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Kenji Tanigaki

Acting
55 years oldNara, Japan

Biography

Kenji Tanigaki (谷垣 健治, Tanigaki Kenji, born 13 October 1970) is a Japanese action choreographer and film director best known for his works in Hong Kong action cinema and has expanded his career in Japanese cinema and Hollywood.

Personal Details

Born
October 13, 1970
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Nara, Japan
Known For
Acting

Also Known As

Tanagaki Kenji
谷坦健治
谷桓健治
谷桓健二
谷恆健治

Movies (49)

The Furious
6.0

The Furious

Director (Directing)

2025

The Prosecutor
6.8

The Prosecutor

Choreographer (Crew)

2024

Hong Kong Classics Reimagined

Hong Kong Classics Reimagined

2024

Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In
7.0

Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In

Action Director (Directing)

2024

Sakra
6.5

Sakra

2023

Fierce Cop
6.2

Fierce Cop

Choreographer (Crew)

2022

Raging Fire
7.0

Raging Fire

Fight Choreographer (Crew)

2021

Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins
6.5

Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins

as Yakuza with Eye Patch

2021

Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning
7.6

Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning

Stunts (Crew)

2021

Rurouni Kenshin: The Final
7.7

Rurouni Kenshin: The Final

Stunts (Crew)

2021

Enter the Fat Dragon
6.3

Enter the Fat Dragon

Fight Choreographer (Crew)

2020

Big Brother
7.4

Big Brother

Action Director (Directing)

2018

Hidden Man
6.6

Hidden Man

Fight Choreographer (Crew)

2018

Monster Hunt 2
6.7

Monster Hunt 2

Choreographer (Crew)

2018

The Liquidator
5.5

The Liquidator

Choreographer (Crew)

2017

God of War
6.3

God of War

Choreographer (Crew)

2017

Shinjuku Swan II
4.8

Shinjuku Swan II

Choreographer (Crew)

2017

See You Tomorrow
4.3

See You Tomorrow

Stunts (Crew)

2016

Finding Mr. Right 2
5.9

Finding Mr. Right 2

Martial Arts Choreographer (Crew)

2016

The Vanished Murderer
5.8

The Vanished Murderer

Choreographer (Crew)

2015

Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends
7.7

Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends

Stunt Coordinator (Crew)

2014

Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno
7.6

Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno

Action Director (Directing)

2014

The Monkey King
5.6

The Monkey King

Choreographer (Crew)

2014

Special ID
5.9

Special ID

Choreographer (Crew)

2013

Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins
7.5

Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins

Action Director (Directing)

2012

Dragon
6.9

Dragon

as Xiao Ge Zi

2011

The Lost Bladesman
6.3

The Lost Bladesman

Choreographer (Crew)

2011

Nanase futatabi
6.0

Nanase futatabi

Choreographer (Crew)

2010

Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen
6.8

Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen

2010

Bodyguards and Assassins
6.8

Bodyguards and Assassins

Choreographer (Crew)

2009

Kamui
6.1

Kamui

Stunts (Crew)

2009

Shinjuku Incident
6.7

Shinjuku Incident

Stunts (Crew)

2009

Fighting Express Vol 3: End of the World
6.0

Fighting Express Vol 3: End of the World

Stunts Coordinator (Crew)

2008

Fighting Express Vol 1: Battle Run
5.0

Fighting Express Vol 1: Battle Run

Stunts Coordinator (Crew)

2008

Persona
3.9

Persona

Stunt Coordinator (Crew)

2008

Flash Point
6.9

Flash Point

as Tony's Underling #1

2007

Kung Fu Kid
5.2

Kung Fu Kid

Choreographer (Crew)

2007

Fatal Contact
6.5

Fatal Contact

2006

Arch Angels
4.8

Arch Angels

Choreographer (Crew)

2006

Legend of Seven Monks
4.8

Legend of Seven Monks

Director (Directing)

2006

SPL: Kill Zone
6.9

SPL: Kill Zone

as Wong Po's Bodyguard

2005

Always - Sunset on Third Street
7.6

Always - Sunset on Third Street

Stunt Coordinator (Crew)

2005

飛龍紅雲山 女ドラゴン軍団VSくの一五人衆

飛龍紅雲山 女ドラゴン軍団VSくの一五人衆

2005

Amazons Dragon Woman vs. Kunoichi
6.5

Amazons Dragon Woman vs. Kunoichi

Director (Directing)

2005

Silver Hawk
5.4

Silver Hawk

Choreographer (Crew)

2004

Oh! My Zombie Mermaid
5.5

Oh! My Zombie Mermaid

Action Director (Directing)

2004

Shinobi 4: A Way Out

Shinobi 4: A Way Out

Director (Directing)

2003

Shinobi 3: Hidden Techniques

Shinobi 3: Hidden Techniques

Director (Directing)

2003

The Twins Effect
6.1

The Twins Effect

Stunts (Crew)

2003

TV Shows (1)