Age: 79
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Takeshi Kitano (北野 武, Kitano Takeshi, born January 18, 1947), also known in Japan as Beat Takeshi (ビートたけし, Bīto Takeshi), is a Japanese comedian, actor, and filmmaker. While he is known primarily as a comedian and TV host in his native Japan, he is better known abroad for his work as a filmmaker and actor as well as TV host. Kitano rose to prominence in the 1970s as one half of the comedy duo Two Beat, before going solo and becoming one of the three biggest comedians in the country. After several small acting roles, he made his directorial debut with 1989's Violent Cop and garnered international acclaim for Sonatine (1993). He was not widely accepted as an accomplished director in Japan until Hana-bi won the Golden Lion in 1997. In October 2017, Kitano completed his Outrage crime trilogy with the release of Outrage Coda. He is also known internationally for hosting the game show Takeshi's Castle (1986–1990) and starring in the film Battle Royale (2000).
Takeshi Kitano
Grandpa Hino
for Grandpa Hino in Sailor Moon (Live Action)
Suggested by mikeveselov
A teenage girl discovers she's the reincarnated guardian of the Moon Kingdom when a magical cat grants her the power to transform into Sailor Moon, a warrior of justice. Usagi Tsukino balances homework and crushes with protecting Earth from dark forces threatening humanity. She recruits fellow students—each harboring their own celestial powers—to form a team of Sailor Guardians. Together, they uncover a sinister plot connected to their past lives and an ancient enemy seeking to plunge the world into darkness. As Usagi embraces her destiny as the legendary Princess Serenity, she must master her growing abilities while navigating first love, friendship, and the weight of saving the world. Blending magical transformation sequences with genuine emotion, this live-action adaptation captures the heart of the beloved series while grounding its fantastical elements in a contemporary setting where ordinary girls become extraordinary heroes.
