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. During his time as a student …

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 …

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."

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 …

May 25, 2023 · Starting as a stand-up comedian in Tokyo strip clubs under the moniker Beat Takeshi, he first rose to fame on Japanese TV, landing an international hit with Takeshi’s …

Apr 18, 2025 · Kitano Takeshi, Japanese actor, director, writer, and television personality who was known for his dexterity with both comedic and dramatic material. His notable films …

Takeshi (たけし in hiragana or タケシ in katakana) is a masculine Japanese given name. Forms in kanji can include: Takeshi Yamamoto (山本 武), a character in the manga series Reborn!

Takeshi Kitano was born in Tokyo in 1947 and entered show business in 1972 as "Beat" Takeshi, the stage name he continues to use today as a performer. As part of the comic duo Two …

Murilo "takeshi" Alves is a League of Legends esports personality, currently caster for Riot Games Inc..

The Fiend with Twenty Faces | Akechi Kogoro Tai Kaijin Niju Menso (TBS / 2002)