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Tetsu Watanabe

Tetsu Watanabe

Acting·1950·141 films

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

Filmography

Princess Mononoke
Princess Mononoke (1997)Wild Dog (voice)
Silence
Silence (2016)Prison Guard #2
The Cat Returns
The Cat Returns (2002)Muta (voice)
Shin Godzilla
Shin Godzilla (2016)Kooriyama : Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary for Crisis Management
Fireworks
Fireworks (1997)Junkyard Owner
Sonatine
Sonatine (1993)Uechi
Prisoners of the Ghostland
Prisoners of the Ghostland (2021)Nabe
Dreams
Dreams (1990)
Cold Fish
Cold Fish (2011)Takayasu TsuTsui
Why Don't You Play in Hell?
Why Don't You Play in Hell? (2013)Detective Kimura
Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla
Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla (2002)Management
Godzilla vs. Mothra
Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992)Army Commander
A Scene at the Sea
A Scene at the Sea (1991)Exercises Man
Darc
Darc (2018)Ginzo Kageyama
Memories of Matsuko
Memories of Matsuko (2006)Detective
Yakuza Apocalypse
Yakuza Apocalypse (2015)A-0257
Himizu
Himizu (2012)Shozo Yoruno
Gamera: Guardian of the Universe
Gamera: Guardian of the Universe (1995)Captain at Mt. Fuji
Enter the Fat Dragon
Enter the Fat Dragon (2020)Grandfather
Madadayo
Madadayo (1993)
Swallowtail Butterfly
Swallowtail Butterfly (1996)Katsushika Group Boss
Takeshis'
Takeshis' (2005)TV Wardrobe Master / Noodle Cook / Audition Actor
Gamera the Brave
Gamera the Brave (2006)Victim in ocean
Glory to the Filmmaker!
Glory to the Filmmaker! (2007)Noh Mask Man
Baby Assassins 2
Baby Assassins 2 (2023)Mr. Matsumoto
Ley Lines
Ley Lines (1999)Kondo
The Mole Song: Undercover Agent Reiji
The Mole Song: Undercover Agent Reiji (2013)
Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad
Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad (2008)Oboro
Red Post on Escher Street
Red Post on Escher Street (2020)
Tomie: Forbidden Fruit
Tomie: Forbidden Fruit (2002)Suzuki
Pure Japanese
Pure Japanese (2022)
A New Love in Tokyo
A New Love in Tokyo (1994)Middle-aged Man
Dangan Runner
Dangan Runner (1996)Chef
Minbo, or The Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion
Minbo, or The Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion (1992)Akechi
XX: Beautiful Killing Machine
XX: Beautiful Killing Machine (1996)Boat Man
Touch
Touch (2005)Head of Boxing Department
The Mole Song: Hong Kong Capriccio
The Mole Song: Hong Kong Capriccio (2016)
A Janitor
A Janitor (2021)Gen
Alone in the Night
Alone in the Night (1994)
Instant Swamp
Instant Swamp (2009)Kumabechi
Zëiram 2
Zëiram 2 (1994)Taguchi
River Returns
River Returns (2025)Matsu
Woman in Witness Protection
Woman in Witness Protection (1997)Detective
Kamikaze Taxi
Kamikaze Taxi (1995)
The Promised Land
The Promised Land (2019)
Blood Oath
Blood Oath (1990)Captain Ikeuchi
A Samurai Chronicle
A Samurai Chronicle (2014)
Sleeping Man
Sleeping Man (1996)Daigo
A Quiet Life
A Quiet Life (1995)Water Bottle Man
Shino Can't Say Her Name
Shino Can't Say Her Name (2018)
Run for Love
Run for Love (2016)Sushi Chef
Hope
Hope (2020)Hanazuka
Kisarazu Cat's Eye: Nihon Series
Kisarazu Cat's Eye: Nihon Series (2003)
The Honored Priest: Confession of a Samurai
The Honored Priest: Confession of a Samurai (2015)
Railways
Railways (2010)
Zero Woman: The Accused
Zero Woman: The Accused (1997)Tadokoro
End Call
End Call (2008)Sayoko's Father
The Miracle of Crybaby Shottan
The Miracle of Crybaby Shottan (2018)
Life in Overtime
Life in Overtime (2018)
Stardust over the Town
Stardust over the Town (2020)Komiyama Akira
About Love, Tokyo
About Love, Tokyo (1992)Accountant manager
Samurai Cat: Tamanojo Goes to Edo
Samurai Cat: Tamanojo Goes to Edo (2016)Mr. Aragaki
Yakuza Ladies Revisited: Love is Hell
Yakuza Ladies Revisited: Love is Hell (1994)
Igyō no koi
Igyō no koi (2002)
Circus Boys
Circus Boys (1989)Elephant Master
Detective Ballerino
Detective Ballerino (2016)
Taxi Driver's Mystery Diary 37 - Mystery of Double Homicides from Tokyo to Hamamatsu
Taxi Driver's Mystery Diary 37 - Mystery of Double Homicides from Tokyo to Hamamatsu (2015)
A Woman in the Painting
A Woman in the Painting (1999)Doctor Aoyagi
A Story of Modern Chivalry
A Story of Modern Chivalry (1997)
Mameshiba Cubbish Puppy
Mameshiba Cubbish Puppy (2009)Haruo Maki
Suspicious Married Woman Telekura Report
Suspicious Married Woman Telekura Report (1996)
Sunday's Dream
Sunday's Dream (1999)Father
Kagerô 2
Kagerô 2 (1996)
You'll Die Six Hours Later
You'll Die Six Hours Later (2008)Matsuda Daigo
The Noise
The Noise (2015)
Birdcage of Horrors
Birdcage of Horrors (1999)
Tales of the Bizarre: 2016 Fall Special
Tales of the Bizarre: 2016 Fall Special (2016)(segment "Harareru!")
Walking With The Dog
Walking With The Dog (2004)
CONFLICT II: Conclusion
CONFLICT II: Conclusion (2016)Kasahara
Ichigensan
Ichigensan (2000)
The Great Shu Ra Ra Boom
The Great Shu Ra Ra Boom (2014)
The Pretenders
The Pretenders (2021)
This Man
This Man (2024)
Uneasy Encounters
Uneasy Encounters (1994)Cat
CONFLICT: Outbreak
CONFLICT: Outbreak (2016)Kasahara
Rainbow Bridge
Rainbow Bridge (1993)
Jingi 23: Bodyguard
Jingi 23: Bodyguard (2000)
Kamaishi Ramen Story
Kamaishi Ramen Story (2023)
Story of Miss Q
Story of Miss Q (1996)Lulu's Father
Maji! 5: Deadly Struggle
Maji! 5: Deadly Struggle (1996)
Misoji no gokesan: Yogari naki
Misoji no gokesan: Yogari naki (2001)President of K-Pro
Police Branch 82: Rebirth
Police Branch 82: Rebirth (1996)
Sumo Road - The Musical
Sumo Road - The Musical (2015)Subana
33 1/3r.p.m.
33 1/3r.p.m. (1996)
Manji Mai 3: I will let you go Paradise Jodo
Manji Mai 3: I will let you go Paradise Jodo (1996)
Snow Jack
Snow Jack (2014)Tadaaki Matsumiya
Silent Night
Silent Night (2025)
Kichiku
Kichiku (2002)
Samurai Justice 2: Mother & Daughter
Samurai Justice 2: Mother & Daughter (2005)Kabashima Chobei
Tax Inspector Madogiwa Taro: Case File 30
Tax Inspector Madogiwa Taro: Case File 30 (2016)
Pipparan!!
Pipparan!! (2024)
Harumi
Harumi (2025)
History of Jirocho Shimizu
History of Jirocho Shimizu (1995)
Tea Friends
Tea Friends (2023)Shigeo Tokioka
Osaka Gokudo Senso: Shinoidare
Osaka Gokudo Senso: Shinoidare (1994)
Kwaidan
Kwaidan (1992)
Haru-san – The Bride's Father is a Great Detective
Haru-san – The Bride's Father is a Great Detective (2017)Tokuzo Genda
The love song of farewell later
The love song of farewell later (1991)
Like a Beast
Like a Beast (1990)
Tuff Part I - Origin
Tuff Part I - Origin (1990)
Graffreeter Toki
Graffreeter Toki (2012)
Suiheisen
Suiheisen (2024)
KIZU
KIZU (1998)
Aa!! Hana no Ouendan
Aa!! Hana no Ouendan (1996)
Gokutsubushi
Gokutsubushi (1994)
The King of Minami: Ginjiro vs. Liquidator
The King of Minami: Ginjiro vs. Liquidator (1993)Daisaburo Gennai
Unification of Japan 35
Unification of Japan 35 (2019)
The Successful Businessmen Handbook II: Leadership Skills You Can Learn from the Yakuza
The Successful Businessmen Handbook II: Leadership Skills You Can Learn from the Yakuza (2007)
天才を育てた女房~世界が認めた数学者と妻の愛~
天才を育てた女房~世界が認めた数学者と妻の愛~ (2018)
Laugh, Everyone!
Laugh, Everyone! (2025)Kanzo Saito
The King of Kita: Roar of Darkness
The King of Kita: Roar of Darkness (1997)
続・こちら凡人組
続・こちら凡人組 (1992)
Jingi 7: Proxy War Outbreak
Jingi 7: Proxy War Outbreak (1996)
Lipstick: Falling Woman
Lipstick: Falling Woman (1996)
用心坊 極道狩り
用心坊 極道狩り (1994)
Girl's Life
Girl's Life (2009)
Aogura
Aogura (2006)Kumao Sakazaki
Jingi 48: Intensified Emblem War
Jingi 48: Intensified Emblem War (2007)
Petto
Petto (2021)
Banana, Gloves and Whale Shark
Banana, Gloves and Whale Shark (2013)Tomoda
小指ラプソディ
小指ラプソディ (2014)
Chinpira Blues: Idiot!
Chinpira Blues: Idiot! (1996)
Making of Himizu
Making of Himizu (2012)Self
Dramatic Travelogue: Midnight Express ’97 – Westward to Eurasia
Dramatic Travelogue: Midnight Express ’97 – Westward to Eurasia (1997)
Kumagusu
Kumagusu (1991)
The Menu For Tomorrow
The Menu For Tomorrow (2020)
掟
(2024)
Black Money
Black Money (1994)
Heaven-Sent
Heaven-Sent
Price of Desire
Price of Desire (2016)
Price of Desire 2
Price of Desire 2 (2016)