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Ken Watanabe

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Ken Watanabe Fast Facts:

Breakout role in his homeland came with the popular 1985 comedy Tompopo (Dandelion).
Was diagnosed with leukemia in 1989 but continued to act while undergoing chemotherapy. He suffered a relapse in 1994 that kept him in the hospital for more than a year.
Made his American film debut in the 2003 epic The Last Samurai. He earned an Oscar nod for his performance.
In 2005, he began treatment for hepatitis C, which he had contracted while undergoing blood transfusions during his first bout of leukemia.
Released an autobiography, Dare? Who Am I?, in 2006 in Japan.

Ken Watanabe Relationships:
An Watanabe - Daughter
Kaho Minami - Wife
Shin Shinitiro - Son
Yumiko Watanabe - Ex-wife
Ken Watanabe Awards:
2003 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Nominee
2004 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee