Takeshi went to high school at the Taipei American School (He was teased about his surname in the Taiwanese schools). His first taste of show business started in high school when he did television commercials, and soon after left school in his sophomore year.

In 1992, he became an instant success with his debut album "Heartbreaking Night". He is now under contract with EMI and composes and writes many of his own songs.

Not only is this handsome young man multi-talented, he is multi-lingual. He is able to speak fluent Mandarin, Japanese, Cantonese, English and one of the Taiwanese dialects.

Takeshi considers himself to be Japanese primarily due to his father lineage and his Japanese name. Although he did not visit Japan until he was 18.

His first movie wasn't until 1993 when he had a part in "The Executioners". He is probably best known for his role in the film "Chung King Express". He most recently starred in the film "Hero" along side Yuen Biao.

Takeshi Kaneshiro Stats

He stands 5' 11" and weighs 70kg (154 lbs.)
He currently resides in Taiwan
His Chinese name is Gum Sing-Mo
His Nickname is Aniki Jin

Takeshi Kaneshiro Discography

Heartbreaking Night - September 1992 (Mandarin)
Just You And Me - June 1993 (Mandarin)
Tender Superman - February 1994 (Mandarin)
Ideal Lover - October 1994 (Mandarin)
Missed Date - December 1994
Secretly Drunk - October 1995 (Mandarin)
To My Beloved - October 1995
Always Willing - October 1996 (Mandarin)

Takeshi Kanshiro Filmography

Executioners (1993)

Chung King Express (1994)
Mermaid Got Married (1994)
No Sir (1994)
Wrath of Silence (1994)

China Dragon (1995)
Don't Give a Damn (1995)
Fallen Angels (1995)
School Days (1995)
Trouble Maker (1995)
Young Policeman in Love (1995)

Dr. Wai in "The Scripture With No Words" (1996)
Feeling of Love (1996)
Lost and Found (1996)

Downtown Torpedoes (1997)
First Love: The Litter on the Breeze (1997)
Hero (1997)
The Jail in Burning Island (1997)
The Odd One Dies (1997)

Too Tired To Die (1998)