Ken Kaneko (Japanese: 金子 賢, Kaneko Ken, born October 19, 1976 in Shinjuku) 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
Sources
External links
- Ken Kaneko at IMDb
- Official blog
- Platinum Production profile
- Bout Review fighter data
- Professional MMA record for Ken Kaneko from Sherdog
