Ken Kaneko
Biography
Ken Kaneko is a Japanese actor, television personality, and former mixed martial artist. He competed in the Welterweight division and fought Charles Bennet in Pride FC Shockwave 2005. As an actor, Kaneko is best known for his role in the Takeshi Kitano film Kids Return, which was released in 1996. In this film, he and Masanobu Ando portrayed a couple of high school dropouts who try to find purpose and direction in life. Kaneko is also notable for his acting work in Himitsu from 1999, Rescue Wings from 2008, and Blade of the Immortal from 2017.
Career overview
Ken Kaneko is a Japanese actor, television personality, and former mixed martial artist who competed in the Welterweight division and fought Charles Bennet in Pride FC Shockwave 2005.
In his acting career, Kaneko is best known for his role in the 1996 Takeshi Kitano film Kids Return. In the film, he and Masanobu Ando portrayed a couple of high school dropouts trying to find purpose and direction in life.
Kaneko is also notable for his work in Himitsu from 1999, Rescue Wings from 2008, and Blade of the Immortal from 2017.
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53 titles- Blade of the Immortal (2017) as Hishiyasu Shido
- Leaders (2014)
- Kurokouchi (2013) as Shima Mitsuo
- Strawberry Night (2013) as Yoshinori Kawakami
- Savage Chivalry (2013)
- Lion's Revenge (2013)
- Bloody Vengeance (2013)
- Hyena (2013)
- Loser 2 (2013)
- Loser (2013)
- I Love Tokyo Legend - Kawaii Detective - (2012)
- SPEC ~ First Blood (2010) as Haruki Gokitani
- Nagai Nagai Satsujin (2008)
- Rescue Wings (2008)
- The Pride of the Temp (2007) as 土屋
- Bizan (2007)
- セレンディップの奇跡 (2007)
- Snakes & Lizards (2006) as Zao
- Homicide Team 9 (2006) as Yuichiro Kashiwagi
- Pride Shockwave 2005 (2005) as Self
- I Hate Christmas (2004) as Kihara Kensuke
- 横山秀夫サスペンス「ペルソナの微笑」 (2004)
- ペルソナの微笑 (2004)
- 第三の時効 (2003)
- Gokusen (2002) as Tetsu Asakura
- Mibu Gishiden: Shinsengumi de Ichiban Tsuyokatta Otoko (2002)
- Bring Me to the Hotel (2001) as Yoshiyuki Chiba
- TOKYO G.P. (2001) as Young Man Taking Photos
- 優雅な悪事 (2001)
- Cupid's Arrows (2000)
- Shin Gonin 2 (2000) as Togo
- Shin Gonin (2000) as Togo
- Ice World (1999) as Sakota Shogo
- Secret (1999) as Fumio Kajikawa
- Danger de mort (1999)
- Le Secret (1999) as 梶川文也
- 同窓会へようこそ～遅すぎた夏の帰郷～ (1999)
- Days (1998)
- Happy Mania (1998) as Takahashi Shuichi
- Free and Easy 10 (1998)
- Ando Gumi Gaiden Genealogy of the Group Wolf 2 (1998)
- Account of the Ando Gang: Tale of a Scarface (1997)
- End of Our Own Real (1997)
- Lost Paradise (1997) as Kinugawa Toru
- Black Market Emperor: Silver and Gold 7 - Underworld Horse Racing Hell (1997) as Ryohei Kawamatsu
- Black Market Emperor: Silver and Gold 6 - Trap of Fear (1997) as Ryohei Kawamatsu
- King of Sushi (1996) as Tatsumi
- Kids Return (1996) as Masaru
- Making-of Kids Return (1996) as Himself
- Ando Gumi Gaiden Genealogy of the Group Wolf (1996)
- The Files of the Young Kindaichi (1995) as Tatsuyuki Hiyama
- The Girl of Silence (1995) as Shizuo
- Twins Teacher (1993) as Taguchi Kensuke
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ken Kaneko best known for?
Ken Kaneko is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Blade of the Immortal (2017), Lion's Revenge (2013), The Pride of the Temp (2007), Experiment in Terror (1962).
When and where was Ken Kaneko born?
Ken Kaneko was born on October 19, 1976 in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan.
How many credits does Ken Kaneko have?
Ken Kaneko has accumulated over 53 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2017.
What is Ken Kaneko's background in cinema and television?
Ken Kaneko is a Japanese actor, television personality, and former mixed martial artist. He competed in the Welterweight division and fought Charles Bennet in Pride FC Shockwave 2005. As an actor, Kaneko is best known for his role in the Takeshi Kitano film Kids Return, which was released in 1996. In this film, he and ...