Happy birthday! Takeshi Kaneshiro turns 52 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary actor turns 52 on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025.

Takeshi Kaneshiro is celebrating his 52nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-singer Takeshi Kaneshiro (Red Cliff, House of Flying Daggers, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 52nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Kaneshiro, a cultural icon

Born in Taipei on October 11, 1973, Takeshi Kaneshiro's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Japanese history. Kaneshiro's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Takeshi hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Takeshi Kaneshiro as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 52.

Happy Birthday, Takeshi, you're the best!

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