About Ken Kaneko
Born 1976. Ken Kaneko is a South Korean actor, mixed martial arts fighter, tarento, television actor and disc jockey, known for Gokusen and Kids Return.
is a Japanese actor, TV personality and former mixed martial artist. He is currently employed by Platinum Production. His blood type is O.
Ken Kaneko is best known for his role in the Takeshi Kitano film Kids Return (1996), in which he and Masanobu Andō portrayed a couple of high school dropouts trying to find purpose and direction in life. He was also a mixed martial artist in the Welterweight division and fought Charles Bennet in Pride FC Shockwave 2005.
Filmography Films Kids Return (1996) Himitsu (1999) Gokusen: The Movie (2009) Strawberry Night (2013)
Television drama Kindaichi Case Files (1996)
Television animation Rescue Wings (2008)
Awards 1997: Japanese Academy Award – Newcomer of the Year (Kids Return) 1999: Elan d'or Award for Newcomer of the Year
Mixed martial arts record Loss
Andy Ologun Decision (unanimous) K-1 PREMIUM 2006 Dynamite!!
Osaka, Japan Loss
Hideo Tokoro Submission (Armbar) K-1 Hero's 7
Yokohama, Japan Loss
Charles Bennett Submission (Armbar) Pride FC Shockwave 2005
Saitama, Japan
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Who is Ken Kaneko?
Zainichi Korean actor
When was Ken Kaneko born?
Ken Kaneko was born on 19 October 1976 in Shinjuku.
What is Ken Kaneko's occupation?
Ken Kaneko is an actor, mixed martial arts fighter, tarento, television actor and disc jockey.
What is Ken Kaneko known for?
Ken Kaneko is known for Gokusen and Kids Return.
What nationality is Ken Kaneko?
Ken Kaneko is South Korean.
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