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Tetsu Watanabe

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Tetsu Watanabe

Born March 11, 1950 in Tokoname, Aichi, Japan148 films

Tetsu Watanabe (born 11 March 1950) is a Japanese actor. He has appeared in more than 90 films since 1989.

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Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
Silence poster7.1Silence2016The Cat Returns poster7.1The Cat Returns2002Shin Godzilla poster7.3Shin Godzilla2016Fireworks poster7.7Fireworks1997Sonatine poster7.5Sonatine1993Dreams poster7.7Dreams1990Why Don't You Play in Hell? poster7.3Why Don't You Play in Hell?2013Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla poster7.5Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla2002

Filmography

148 films as actor
  1. TBAHeaven-Sent
  2. 2025Silent Night
  3. 2025Harumi
  4. 2025Who Cares? The Movie
  5. 2025River ReturnsMatsu
  6. 2025Laugh, Everyone!Kanzo Saito
  7. 2024Pipparan!!
  8. 2024掟
  9. 2024This Man
  10. 2024Suiheisen
  11. 2023Kamaishi Ramen Story
  12. 2023Baby Assassins 2Mr. Matsumoto
  13. 2023Tea FriendsShigeo Tokioka
  14. 2022Pure Japanese
  15. 2021The Pretenders
  16. 2021Prisoners of the GhostlandNabe
  17. 2021A JanitorGen
  18. 2021Petto
  19. 2020HopeHanazuka
  20. 2020Red Post on Escher Street
  21. 2020The Menu For Tomorrow
  22. 2020Stardust over the TownKomiyama Akira
  23. 2020Enter the Fat DragonGrandfather
  24. 2019The Promised Land
  25. 2019Unification of Japan 35
  26. 2018The Miracle of Crybaby ShottanProfessor Yasuda
  27. 2018Shino Can't Say Her Name
  28. 2018Life in Overtime
  29. 2018DarcGinzo Kageyama
  30. 2018天才を育てた女房～世界が認めた数学者と妻の愛～
  31. 2017Haru-san – The Bride's Father is a Great DetectiveTokuzo Genda
  32. 2016The Mole Song: Hong Kong Capriccio
  33. 2016SilencePrison Guard #2
  34. 2016Tales of the Bizarre: 2016 Fall SpecialTatsuo Handa
  35. 2016CONFLICT II: ConclusionKasahara
  36. 2016Price of Desire 2
  37. 2016Shin GodzillaKooriyama : Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary for Crisis Management
  38. 2016Price of Desire
  39. 2016CONFLICT: OutbreakKasahara
  40. 2016Tax Inspector Madogiwa Taro: Case File 30
  41. 2016Samurai Cat: Tamanojo Goes to EdoMr. Aragaki
  42. 2016Run for LoveSushi Chef
  43. 2016Detective Ballerino
  44. 2015The Honored Priest: Confession of a Samurai
  45. 2015Sumo Road - The MusicalSubana
  46. 2015The Noise
  47. 2015Yakuza ApocalypseA-0257
  48. 2015Taxi Driver's Mystery Diary 37 - Mystery of Double Homicides from Tokyo to Hamamatsu
  49. 2014A Samurai Chronicle
  50. 2014Snow JackTadaaki Matsumiya
  51. 2014Little Finger RhapsodyRyota Kira
  52. 2014The Great Shu Ra Ra Boom
  53. 2013The Mole Song: Undercover Agent Reiji
  54. 2013Why Don't You Play in Hell?Detective Kimura
  55. 2013Banana, Gloves and Whale SharkTomoda
  56. 2012Graffreeter Toki
  57. 2012The Pod of Good Fortune
  58. 2012HimizuShozo Yoruno
  59. 2011Cold FishTakayasu TsuTsui
  60. 2010ScriptTetsu
  61. 2010Railways
  62. 2009Mameshiba Cubbish PuppyHaruo Maki
  63. 2009Instant SwampKumabechi
  64. 2009Girl's Life
  65. 2008Detective Ushio VS Case Reporter Saeko at the Terminal StationDetective Murata
  66. 2008You'll Die Six Hours LaterMatsuda Daigo
  67. 2008End CallSayoko's Father
  68. 2008Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai SquadOboro
  69. 2007The Successful Businessmen Handbook II: Leadership Skills You Can Learn from the Yakuza
  70. 2007Glory to the Filmmaker!Noh Mask Man
  71. 2007Jingi 48: Intensified Emblem War
  72. 2006AoguraKumao Sakazaki
  73. 2006Memories of MatsukoDetective
  74. 2006Gamera the BraveVictim in ocean
  75. 2005TouchHead of Boxing Department
  76. 2005Takeshis'TV Wardrobe Master / Noodle Cook / Audition Actor
  77. 2005Samurai Justice 2: Mother & DaughterKabashima Chobei
  78. 2004Walking With The Dog
  79. 2003Kisarazu Cat's Eye: Nihon SeriesMaster (2033)
  80. 2002Godzilla Against MechaGodzillaManagement
  81. 2002Kichiku
  82. 2002Igyō no koi
  83. 2002The Cat ReturnsMuta (voice)
  84. 2002Tomie: Forbidden FruitSuzuki
  85. 2001A widow in her thirties cries out in pleasurePresident of K-Pro
  86. 2000Jingi 23: Bodyguard
  87. 2000Ichigensan
  88. 1999Sunday's DreamFather
  89. 1999Birdcage of Horrors
  90. 1999Ley LinesKondo
  91. 1999A Woman in the PaintingDoctor Aoyagi
  92. 1998Yakuza Lone Wolf
  93. 1998Married Piano Teacher's Naughty Fingers
  94. 1998KIZU
  95. 1997FireworksJunkyard Owner
  96. 1997A Story of Modern Chivalry
  97. 1997Woman in Witness ProtectionDetective
  98. 1997Princess MononokeWild Dog (voice)
  99. 1997Zero Woman: The AccusedTadokoro
  100. 1997The King of Kita: Roar of Darkness
  101. 1996Dangan RunnerChef
  102. 1996Aa!! Hana no Ouendan
  103. 1996Story of Miss QLulu's Father
  104. 199633 1/3r.p.m.
  105. 1996Swallowtail ButterflyKatsushika Group Boss
  106. 1996XX: Beautiful Killing MachineBoat Man
  107. 1996Suspicious Married Woman Telekura Report
  108. 1996Police Branch 82: Rebirth
  109. 1996Maji! 5: Deadly Struggle
  110. 1996Manji Mai 3: I will let you go Paradise Jodo
  111. 1996Lipstick: Falling Woman
  112. 1996Kagerô 2
  113. 1996Sleeping ManDaigo
  114. 1996Chinpira Blues: Idiot!
  115. 1996Jingi 7: Proxy War Outbreak
  116. 1995Extremely Inran Women: Osaka Lewd Cafe
  117. 1995A Quiet LifeWater Bottle Man
  118. 1995Kamikaze Taxi
  119. 1995Gamera: The Guardian of the UniverseCaptain at Mt. Fuji
  120. 1995History of Jirocho Shimizu