Kenji Tanigaki
Crew Born Oct 13, 1970 Nara, Japan 105 credits
Biography
Kenji Tanigaki is a Japanese crew member, action choreographer, and film director who was born on October 13, 1970, in Nara, Japan. Also known by the stage name 谷垣健治, as well as alternative names including Tanagaki Kenji, 谷坦健治, 谷桓健治, 谷桓健二, 谷恆健治, and Con, he is best known for his work in Hong Kong action cinema while also expanding his career into Japanese cinema and Hollywood. His professional profile includes eighty-five known credits as part of film and television crews.
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Career overview
Kenji Tanigaki is a Japanese action choreographer and film director. Born on October 13, 1970, in Nara, Japan, he is known for his work in Hong Kong action cinema and has also expanded his career into Japanese cinema and Hollywood. His stage name is written as 谷垣健治. Throughout his career, he has accumulated 85 known credits as a member of the crew.
In addition to his primary spelling, he is also known by several alternative names, including Tanagaki Kenji, 谷坦健治, 谷桓健治, 谷桓健二, 谷恆健治, and Con. His professional background spans multiple regions, establishing his presence across the international film industry in Hong Kong, Japan, and Hollywood.
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Career timeline
The Furious · DirectorThe Living Dragon · DirectorThe Living Dragon · ScreenplayThe Furious · Director
Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In · Action DirectorTwilight of the Warriors: Walled In · ChoreographerThe Prosecutor · ChoreographerHong Kong Classics ReimaginedHong Kong Classics Reimagined · Director
SakraSakra · Action Director
Fierce Cop · Choreographer
Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning · StuntsRurouni Kenshin: The Final · StuntsSnake Eyes: G.I. Joe OriginsSnake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins · Second Unit DirectorSnake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins · Fight Choreographer
Enter the Fat Dragon · Fight ChoreographerEnter the Fat Dragon · Director
Big Brother · Martial Arts ChoreographerBig Brother · Action DirectorMonster Hunt 2 · ChoreographerHidden Man · Fight Choreographer
God of War · ChoreographerShinjuku Swan II · ChoreographerThe Liquidator · Choreographer
Finding Mr. Right 2 · Martial Arts ChoreographerSee You Tomorrow · Stunts
The Vanished Murderer · Choreographer
The Monkey King · ChoreographerRurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno · Stunt CoordinatorRurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno · Action DirectorRurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends · Stunt CoordinatorRurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends · Action Director
Special ID · Choreographer
Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins · Action DirectorRurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins · Stunt Coordinator
DragonDragon · Martial Arts ChoreographerThe Lost Bladesman · Choreographer
Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen ZhenNanase futatabi · Choreographer
Shinjuku Incident · StuntsBodyguards and Assassins · ChoreographerKamui · Stunts
Persona · Stunt CoordinatorFighting Express Vol 1: Battle Run · Stunts CoordinatorFighting Express Vol 3: End of the World · Stunts Coordinator
Flash PointFlash Point · Stunt CoordinatorKung Fu Kid · Choreographer
Fatal ContactLegend of Seven Monks · DirectorArch Angels · Choreographer
SPL: Kill ZoneSPL: Kill Zone · StuntsAlways - Sunset on Third Street · Stunt CoordinatorAmazons Dragon Woman vs. Kunoichi · Director飛龍紅雲山 女ドラゴン軍団VSくの一五人衆
Silver Hawk · ChoreographerOh! My Zombie Mermaid · Action DirectorOh! My Zombie Mermaid · Choreographer
The Twins Effect · StuntsShinobi 4: A Way Out · DirectorShinobi 3: Hidden Techniques · Director
Blade IISo CloseShinobi: The Law of Shinobi · DirectorShinobi 2: Runaway · Director
Fulltime Killer · ChoreographerGoodbye, Mr. CoolBattle of Race Queen · DirectorThe Princess Blade · Action DirectorThe Princess Blade · Stunts
Time and TideTokyo Raiders · Stunts
Heaven of HopeMoonlight Express · StuntsGen-X CopsDer Puma - Kämpfer mit Herz · Stunts
Shanghai AffairsBallistic Kiss
Mortal Kombat: Annihilation · Stunt DoubleThe Peeping Tom · ChoreographerLegend of the Wolf
Once Upon a Time in Triad SocietyOnce Upon a Time in Triad Society 2 · StuntsThe Wild CoupleMan Wanted 2: Those Were the Days
Legendary Couple
Full Filmography
105 titles- The Furious (2026) Director
- The Living Dragon (2026) Director
- The Living Dragon (2026) Screenplay
- The Furious (2026) Director
- Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In (2024) Action Director
- Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In (2024) Choreographer
- The Prosecutor (2024) Choreographer
- Hong Kong Classics Reimagined (2024)
- Hong Kong Classics Reimagined (2024) Director
- Sakra (2023)
- Sakra (2023) Action Director
- Fierce Cop (2022) Choreographer
- Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning (2021) Stunts
- Rurouni Kenshin: The Final (2021) Stunts
- Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (2021) as Yakuza with Eye Patch
- Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (2021) Second Unit Director
- Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins (2021) Fight Choreographer
- Raging Fire (2021) Fight Choreographer
- Enter the Fat Dragon (2020) Fight Choreographer
- Enter the Fat Dragon (2020) Director
- Big Brother (2018) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Big Brother (2018) Action Director
- Monster Hunt 2 (2018) Choreographer
- Hidden Man (2018) Fight Choreographer
- God of War (2017) Choreographer
- Shinjuku Swan II (2017) Choreographer
- The Liquidator (2017) Choreographer
- Finding Mr. Right 2 (2016) Martial Arts Choreographer
- See You Tomorrow (2016) Stunts
- The Vanished Murderer (2015) Choreographer
- The Monkey King (2014) Choreographer
- Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno (2014) Stunt Coordinator
- Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno (2014) Action Director
- Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends (2014) Stunt Coordinator
- Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends (2014) Action Director
- Miyamoto Musashi (2014) Stunts
- Special ID (2013) Choreographer
- Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins (2012) Action Director
- Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins (2012) Stunt Coordinator
- Dragon (2011) as Xiao Ge Zi
- Dragon (2011) Martial Arts Choreographer
- The Lost Bladesman (2011) Choreographer
- Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen (2010)
- Nanase futatabi (2010) Choreographer
- Shinjuku Incident (2009) Stunts
- Bodyguards and Assassins (2009) Choreographer
- Kamui (2009) Stunts
- Persona (2008) Stunt Coordinator
- Fighting Express Vol 1: Battle Run (2008) Stunts Coordinator
- Fighting Express Vol 3: End of the World (2008) Stunts Coordinator
- Flash Point (2007) as Tony's Underling #1
- Flash Point (2007) Stunt Coordinator
- Kung Fu Kid (2007) Choreographer
- Fatal Contact (2006)
- Legend of Seven Monks (2006) Director
- Arch Angels (2006) Choreographer
- SPL: Kill Zone (2005) as Wong Po's Bodyguard
- SPL: Kill Zone (2005) Stunts
- Always - Sunset on Third Street (2005) Stunt Coordinator
- Amazons Dragon Woman vs. Kunoichi (2005) Director
- 飛龍紅雲山 女ドラゴン軍団VSくの一五人衆 (2005)
- 飛龍紅雲山 女ドラゴン軍団VSくの一五人衆 (2005) Director
- Silver Hawk (2004) Choreographer
- Oh! My Zombie Mermaid (2004) Action Director
- Oh! My Zombie Mermaid (2004) Choreographer
- The Twins Effect (2003) Stunts
- Shinobi 4: A Way Out (2003) Director
- Shinobi 3: Hidden Techniques (2003) Director
- Blade II (2002) as Moscow Vampire Attacking Blade (uncredited)
- So Close (2002) as Hitman
- Shinobi: The Law of Shinobi (2002) Director
- Shinobi 2: Runaway (2002) Director
- Fulltime Killer (2001) Choreographer
- Goodbye, Mr. Cool (2001) as Lok
- Battle of Race Queen (2001) Director
- The Princess Blade (2001) Action Director
- The Princess Blade (2001) Stunts
- Glass Tears (2001) Action Director
- Glass Tears (2001) Choreographer
- Time and Tide (2000) as Little Rat
- Tokyo Raiders (2000) Stunts
- Heaven of Hope (1999)
- Moonlight Express (1999) Stunts
- Gen-X Cops (1999)
- Der Puma - Kämpfer mit Herz (1999) Stunts
- Shanghai Affairs (1998) as Axe Gang member
- Ballistic Kiss (1998)
- Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997) Stunt Double
- The Peeping Tom (1997) Choreographer
- Legend of the Wolf (1997) as Forest fighter
- Once Upon a Time in Triad Society (1996)
- Once Upon a Time in Triad Society 2 (1996) Stunts
- The Wild Couple (1996)
- Man Wanted 2: Those Were the Days (1996) as Thug
- Legendary Couple (1995) as Policeman (uncredited)
- Fist of Legend (1994) as Japanese Fighter
- Once Upon a Time in China V (1994)
- Always Be the Winners (1994) as Photographer
- Modern Romance (1994)
- Ghost Lantern (1993)
- Royal Destiny (1990) Stunts
- Twilight of the Warriors: The Final Chapter Action Director
- Twilight of the Warriors: The Final Chapter Choreographer
- The Reckoner Director
- The Man from Nowhere Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kenji Tanigaki best known for?
Kenji Tanigaki is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Furious (2026), The Living Dragon (2026), The Living Dragon (2026), Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In (2024).
When and where was Kenji Tanigaki born?
Kenji Tanigaki was born on October 13, 1970 in Nara, Japan.
How many credits does Kenji Tanigaki have?
Kenji Tanigaki has accumulated over 105 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2026.
What is Kenji Tanigaki's background in cinema and television?
Kenji Tanigaki is a Japanese crew member, action choreographer, and film director who was born on October 13, 1970, in Nara, Japan. Also known by the stage name 谷垣健治, as well as alternative names including Tanagaki Kenji, 谷坦健治, 谷桓健治, 谷桓健二, 谷恆健治, and Con, he is best known for his work in Hong Kong action cinema while al...