Biography
Tsunehiko Watase (July 28, 1944 – March 14, 2017) was a Japanese actor. He is best known for portraying Rintaro Kano in Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9 Gakari ("Homicide Team 9"). He won Best Supporting Actor at the 2nd Japan Academy Prize for The Incident and at the 3rd Hochi Film Award for The Incident, Kōtei no inai hachigatsu and The Fall of Ako Castle.
Awards & recognition
- Blue Ribbon Awards — Best Supporting Actor · 1979
- Elan d'or Award — Newcomer of the Year · 1970
Filmography20 titles
Antarctica
The Decisive Power of Aikido
Jeans Blues: No Future
The Great Okinawa Yakuza War
Battles Without Honor and Humanity
New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 2: Head of the Boss
Sailor Suit and Machine Gun
Sympathy for the Underdog
Proxy War
The Fall of Ako Castle
Wandering Ginza Butterfly
Yakuza Wolf 2: Extend My Condolences
Bodyguard Kiba 2
Death Shadows
Virus
The Tattooed Hitman
G.I. Samurai
New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 1
Sister Street Fighter: Fifth Level Fist
Kasajiro: The Kappa Marriage