Gedde Watanabe
Biography
Gedde Watanabe is an American actor and comedian born in Ogden, Utah, on June 26, 1955. Also known by the names Gary Watanabe, Geddy Watanabe, and Gede Watanabe, he has accumulated eighty-two known acting credits on television and in film throughout his career. His biographical profile in database records notes his known role in the 1984 teen film Sixteen Candles as the character Long Duk Dong, who is a foreign exchange student. His work spans both movies and television shows, encompassing a diverse range of acting projects as a male performer.
Career overview
Gedde Watanabe is an American actor and comedian born on June 26, 1955, in Ogden, Utah. Also known by the names Gary Watanabe, Geddy Watanabe, and Gede Watanabe, he has built a substantial career in the entertainment industry with a total of eighty-two known acting credits listed on his professional profile.
Watanabe is best known for his breakout role as the foreign exchange student Long Duk Dong in the nineteen eighty-four teen classic film Sixteen Candles. Throughout his career, he has worked across both film and television, maintaining an active presence in the acting profession as a performer.
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89 titles- The Disappointments (2026) as Gary Chen
- Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024) as Badger Crime Boss (voice)
- Ultraman: Rising (2024) as Professor Sato / Ultradad (voice)
- BLUE EYE SAMURAI (2023) as Kenzou / Sentry (voice)
- BLUE EYE SAMURAI (2023) as Kenzou / Chiba (voice)
- BLUE EYE SAMURAI (2023) as Nightjar Manager / Running Man / Kenzou (voice)
- BLUE EYE SAMURAI (2023) as Lord with Silk (voice)
- BLUE EYE SAMURAI (2023) as Chiba (voice)
- The Keepers of the 5 Kingdoms (2023) as Trader Joe (voice)
- Soul of a Nation Presents: Together As One: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage (2022) as Self
- The Sex Lives of College Girls (2021) as Professor Harpin
- In Search of Darkness: Part II (2020) as Self
- Perfect Harmony (2019) as Glenn
- Magnum P.I. (2018) as Sato
- The Last Word (2017) as Louie the gardener
- 47 Ronin (2013) as Troupe Leader (Kabuki Actor)
- Parental Guidance (2012) as Mr. Cheng
- The Seven Year Hitch (2012) as Mr. Fujimura
- Don't You Forget About Me (2010) as Self
- Not Forgotten (2009) as Agent Nakamura
- Scooby-Doo! and the Samurai Sword (2009) as Kenji (voice)
- Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) as Hotel Manager
- The Onion Movie (2008) as James Nakatami
- Celebrating Sixteen Candles (2008) as Himself
- Fortune Hunters (2007) as Mr. Yu
- American Dad! (2005) as Chicken Hatchery Manager (voice)
- Two for the Money (2005) as Milton
- Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama (2005) as Professor Bob Chen (voice)
- Mulan II (2004) as Ling (voice)
- Alfie (2004) as Mrs. Wing
- On The Couch (2004) as Charlie
- I Love the '80s Strikes Back (2003)
- Everwood (2002) as Art
- Kim Possible (2002) as Professor Bob Chen (voice)
- What's New, Scooby-Doo? (2002) as Vincent Wong (voice)
- Whatever Happened to... Robot Jones? (2002) as James Nob (voice)
- Slackers (2002) as Japanese Proctor
- L.A. Law: The Movie (2002) as Cyril
- The Proud Family (2001) as Mr. Min (voice)
- My Wife and Kids (2001)
- Jackie Chan Adventures (2000) as Gangster 1 (voice)
- Secret Agent Man (2000) as Ling #2
- Family Guy (1999) as Long Duk Dong (voice)
- Batman Beyond (1999) as Principal (voice)
- Batman Beyond (1999) as Dr. Suzuki (voice)
- EDtv (1999) as Greg
- Guinevere (1999) as Ed
- Rugrats: Runaway Reptar (1999) as Zack (voice)
- The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald: The Visitors from Outer Space (1999) as Karate Master (voice)
- Mulan (1998) as Ling (voice)
- The Weird Al Show (1997) as Kuni
- Booty Call (1997) as Chan (uncredited)
- Nick and Jane (1997) as Enzo
- Psycho Sushi (1997) as Yoshi
- Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996) as Kenji
- That Thing You Do! (1996) as Play-Tone Photographer
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as The Emperor (voice)
- Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995) as Nuri (voice)
- Boys on the Side (1995) as Steve
- Perfect Alibi (1995)
- ER (1994) as Yosh Takata
- Duckman (1994) as Ninja (voice)
- Mad About You (1992) as Speech Writer
- Miss America: Behind the Crown (1992) as Takeo
- Rugrats (1991) as Zack (voice)
- Home Improvement (1991) as Nobu Nakamura
- Pacific Station (1991) as Ram Sha
- Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) as Mr. Katsuji
- Down Home (1990) as Tran
- Grand (1990) as Taki Mifune
- The Simpsons (1989) as Factory Foreman (voice)
- The Simpsons (1989) as Cartoon Squid / Japanese Father (voice)
- Seinfeld (1989) as Mr. Oh
- Booker (1989) as Max
- UHF (1989) as Kuni
- The Spring (1989) as Matty
- Murphy Brown (1988) as Guru Prem
- The New Adventures of Beans Baxter (1987) as Ho Hum
- Gung Ho (1986) as Kaz Kazuhiro
- Gung Ho (1986) as Oishi Kazihiro
- Vamp (1986) as Duncan
- Volunteers (1985) as At Toon
- Sixteen Candles (1984) as Long Duk Dong
- Newhart (1982) as Mr. Tagadachi
- The Long Island Four (1980)
- Life at Stake (1978) as David Kootook
- Pacific Overtures (1976) as Priest/Girl/Boy/Ensemble
- Anatomy of a Song (1976)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gedde Watanabe best known for?
Gedde Watanabe is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024), Ultraman: Rising (2024), BLUE EYE SAMURAI (2023), BLUE EYE SAMURAI (2023).
When and where was Gedde Watanabe born?
Gedde Watanabe was born on June 26, 1955 in Ogden, Utah, USA.
How many credits does Gedde Watanabe have?
Gedde Watanabe has accumulated over 89 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1976 to 2026.
What is Gedde Watanabe's background in cinema and television?
Gedde Watanabe is an American actor and comedian born in Ogden, Utah, on June 26, 1955. Also known by the names Gary Watanabe, Geddy Watanabe, and Gede Watanabe, he has accumulated eighty-two known acting credits on television and in film throughout his career. His biographical profile in database records notes his kno...