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'Beat' Takeshi Kitano

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Actor

The Resume

    (January 18, 1948- )
    Directed and starred in 'Brother,' 'Fireworks (Hana-Bi)' and 'Kikujiro' among others
    Appeared in 'Johnny Mnemonic' and many Japanese films
    Has written over fifty books, including volumes of film criticism and novels.
    Often appears on Japanese variety shows.

Why he might be annoying:

    He was kicked out of school for rebellious behavior.
    He goes by two names, 'Beat Takeshi' as an actor, and 'Kitano Takeshi' as a director.
    Many assume 'Beat' is his given Japanese name but it is actually a childhood nickname he created for a comedy act.
    He can be seen as a perfectionist when he directs a movie.
    His first US film, 'Brother,' was a commercial and critical disaster.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He directed a music video for his daughter.
    He usually films in actual locations as opposed to using sets.
    He was involved in a near fatal motorcycle accident.
    In addition to acting and directing, he has also written, edited and produced his own films.
    He and his films have a cult following.

Credit: Jet


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 46 Votes: 71.74% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 17 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 23 Votes: 56.52% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 33 Votes: 48.48% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 58 Votes: 72.41% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 126 Votes: 54.76% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 184 Votes: 51.09% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 293 Votes: 46.76% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 524 Votes: 57.25% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 615 Votes: 57.72% Annoying