Ken Watanabe
Japanese actor
- Age
- 67years old
- Born
- 21 October 1959Uonuma
- Nationality
Japan - Star sign
- Libra
- Years active
- 2003–2025
Known for
About Ken Watanabe
Ken Watanabe is a Japanese actor. They were born on 21 October 1959 in Uonuma. Their career spans 21 titles, among them Inception (2010), Batman Begins (2005) and Godzilla (2014).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Ken Watanabe is The Last Samurai (2003); in all, 20 films and 1 TV show over 22 years. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Inception (2010), with 309 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 12 titles. The person they have worked with most is Steven Spielberg, on 4 films, among them Transformers: Age of Extintion and Memoirs of a geisha.
Latest work
Full filmography (21)- 2025
- 2023
- 2022–2024
Tokyo Vice TV
Hiroto Katagiri, 16 episodes
- 2019
- 2019
- 2018
- 2018
- 2017
Where to watch Ken Watanabe
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 2010
- 2005
- 2014
- 2014
- 2019
- 2003
- 2019
- 2009
The best Ken Watanabe films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Earth 2007
- Isle of Dogs 2018
- Inception 2010
- Batman Begins 2005
- The Last Samurai 2003
Family and relationships
- Spouses
- Kaho Minami
- Children
- Anne Watanabe
Awards
All their awardsA count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Academy Awards (Oscars) (1932–2026), Golden Globes (1944–2026) and Actor Awards (2000–2026).
- Academy Awards (Oscars) 1 nomination
- Golden Globes 1 nomination
- Actor Awards 1 nomination
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Ken Watanabe photos
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Questions about Ken Watanabe
How old is Ken Watanabe?
Ken Watanabe is 67 years old: born on 21 October 1959 in Uonuma.
Who has Ken Watanabe been married to?
Ken Watanabe was married to Kaho Minami.
Does Ken Watanabe have children?
Yes, Ken Watanabe has a daughter: Anne Watanabe.
What are the best Ken Watanabe films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Ken Watanabe films are Earth (2007, 9.4), Isle of Dogs (2018, 8.5) and Inception (2010, 8.4).
How many films and TV shows has Ken Watanabe been in?
MovieNCo lists 20 films and 1 TV show for Ken Watanabe, from The Last Samurai (2003) to Kokuho (2025).
How many awards has Ken Watanabe won?
Ken Watanabe has 3 nominations and no wins yet. By award: Academy Awards (Oscars), 1 nomination; Golden Globes, 1 nomination; Actor Awards, 1 nomination. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.
What is Ken Watanabe's star sign?
Ken Watanabe is a Libra: born on 21 October.