Takeshi Kitano

Born

January 18, 1947 (age 79)

Known as

film director, actor, television presenter, comedian, film producer, writer

Takeshi Kitano , also known as Beat Takeshi in Japan, is a Japanese comedian, actor, and filmmaker. 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.

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