★ HOW OLD IS TAKESHI KANESHIRO?
Takeshi Kaneshiro is 52 years old, born October 11, 1973 in Japan · Libra.
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About
Takeshi Kaneshiro pivoted from pop idol to internationally recognized actor, anchoring films across Hong Kong, mainland China, and Japan. Born in Japan on October 11, 1973, he starred in Wong Kar-wai classics like Chungking Express and Fallen Angels before taking on major roles in House of Flying Daggers, Red Cliff, and Dragon. As a Libra, he balances artistic restraint with broad commercial appeal.
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Biography
Takeshi Kaneshiro began as a pop idol before transitioning to acting, becoming one of Japan's most prolific international film stars. Born October 11, 1973, in Japan, he is a Libra—a sign often associated with grace and equilibrium, traits evident in his measured, charismatic screen presence. His breakthrough came through collaboration with director Wong Kar-wai on Chungking Express (1994) and Fallen Angels (1995), two Hong Kong films that established his artistic credibility. Throughout the 2000s and 2010s, he anchored large-scale productions: House of Flying Daggers (2004), Perhaps Love (2005), The Warlords (2007), Red Cliff (2008), Dragon (2011), and the television miniseries The Crossing (2014–2015). Actors typically balance performance training, script interpretation, and location shooting schedules across multiple projects. His career has been primarily active in the Chinese-language film world despite his Japanese origins. With a Life Path number of 5, Kaneshiro exemplifies the explorer archetype—constantly seeking new roles and geographic markets rather than settling into one film industry.
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Trivia
- Kaneshiro worked with Wong Kar-wai, one of Hong Kong cinema's most visually distinctive directors, on two of his signature early roles.
- He appeared in Red Cliff (2008), an epic war film directed by John Woo that was one of the highest-grossing non-English-language films at the time.
- His filmography spans multiple languages and production regions—Japanese, Cantonese, and Mandarin cinema—making him a bridge figure across East Asian film industries.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Takeshi Kaneshiro reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Takeshi Kaneshiro?
- Takeshi Kaneshiro is 52 years old (born October 11, 1973).
- When is Takeshi Kaneshiro's birthday?
- Takeshi Kaneshiro was born on October 11, 1973.
- What is Takeshi Kaneshiro's zodiac sign?
- Takeshi Kaneshiro is a Libra, born October 11, 1973.
- What is Takeshi Kaneshiro's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Takeshi Kaneshiro was born in 1973, the year of the Water Ox.
- Where is Takeshi Kaneshiro from?
- Takeshi Kaneshiro is from Japan.
- What does Takeshi Kaneshiro do?
- Takeshi Kaneshiro is a actor.
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