Fumio Watanabe

Fumio Watanabe

Deceased · Born: Oct 31, 1929 · Died: Aug 4, 2004

Personal Details

BornOct 31, 1929 Tokyo, Japan

Biography

Fumio Watanabe, a renowned Japanese actor, entered this world on October 31, 1929, in the vibrant city of Tokyo, Japan. He was destined to leave an indelible mark on the world of cinema, and indeed he did. Watanabe's acting career spanned numerous decades, with some of his most notable roles including the iconic "Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance" released in 1972, the action-packed "Ninja Warriors" in 1980, and the thought-provoking "Black River" from 1957.

Throughout his illustrious career, Watanabe captivated audiences with his exceptional talent, leaving a lasting impact on the world of Japanese cinema. Despite his remarkable achievements, Watanabe's life was not without its challenges, and on August 4, 2004, he sadly passed away in his native Japan, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and entertain to this day.

Career

1980
1977
High Seas Hijack
High Seas Hijack as Reporter Tatsuya Iwado
1975
Bullet Train
Bullet Train as Miyashita
1974
The Street Fighter
The Street Fighter as Renzo Mutaguchi
The Tattooed Hitman
The Tattooed Hitman as Kenzo Kaizu
1972
1971
1969
Boy
Boy as Father
1968
Death by Hanging
Death by Hanging as Education Officer
1966
Violence at Noon
Violence at Noon as Inspector Haraguchi
1965
The Pleasures of the Flesh
The Pleasures of the Flesh as Hanawa gang member
1960
Late Autumn
Late Autumn as Tsuneo Sugiyama
1958
Equinox Flower
Equinox Flower as Ichiro Nagamura
1957
Black River
Black River as Nishida