Takeshi Caesar
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 17, 1955 in Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi, Japan
- Active Years
- 1995–2025 (31 Years)
- Total Credits
- 20 credits in database
Biography
Takeshi Caesar, born Tomofumi Murata, is a Japanese actor, retired martial artist, and the founder of the shoot boxing combat sport. Known for his work in film, he is most recognized for his collaborations with director Takashi Miike on various feature films. His most notable film appearances include Shinjuku Triad Society in 1995 and Fudo: The New Generation in 1996. Born on August 17, 1955, in Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi, Japan, he is credited with 34 known credits in the entertainment industry. He is also known by the stage name Caesar Takeshi Tomo and the Japanese name characters corresponding to his stage name.
Career overview
Takeshi Caesar, born Tomofumi Murata, is a Japanese actor and retired martial artist who is also known as the founder of the shoot boxing combat sport. In the film industry, he is most recognized for his collaborations with Takashi Miike on various features. Among these, his most notable film appearances include Shinjuku Triad Society in 1995 and Fudo: The New Generation in 1996.
Born on August 17, 1955, in Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi, Japan, Caesar is a male performer whose career credits encompass 34 entries listed on the Movie Database. His professional stage name is listed in Japanese characters alongside his primary credited name, and he is also known by alternative names including Caesar TAKESHI Tomo.
Throughout his career in the entertainment industry, Caesar has focused primarily on acting. His work spans multiple features alongside director Takashi Miike, cementing his association with specific cinematic projects from the mid-1990s while maintaining his foundational background as a martial artist and the creator of shoot boxing.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
20 titles- SHOOT BOXING 2025 act.2 (2025) Director
- SHOOT BOXING 2025 act.3 (2025) Director
- SHOOTBOXING 2025 act.5 (2025) Executive Producer
- SHOOT BOXING: S-Cup × GZT 2025 (2025) Executive Producer
- Hell Dogs (2022) as Kozu
- RISE WORLD SERIES / SHOOT BOXING KINGS 2022 (2022) Executive Producer
- Izo (2004) as Samurai
- 極悪 人間魚雷ブルース (2001)
- Fighting Knife Yoshi 2 (2000)
- Fighting Knife Yoshi (2000)
- Ley Lines (1999)
- Young Thugs: Nostalgia (1998) as Riichi's uncle
- Full Metal Yakuza (1997) as Tosa
- Young Thugs: Innocent Blood (1997)
- Fudoh: The New Generation (1996) as Akihiro Gondo
- New Third Gangster (1996)
- The Way to Fight (1996)
- Shinjuku Triad Society (1995) as Karino
- Kamikaze Taxi (1995)
- The Last Loyalty Offering (1995)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Takeshi Caesar best known for?
Takeshi Caesar is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ley Lines (1999), Full Metal Yakuza (1997), Shinjuku Triad Society (1995).
When and where was Takeshi Caesar born?
Takeshi Caesar was born on August 17, 1955 in Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi, Japan.
How many credits does Takeshi Caesar have?
Takeshi Caesar has accumulated over 20 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1995 to 2025.
What is Takeshi Caesar's background in cinema and television?
Takeshi Caesar, born Tomofumi Murata, is a Japanese actor, retired martial artist, and the founder of the shoot boxing combat sport. Known for his work in film, he is most recognized for his collaborations with director Takashi Miike on various feature films. His most notable film appearances include Shinjuku Triad Soc...
Takeshi Caesar by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Ley Lines (1999) — aged about 43
- Shinjuku Triad Society (1995) as Karino — aged about 39
- Full Metal Yakuza (1997) as Tosa — aged about 41
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