http://us.imdb.com/Name?Kitano,+Takeshi

Date of birth (location)
18 January 1947
Tokyo, Japan
Mini biography
Kitano started studying to become an engineer, but was kicked out off school... (show more)
Sometimes Credited As:
'Beat' Takeshi
Beat Takeshi
Takeshi

So who is Takeshi Kitano to you?
Do you like his movies?
What is your favorite movie that he directed?

Yo don't know him?

then check his credits here

http://us.imdb.com/Name?Kitano,+Takeshi

maybe Johnny Mnemonic is his most mainstream role or movie..

i like
Brother (2000)
and
Batoru rowaiairu (2000) Battle Royale