--- name: "Tetsu Watanabe" canonical: "https://film.one/person/tetsu-watanabe" fi1m_id: "tetsu-watanabe" imdb_id: "nm0913880" tmdb_id: 20335 wikidata_id: "Q3705413" roles: ["Actor"] born: "11 March 1950" reviewed_on_fi1m: 4 average_fi1m_score: 78 average_as: "actor" average_over: 4 updated: "2026-10-01T00:22:02.792266+00:00" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Tetsu Watanabe ## Identity Tetsu Watanabe - **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/tetsu-watanabe - **Type:** Person - **Fi1m ID:** tetsu-watanabe - **IMDb ID:** nm0913880 - **TMDB ID:** 20335 - **Wikidata ID:** Q3705413 - **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetsu_Watanabe, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3705413, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0913880/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/20335 Actor. Born 11 March 1950 in Tokoname, Aichi, Japan. ## Details - **Work:** Actor - **Born:** 11 March 1950, Tokoname, Aichi, Japan - **Active:** 1997–present - **Also known as:** Тэцу Ватанабэ - **Average Fi1m score:** 78, as actor, over 4 titles - **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 88 (2), 2010s 74 (1), 2020s 64 (1) - **Fi1m against the critics:** 78 to 75 across 4 titles - **Score spread:** 2 at 80+, 2 at 60–79, 0 under 60 - **Lead roles:** 0 of 2 acting credits billed first or second - **Genres:** Drama 2, Action 1, Adventure 1, Animation 1, Comedy 1, Crime 1 - **Screen time:** 6 hours of reviewed films - **Box office:** $255m across 3 films with figures - **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetsu_Watanabe, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3705413, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0913880/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/20335 ## Streaming the US now - **HBO Max:** [*Princess Mononoke*](https://film.one/film/princess-mononoke.md) (88) For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country. ## Biography Tetsu Watanabe is a Japanese actor born on 11 March 1950 in Tokoname, Aichi. He has appeared in more than 90 films since 1989. His film credits include *Sonatine* (1993) as Uechi, *Princess Mononoke* (1997) as Wild Dog (voice), *Fireworks* (1997), *The Cat Returns* (2002) as Muta (voice), *Shin Godzilla* (2016) as Kooriyama, and *Prisoners of the Ghostland* (2021) as Nabe. He has also appeared in television series, including several taiga dramas. *Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.* ## On Fi1m (4) - *Sunny* (2024), Fi1m 64, as Reiji — [page](https://film.one/tv/sunny.md) - *Shin Godzilla* (2016), Fi1m 74, as Kooriyama : Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary for Crisis Management — [page](https://film.one/film/shin-godzilla.md) - *Fireworks* (1997), Fi1m 88, as Junkyard Owner — [page](https://film.one/film/fireworks.md) - *Princess Mononoke* (1997), Fi1m 88, as Wild Dog (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/princess-mononoke.md) ## Complete filmography (195) Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page. - *Silent Night* (2025), Actor - *Harumi* (2025), Actor - *Who Cares? The Movie* (2025), Actor - *River Returns* (2025), as Matsu - *Laugh, Everyone!* (2025), as Kanzo Saito - *Pipparan!!* (2024), Actor - *掟* (2024), Actor - *Sunny* (2024), series, as Reiji — Fi1m 64, [page](https://film.one/tv/sunny.md) - *This Man* (2024), Actor - *The Record of Murder* (2024), series, as Sakai Teruo - *Suiheisen* (2024), Actor - *The Intercom Rings* (2023), series, Actor - *Kamaishi Ramen Story* (2023), Actor - *Fujiko F. Fujio Sci-Fi Short Drama* (2023), series, Actor - *Baby Assassins 2* (2023), as Mr. Matsumoto - *Tea Friends* (2023), as Shigeo Tokioka - *Minato's Laundromat* (2022), series, Actor - *Pure Japanese* (2022), Actor - *The Pretenders* (2021), Actor - *Prisoners of the Ghostland* (2021), as Nabe - *A Janitor* (2021), as Gen - *Petto* (2021), Actor - *Hope* (2020), as Hanazuka - *Rekishi Meikyuu kara no Dasshutsu~Real Dasshutsu Game X TV Tokyo~* (2020), series, as Hokusai Katsushika - *Red Post on Escher Street* (2020), Actor - *The Menu For Tomorrow* (2020), Actor - *Gourmet Detective Goro Akechi* (2020), series, as Akane's Grandfather - *Stardust over the Town* (2020), as Komiyama Akira - *Enter the Fat Dragon* (2020), as Grandfather - *Extras!* (2020), series, Actor - *The Promised Land* (2019), Actor - *Unification of Japan 35* (2019), Actor - *The Miracle of Crybaby Shottan* (2018), as Professor Yasuda - *Investor-Z* (2018), series, as Zen - *Shino Can't Say Her Name* (2018), Actor - *Unexploded Bomb* (2018), series, Actor - *Life in Overtime* (2018), Actor - *Darc* (2018), as Ginzo Kageyama - *天才を育てた女房～世界が認めた数学者と妻の愛～* (2018), Actor - *Haru-san – The Bride's Father is a Great Detective* (2017), as Tokuzo Genda - *Home Sweet Tokyo* (2017), series, as Matsuyama Tsuneo - *Hello, Detective Hedgehog* (2017), series, as Akatsuki-en Principal - *The World Yamizukan* (2017), series, as (voice) - *Silence* (2016), as Prison Guard #2 - *The Mole Song: Hong Kong Capriccio* (2016), Actor - *Tales of the Bizarre: 2016 Fall Special* (2016), as Tatsuo Handa - *CONFLICT II: Conclusion* (2016), as Kasahara - *Price of Desire 2* (2016), Actor - *Shin Godzilla* (2016), as Kooriyama : Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary for Crisis Management — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/film/shin-godzilla.md) - *Otoko Meshi* (2016), series, as 山盛哲司 - *Price of Desire* (2016), Actor - *Hibana: Spark* (2016), series, Actor - *CONFLICT: Outbreak* (2016), as Kasahara - *Makanai-sō* (2016), series, Actor - *Tax Inspector Madogiwa Taro: Case File 30* (2016), Actor - *Samurai Cat: Tamanojo Goes to Edo* (2016), as Mr. Aragaki - *Run for Love* (2016), as Sushi Chef - *Detective Ballerino* (2016), Actor - *The Honored Priest: Confession of a Samurai* (2015), as Dionisy - *Sumo Road - The Musical* (2015), as Subana - *The Noise* (2015), Actor - *Yakuza Apocalypse* (2015), as A-0257 - *Taxi Driver's Mystery Diary 37 - Mystery of Double Homicides from Tokyo to Hamamatsu* (2015), Actor - *Wakako Zake* (2015), series, Actor - *全力離婚相談* (2015), series, as 三ツ矢剛三 - *A Samurai Chronicle* (2014), Actor - *Hottokenai Majotachi* (2014), series, Actor - *Snow Jack* (2014), as Tadaaki Matsumiya - *Little Finger Rhapsody* (2014), as Ryota Kira - *The Great Shu Ra Ra Boom* (2014), Actor - *Olympic Ransom* (2013), series, Actor - *The Mole Song: Undercover Agent Reiji* (2013), Actor - *Why Don't You Play in Hell?* (2013), as Detective Kimura - *Kumokiri Nizaemon* (2013), series, Actor - *Banana, Gloves and Whale Shark* (2013), as Tomoda - *The Last Train Bound for Nagoya* (2012), series, as Shōhei Tanaka - *Perfect Blue* (2012), series, as Tamaki Fujinaga - *Soumatou Kabushikigaisha* (2012), series, as Okishima Shozo - *Graffreeter Toki* (2012), Actor - *The Pod of Good Fortune* (2012), Actor - *Himizu* (2012), as Shozo Yoruno - *Solitary Gourmet* (2012), series, Actor - *My Dog, My Happiness* (2011), series, as Resident Association leader - *Dōki* (2011), series, Actor - *Cold Fish* (2011), as Takayasu TsuTsui - *Script* (2010), as Tetsu - *Steel Frame* (2010), series, Actor - *Railways* (2010), Actor - *30ハケン女が就職する方法* (2010), series, Actor - *Tensou Sentai Goseiger* (2010), series, as Jotaro - *Mameshiba Cubbish Puppy* (2009), as Haruo Maki - *Instant Swamp* (2009), as Kumabechi - *Girl's Life* (2009), Actor - *Detective Ushio VS Case Reporter Saeko at the Terminal Station* (2008), as Detective Murata - *You'll Die Six Hours Later* (2008), as Matsuda Daigo - *End Call* (2008), as Sayoko's Father - *81Diver* (2008), series, as Tsukishima Fumio - *Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad* (2008), as Oboro - *Dream Again* (2007), series, as Kenz Maeda - *The Successful Businessmen Handbook II: Leadership Skills You Can Learn from the Yakuza* (2007), Actor - *Glory to the Filmmaker!* (2007), as Noh Mask Man - *Jingi 48: Intensified Emblem War* (2007), Actor - *Nozokiya* (2007), series, as Chou - *Dear Father* (2007), series, as Nakagome - *Aogura* (2006), as Kumao Sakazaki - *Memories of Matsuko* (2006), as Detective - *Gamera the Brave* (2006), as Victim in ocean - *Gachi Baka!* (2006), series, as Masaaki Kanamori - *Touch* (2005), as Head of Boxing Department - *Takeshis'* (2005), as TV Wardrobe Master / Noodle Cook / Audition Actor - *Samurai Justice 2: Mother & Daughter* (2005), as Kabashima Chobei - *Walking With The Dog* (2004), Actor - *Zenigata Heiji* (2004), series, as Miwa no Manshichi - *川、いつか海へ 6つの愛の物語* (2003), series, Actor - *Kisarazu Cat's Eye: Nihon Series* (2003), as Master (2033) - *Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla* (2002), as Management - *Kichiku* (2002), Actor - *Igyō no koi* (2002), Actor - *The Cat Returns* (2002), as Muta (voice) - *Tomie: Forbidden Fruit* (2002), as Suzuki - *A widow in her thirties cries out in pleasure* (2001), as President of K-Pro - *Hero* (2001), series, as Yoshiro Akama - *臨床心理士* (2000), series, as Kenji Ushiyama - *Ikebukuro West Gate Park* (2000), series, as Tetsu Ando - *Jingi 23: Bodyguard* (2000), Actor - *Watashi no Aozora* (2000), series, as Bazooka Tonegawa - *Ichigensan* (2000), Actor - *Sunday's Dream* (1999), as Father - *Birdcage of Horrors* (1999), Actor - *Ley Lines* (1999), as Kondo - *A Woman in the Painting* (1999), as Doctor Aoyagi · Still Photographer - *Naguru Onna* (1998), series, Actor - *Yakuza Lone Wolf* (1998), Actor - *Married Piano Teacher's Naughty Fingers* (1998), Actor - *KIZU* (1998), Actor - *Fireworks* (1997), as Junkyard Owner — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/film/fireworks.md) - *A Story of Modern Chivalry* (1997), Actor - *Woman in Witness Protection* (1997), as Detective - *Princess Mononoke* (1997), as Wild Dog (voice) — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/film/princess-mononoke.md) - *Dramatic Travelogue: Midnight Express ’97 – Westward to Eurasia* (1997), Actor - *Zero Woman: The Accused* (1997), as Tadokoro - *The King of Kita: Roar of Darkness* (1997), Actor - *Dangan Runner* (1996), as Chef - *Aa!! Hana no Ouendan* (1996), Actor - *Story of Miss Q* (1996), as Lulu's Father - *33 1/3r.p.m.* (1996), Actor - *Swallowtail Butterfly* (1996), as Katsushika Group Boss - *XX: Beautiful Killing Machine* (1996), as Boat Man - *Suspicious Married Woman Telekura Report* (1996), Actor - *Police Branch 82: Rebirth* (1996), Actor - *Maji! 5: Deadly Struggle* (1996), Actor - *Manji Mai 3: I will let you go Paradise Jodo* (1996), Actor - *Lipstick: Falling Woman* (1996), Actor - *Kagerô 2* (1996), Actor - *Sleeping Man* (1996), as Daigo - *Chinpira Blues: Idiot!* (1996), Actor - *Jingi 7: Proxy War Outbreak* (1996), Actor - *0105 Is the Man's Number* (1996), Still Photographer - *Extremely Inran Women: Osaka Lewd Cafe* (1995), Actor - *A Quiet Life* (1995), as Water Bottle Man - *Kamikaze Taxi* (1995), Actor - *Gamera: The Guardian of the Universe* (1995), as Captain at Mt. Fuji - *History of Jirocho Shimizu* (1995), Actor - *A New Love in Tokyo* (1994), as Middle-aged Man - *Zëiram 2* (1994), as Taguchi - *新・赤かぶ検事奮戦記* (1994), series, Actor - *Alone in the Night* (1994), Actor - *Gokutsubushi* (1994), Actor - *用心坊 極道狩り* (1994), Actor - *Osaka Gokudo Senso: Shinoidare* (1994), Actor - *Black Money* (1994), Actor - *Uneasy Encounters* (1994), as Cat - *Yakuza Ladies Revisited: Love is Hell* (1994), Actor - *Hacchōbori Torimono Banashi* (1993), series, Actor - *Rainbow Bridge* (1993), Actor - *Sonatine* (1993), as Uechi - *The King of Minami: Ginjiro vs. Liquidator* (1993), as Daisaburo Gennai - *Madadayo* (1993), Actor - *Godzilla vs. Mothra* (1992), as Army Commander - *続・こちら凡人組* (1992), Actor - *About Love, Tokyo* (1992), as Accountant manager - *Kwaidan* (1992), Actor - *Minbo, or The Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion* (1992), as Akechi - *Dirty Money* (1992), Actor - *A Scene at the Sea* (1991), as Exercises Man - *The love song of farewell later* (1991), Actor - *Kumagusu* (1991), Actor - *Blood Oath* (1990), as Captain Ikeuchi - *Like a Beast* (1990), Actor - *Dreams* (1990), Actor - *Tuff Part I - Origin* (1990), Actor - *Circus Boys* (1989), as Elephant Master - *Furuya Ikkou's Great Detective Kindaichi Kousuke Series* (1983), series, as Receiver - *Kamen Rider* (1971), series, as Norio Uozumi - *Heaven-Sent*, Actor --- © Fi1m Ltd. 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