9 (2000) ... The Assassin / Yurij Maroev

- Episode #1.8 (2000) ... The Assassin / Yurij Maroev

- Episode #1.7 (2000) ... The Assassin / Yurij Maroev

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1999 Tempting Heart
Ho-jun

1998 Kamisama mousukoshi dake (TV Series)
Keigo Ishikawa

- I for You... For Love and Brightness of Life (1998) ... Keigo Ishikawa

- Two People and Connected Nights (1998) ... Keigo Ishikawa

- Fate Tramples on Love (1998) ... Keigo Ishikawa

- If It's Not Favorable, It's Not Possible to Live (1998) ... Keigo Ishikawa

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1998 Sleepless Town
Kenichi Ryuu

1998 Anna Magdalena
Chan Kar-fu

1998 Too Tired to Die
Kenji

1997 First Love: Litter on the Breeze
Lin Chia-tung

1997 Downtown Torpedoes
Jackal

1997 Hero
Ma Wing Jing (as Wucheng Jin)

1997 The Odd One Dies
Mo

1997 Burning Island 2
Yeung Chung

1996 Misty
Takehiro

1996 Lost and Found
Mr. Worm

1996 The Feeling of Love
Hing

1996 Dr. Wai in the Scripture with No Words
Shing

1995 Color of Armour (TV Movie)

1995 Forever Friends
Private Li Ta-Wei

1995 Seiya no kiseki (TV Movie)
Mr.Bell

1995 Young Policemen in Love
Gimmick

1995 Fallen Angels
He Zhiwu

1995 School Days
Eagle

1995 Trouble Maker
A-Wu

1995 Don't Give a Damn
Inspector Tang Chuen-Shek

1995 China Dragon
Tom Hao

1994 Mermaid Got Married
Kenji

1994 Zum mak dik goo leung
Dr. Patrick Ko

1994 Chungking Express
He Zhiwu, Cop 223

1994 No, Sir!
Chin Tieh-Sheng

1993 Heroic Trio 2: Executioners
Chong Hon / Coda

1991 Grassland Champion (TV Series)
Nai Jian

1988 Tian xia (TV Series) (voice)

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Music department (3 credits)

2005 Perhaps Love (performer: "Who Are You?", "A Beautiful Story", "Crossroad", "What If")

1996 The Feeling of Love (vocals)

1995 School Days (vocals)

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Miscellaneous Crew (1 credit)

2001 Onimusha: Warlords (Video Game) (guest creator)

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Self (3 credits)

2008 Bokura no jidai (TV Series)
Self

- John Woo, Takeshi Kaneshiro and Tony Leung (2008) ... Self

2002-2008 Smap×Smap (TV Series)
Self / Self - Skit guest

- Episode dated 27 October 2008 (2008) ... Self

- Episode dated 2 September 2002 (2002) ... Self - Skit guest

- Episode dated 26 August 2002 (2002) ... Self

2004 Making of House of Flying Daggers (Documentary short)
Captain Jin

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Archive footage (2 credits)

2020 Tales of Chinese Filmmakers (TV Mini-Series documentary)
Self

- Tim Yip: Xun Zhao Dong Fang Mei (2020) ... Self

2005 101 Sexiest Celebrity Bodies (TV Movie documentary)
Self - Place #58

Personal Details

Other Works:

Studio album: Heartbreaking Nights - Language: Mandarin. (June 1993) Studio album: Just You And Me - Language: Mandarin. (February 1994) Studio album: Tender Superman - Language: Mandarin. (December 1994) Studio album: Ideal Lover - Language: Mandarin,Taiwan. (December 1994) Studio album: Missed Date - Language: Cantonese. (June 1995) Studio... See more »

Publicity Listings:

2 Interviews | 2 Articles | 54 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »

Alternate Names:

Wu Chin-cheng | Mo Gam-sing | Wucheng Jin | Wu Jin-cheng | Wu Jincheng

Height:

5' 11" (1.8 m)

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Personal Quote:

If one day I get married and have kids, I will probably be one of those men who really care for the family. I will eat at home every day, and help with the chores and take care of the children. See more »

Trivia:

Onimusha is a series of video games by developer Capcom. The main character (Samanosuke Akechi) was modeled after him and utilizes his voice in both Japanese versions: Onimusha: Warlords (2001) and Onimusha 3: Demon Siege (2004). See more »