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  Ken Watanabe - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ken Watanabe with Zhang Ziyi in Memoirs of a Geisha
Watanabe is mostly known in Japan for playing samurai, as in the 1987 Dokuganryu Masamune (One eyed dragon, Masamune) the 50-episode NHK drama for which he is now best known.
Ken is divorced from his ex-wife, Yumiko, with whom he has two children: Anne Watanabe, a 19 year-old model, and Dai Watanabe (渡辺大), a 20 year-old actor.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ken_Watanabe_(actor)   (533 words)

  
 Ken'ichi Watanabe
Ken'ichi Watanabe was Professor of Physics at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa from 1954 until his untimely death in 1969.
Watanabe was a fellow of the American Physical Society and of the American Optical Society, a member of the NASA Planetary Atmospheres Panel and of the editorial advisory board of the Planetary and Space Science Journal.
Watanabe Hall, on the campus of the University of Hawai'i at Manoa was named in memory of Professor Ken'ichi Watanabe (1910-1969).
www.phys.hawaii.edu /academics/kenichiWatanabe.html   (291 words)

  
 Modern Japan - Famous Japanese - Watanabe Ken
Casting Watanabe Ken as the "Last Samurai" in the Hollywood movie of the same name was the perfect choice, as he had firmly established himself in the 1980s as the ideal actor for such roles.
Born in the snowy recesses of Niigata Prefecture, Watanabe came to Tokyo after graduating high school in 1978 looking to be an actor and started studying with the En training studio, which he would belong to for over 20 years.
Watanabe played the led role of the legendary daimyo (warlord) Date Masamune, easily recognized by his crescent moon helmet decoration, and won over many new fans with his powerful performance.
www.japan-zone.com /modern/watanabe_ken.shtml   (1106 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Japanese star Ken Watanabe follows way of the samurai   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Earlier this November morning, Watanabe coincidentally tuned in a Japanese cable channel on his hotel TV and caught one of his samurai performances from a miniseries shot 15 years ago.
Watanabe was born in the snowy countryside of Niigata, Japan, to parents who worked as teachers.
Because he is going through a complicated divorce, Watanabe prefers to keep talk of his son, 20, and daughter, 18, to a minimum.
www.usatoday.com /life/movies/news/2003-12-11-watanabe-ken_x.htm   (865 words)

  
 Ken Watanabe
Born in Japan, Ken Watanabe graduated from high school in 1978.
Watanabe received nominations for both a Golden Globe and an Oscar for his supporting performance.
Ken is currently separated from his wife and has two adult children.
www.tribute.ca /bio.asp?id=9682   (213 words)

  
 LitP DJ Ken Watanabe
Ken is a co-founder of and regular DJ at San Francisco's Lindy in the Park.
Ken began swing dancing in 1987, and has conentrated on Lindy Hop since 1995.
Ken has performed at Swing Camp Catalina and has been a board member of the Northern California Lindy Society since 1998.
www.lindyinthepark.com /bios/ken.html   (82 words)

  
 Ken Watanabe News
NEW YORK The daughter of Ken Watanabe, best known in Hollywood for his role in the "The Last Samurai," has quietly struck out on her own in New York.
Chow Yun-Fat, Ken Watanabe, Tony Leung Chiu-Wai and Taiwanese supermodel Lin Chi-Ling in his Chinese costumer, The Battle of Red Cliff, a co-production with the China Film Group, according to Variety.
Hudson moves into Mansions with Ken Watanabe Oscar-nominated actress Kate Hudson, who hasn't been seen on the big screen since starring in the Iain Softley thriller The Skeleton Key, is ready for her next...
www.topix.net /who/ken-watanabe   (681 words)

  
 Dr. Ken Watanabe
Watanabe, D. Hartmann, M. Leising, L. The, G. Share and R. Kinzer, 1997, In:Proceedings of the Fourth Compton Symposium, Editors Charles D. Dermer, Mark S. Strickman, and James D. Kurfess, Williamsburg, VA April 1997: AIP Conference Proceedings 410, p.
Watanabe, M. Leising, G.H Share and R.L.Kinzer, 1999,In:The Fifth Compton Symposium, Proceedings of the fifth Compton Symposium, held in Portsmouth, NH, USA, September 1999.
Watanabe and D.H. Hartmann, 2001, In:Gamma 2001: Gamma-Ray Astrophysics, held 4-6 April, 2001 in Baltimore, MD. Edited by Steven Ritz, Neil Gehrels, and Chris R. Shrader.
astrophysics.gsfc.nasa.gov /staff/CVs/Ken.Watanabe   (789 words)

  
 Biography of Ken Watanabe, "Katsumoto" in "The Last Samurai"
Ken was sent to study English in the United States for a period of time before filming started for the epic in 2002.
Ken seperated from his wife in 2002 after he discovered she "borrowed" 450 million yen from a religious organization, as well as from personal friends of the couple.
Ken Watanabe confirmed during an interview with USA Today at red-carpet cermonies at the Screen Actors' Guild Awards that he will, indeed, be playing a villan in the 5th BATMAN movie.
www.tmsdancer.com /ken_watanabe/biography_ken_watanabe.html   (2829 words)

  
 TIMEasia Magazine: Asia's Heroes - Ken Watanabe
So it was easy to spot when Ken Watanabe strode into the 2003 Tom Cruise film The Last Samurai.
Watanabe's regal posture, his severe good looks, the appraising glint of his stare, all expressed an aristocracy of machismo.
In December Watanabe will be seen as the Chairman in Rob Marshall's movie of the international best seller, Memoirs of a Geisha—another protective power figure, another meaty part in a Hollywood mega-film.
www.time.com /time/asia/2005/heroes/ken_watanabe.html   (371 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - 'Last Samurai' star Ken Watanabe marries   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The 46-year-old Watanabe — who received an Oscar nomination for his role in The Last Samurai opposite Tom Cruise — tied the knot with Japanese film actress Minami, 41, according to a statement issued by the couple.
Earlier this year, Watanabe divorced his former wife, with whom he has two children.
Watanabe, who worked mainly in Japanese films before 2003's The Last Samurai, co-stars in the upcoming Memoirs of a Geisha, which hits limited theaters Friday, and expands nationally Dec. 23.
www.usatoday.com /life/people/2005-12-07-watanabe-marries_x.htm   (253 words)

  
 Ken Watanabe Plays Conflicted Japanese General in Iwo Jima Epic | Asian American Daily | GoldSea   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Ken Watanabe Plays Conflicted Japanese General in Iwo Jima Epic
apanese actor Ken Watanabe said he hopes a new Clint Eastwood film about the bloody World War II battle for Iwo Jima, in which he plays a main role, can help young Japanese face their country's wartime history.
In the film ``Red Sun, Black Sand,'' to be released in December, Watanabe plays the general who loses the battle, causing the death of many young Japanese soldiers who followed his orders.
goldsea.com /Asiagate/605/11watanabe.html   (568 words)

  
 Ken Watanabe @ Filmbug
In 1982, Watanabe made his television debut in Michinaru Hanran (Unknown Rebellion).
Additionally, Watanabe's consummate skills have contributed to such projects as Ikebukuro West Gate Park, Anata ga Hoshii (I Want You) for television and the movies Space Travelers, Oboreru Sakana (Drowning Fish) and The Sun Rises Again.
In February 2003, Watanabe was seen in Shin Jinginaki Tatakai/Bosatsu (Fight Without Loyalty/Murder) an updated version of the popular Yakuza movie series.
www.filmbug.com /db/343866   (210 words)

  
 Ken Watanabe profile
Before the release, Ken's performance in "The Last Samurai" is already
Ken Watanabe, who often appears on Hollywood Ninja movies.
■ Ken Watanabe expeditions to Grise Fiord in Nunavut, Canada > Canada-Goose
www.ne.jp /asahi/kensanan/kazuyon/kenwatanabeprofile.htm   (565 words)

  
 Ken Watanabe - Moviefone
Despite the fact that veteran Japanese actor Ken Watanabe has been appearing in films since the early '80s (foreign film buffs may remember him...
Ken Watanabe (I) on IMDb: Movies, TV, Celebs, and more...
Ken Watanabe - Filmography, Biography, News, Photos, Birth date, Relationships, Ken Watanabe Film Clips, and Fun Facts on Moviefone.
movies.aol.com /celebrity/ken-watanabe/74900/main?_pgtyp=pdct   (117 words)

  
 PARADE Magazine | In Step With...Ken Watanabe
Ken Watanabe, one of Japan’s great actors and star of the new film Memoirs of a Geisha, talks about working with Tom Cruise and cooking at home.
Watanabe said he had read a translation of the book before filming began.
Ken Watanabe has a home on the outskirts of Tokyo but spends more time these days in Los Angeles.
www.parade.com /articles/editions/2005/edition_12-11-2005/In_Step_With   (653 words)

  
 Famous Japanese - Watanabe Ken   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Watanabe Ken was brought up in Niigata, but in 1978 he came to Tokyo.
Four years later he became a member of a dramatic company.
In 1995, he recovered from his illness and began appearing again on TV dramas.
www.kyoto-su.ac.jp /information/famous/watanabek.html   (221 words)

  
 Ken Watanabe Photos, info and news
Director Rob Marshall (who also directed Chicago) brings the hit novel Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden to the big screen in a lavish production that went on to be nominated for 6, but winner of 3, Academy Awards (Best Art Direction, Cinematography, and Costume Design).
Ken gets personal with a Japanese film about Alzheimers....
Ken Watanabe to Star in Memoirs of A Geisha
people.monstersandcritics.com /archive/peoplearchive.php/Ken_Watanabe   (218 words)

  
 Ken Watanabe
Ken Watanabe - TV Drama Series and others
Ken in the coming SMAPXSMAP (20 June 2005).
Ken said "In this hard period of time after seeing the disaster, you may feel better to hear this sweet voice".
www.geocities.com /kenwatanabe13/tv.html   (81 words)

  
 Ken Watanabe Worldwide Fans/Sekaijuu ni Watanabe Ken no fan
I made an announcement several weeks ago that I was ready to re-open the fan club, and that I would get new membership cards along with the first issue of Watanabe Zensen in the mail in about one to two weeks.
I read a whole bunch of news articles about five possible upcoming movies, including three for which Ken was said to already be assigned a role.
I have links to some great, recent video of Ken, both English and Japanese, plus news and reviews, that I will post as soon as I can.
www.kenfans.us   (406 words)

  
 Dr. Ken Watanabe
Ken Watanabe is currently in charge of the RXTE data production at the RXTE Guest Observer Facility at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.
Watanabe, D. Hartmann, to be submitted to ApJ
Watanabe, M. Leising, G. Share and R. Kinzer, to be submitted to ApJ
heasarc.gsfc.nasa.gov /docs/bios/watanabe.html   (570 words)

  
 Ken Watanabe (I)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Ken Watanabe was born on October 21, 1959 in Niigata Prefecture, Japan...
Ken in new romance movie with Kate Hudson!
Rumor: Ken to be a Pirate in 'PotC' 3
www.imdb.com /name/nm0913822   (165 words)

  
 The Ken Watanabe Fan Sites Directory
Ken Watanabe biography, latest news, picture, movie and multimedia.
Ken Watanabe high resolution pictures, wallpapers and screensavers.
Ken Watanabe wallpapers, screensavers, pictures, skins, posters, filmography, discography, awards and biography.
www.superiorpics.com /ken_watanabe/fansites.html   (78 words)

  
 Ken Watanabe Starring in Clint Eastwood's Red Sun, Black Sand
Ken Watanabe Starring in Clint Eastwood's Red Sun, Black Sand
Ken Watanabe will star in Clint Eastwood's Red Sun, Black Sand, the Japanese companion piece to his Iwo Jima drama Flags of Our Fathers.
Red Sun revolves around the real-life Japanese General Tadamichi Kuribayashi, played by Watanabe, who battled American troops for 40 days on the small island of Iwo Jima.
www.movieweb.com /news/84/11484.php   (805 words)

  
 HSX Prediction Market: StarBonds® : Ken Watanabe
Ken Watanabe is a star in his native Japan where he appeared in a popular serial as a samurai hero.
Watanabe broke through worldwide in 2003 when he shined opposite Tom Cruise in The Last Samurai for which he garnered a Best Supporting Actor nomination.
He follows up with the role as the main villian in Batman Begins.
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 IMDb Name Search   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
A search for "Ken Watanabe" found the following results:
Ken Watanabe (I) (Actor, The Last Samurai (2003))
Kenji Watanabe (I) (Actor, Chasse aux papillons, La (1992))
www.imdb.com /Name?Ken+Watanabe   (94 words)

  
 Wednesday Night Lindy Hop Classes with Hep Jen & Ken Watanabe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Drop-ins are welcome in Hep Jen's beginning classes at Lindy In The Park and Tuesday Night Jump.
Hep Jen and Ken Watanabe have been teaching together since Spring 2004, when Hep Jen moved to
In 1996, Ken Watanabe co-founded Lindy In The Park, the enormously popular swing dance
www.hepjen.com /wedclasses.html   (380 words)

  
 Ken Watanabe Pursues A "Dragon" (November 8th 2005)
Ken Watanabe Pursues A "Dragon" (November 8th 2005)
Ken Watanabe ("Batman Begins", "The Last Samurai") and Shu Qi will team with Wesley Snipes in the upcoming action-adventure "Chasing the Dragon" reports Production Weekly.
Together they travel from China Town to Taiwan on a relentless pursuit of a ruthless Asian drug lord, Jimmy Jiro (Watanabe).
www.darkhorizons.com /news05/051108e.php   (139 words)

  
 Ken Watanabe Bio, News and Movie Credits - RopeofSilicon.com
Ken Watanabe Bio, News and Movie Credits - RopeofSilicon.com
» SAMURAI's Watanabe is BATMAN's Ra's Al Ghul
Ken Watanabe began his career on stage, with the Tokyo-based theater troupe Madoka.
www.ropeofsilicon.com /profile.php?id=915   (155 words)

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