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Masayuki Watanabe

Known For
Acting
Born
January 24, 1956 in Isumi, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Active Years
1960–2026 (67 Years)
Total Credits
16 credits in database
Acting Born Jan 24, 1956 Isumi, Chiba Prefecture, Japan 16 credits
16
Total Credits
1960–2026
67 Years Career Span
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Biography

Masayuki Watanabe is a Japanese actor, comedian, presenter, and voice actor born on January 24, 1956, in Isumi, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. He is a member of the comedy trio Konto Akashingo. Known for his work in film and television, his acting credits include Chochin, which is also known as Paper Lantern, released in 1987. Additional film and television credits associated with him include Burst City from 1982, Shogun from 2024, Supermarket Woman, Kizu, Bucho no aijin: Pinku no sutokkingu, Rock Requiem, Shabu, Yamada Village Waltz, and Nezumi Kozo kaito den. Across multiple sources, he is credited with a total of sixteen known credits and is recognized primarily for his acting career.

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Career

Career overview

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Name: Masayuki Watanabe (渡辺正行).
Birthday: January 24, 1956.
Age: 70 years old.
Place of Birth: Isumi, Chiba Prefecture, Japan.
Professions: Actor, comedian, presenter, voice actor.
Comedy Group: Member of the comedy trio "Konto Akashingo".
Known For/Credits:
Chôchin (1987) [also referred to as Paper Lantern].
Burst City (1982).
Shōgun (2024).
Supermarket Woman.
Kizu.
Buchō no aijin: Pinku no sutokkingu.
Rock Requiem.
Shabu.
Yamada Village Waltz.
Nezumi Kozō kaitō den.
Total Credits: 16 (TMDB).
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Masayuki Watanabe is a Japanese actor, comedian, presenter, and voice actor. Born on January 24, 1956, in Isumi, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, he is a member of the comedy trio Konto Akashingo.
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Watanabe's acting credits include various film and television projects. He is known for his work in Burst City (1982), Chôchin (1987), also known as Paper Lantern, and the 2024 production Shōgun. His filmography includes titles such as Supermarket Woman, Kizu, Buchō no aijin: Pinku no sutokkingu, Rock Requiem, Shabu, and Yamada Village Waltz. Additionally, he has been recognized for his roles in Nezumi Kozō kaitō den and Paper Lantern.
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"Masayuki Watanabe is a Japanese actor, comedian, presenter, and voice actor. Born on January 24, 1956, in Isumi, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, he is a member of the comedy trio Konto Akashingo.

Watanabe has a variety of acting credits. He is known for his roles in Burst City (1982), Chôchin (1987), which is also referred to as Paper Lantern, and Shōgun (2024). His work includes Supermarket Woman, Kizu, Buchō no aijin: Pinku no sutokkingu, Rock Requiem, Shabu, and Yamada Village Waltz. He is also known for Nezumi Kozō kaitō den. His professional credits include 16 known works."
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[1] 16 credits, born Jan 24 1956, Isumi, Chiba.
[2] Chôchin (1987), Burst City (1982), Shōgun (2024).
[3] Burst City, Supermarket Woman, Kizu, Buchō no aijin: Pinku no sutokkingu

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Career timeline

熱海五郎一座「仁義なきストライク」
Seven Detectives
Kansei! Dream House
M-1 Grand Prix
Supermarket WomanShabu
Silver Legend
KizuRock RequiemYamada Village Waltz
Paper Lantern
Buchō no aijin: Pinku no sutokkingu
Nezumi Kozō kaitō den
Kigeki kazoku dōmei
Burst City
How Do You Live?

Full Filmography

16 titles
  • 熱海五郎一座「仁義なきストライク」 (2026)
  • Seven Detectives (2015)
  • Kansei! Dream House (2003)
  • M-1 Grand Prix (2001)
  • Supermarket Woman (1996) as Salesperson
  • Shabu (1996)
  • Silver Legend (1990)
  • Kizu (1988)
  • Advertisement
  • Rock Requiem (1988)
  • Yamada Village Waltz (1988)
  • Paper Lantern (1987)
  • Buchō no aijin: Pinku no sutokkingu (1986) as Noda
  • Nezumi Kozō kaitō den (1984)
  • Kigeki kazoku dōmei (1983)
  • Burst City (1982) as Speed Killer
  • How Do You Live? (1960)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Masayuki Watanabe best known for?

Masayuki Watanabe is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Seven Detectives (2015), Trollied (2011).

When and where was Masayuki Watanabe born?

Masayuki Watanabe was born on January 24, 1956 in Isumi, Chiba Prefecture, Japan.

How many credits does Masayuki Watanabe have?

Masayuki Watanabe has accumulated over 16 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1960 to 2026.

What is Masayuki Watanabe's background in cinema and television?

Masayuki Watanabe is a Japanese actor, comedian, presenter, and voice actor born on January 24, 1956, in Isumi, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. He is a member of the comedy trio Konto Akashingo. Known for his work in film and television, his acting credits include Chochin, which is also known as Paper Lantern, released in 198...

Masayuki Watanabe by the numbers

16credits
13films
3TV series
1960–2026active years

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