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Takeshi Kitano — Age & Birthday

Born: 18 January 1947 · Age: 79

How old is Takeshi Kitano?

Takeshi Kitano is 79 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 18 January 1947.

Japanese filmmaker and actor known for hosting Takeshi's Castle

Did you know?He began his career in a comedy duo called Two Beat, performing in strip clubs in Tokyo.

Takeshi Kitano (北野武, Kitano Takeshi; born 18 January 1947), also known as Beat Takeshi (ビートたけし, Bīto Takeshi) in Japan, is a Japanese comedian, actor, and filmmaker.

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Age: 79
Status: Living

Born: January 18, 1947 · Adachi, Japan
Nationality: Japanese
Known for: Film, Television, Literature

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Spouses: Emiko Kitano, Mikiko Kitano
Children: Atsushi Kitano, Shōko Kitano

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