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Gary "Gedde" Watanabe (born June 26, 1955) is an American actor. He is known for voicing the character of Ling in the animated film Mulan (1998) and its sequel Mulan II (2004), as well as playing Long Duk Dong in the film Sixteen Candles (1984) and Takahara "Kaz" Kazihiro in Gung Ho (1986), and Nurse Yosh Takata in the NBC medical drama ER from ...
Gedde Watanabe is an American actor and director of Japanese descent, known for his roles in Sixteen Candles, UHF and Gremlins 2. He was born in Ogden, Utah, and has also performed in musicals, voice acting and soundtrack.
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- Ogden, Utah, USA
Learn about the life and career of Gedde Watanabe, an actor and director who starred in Sixteen Candles, UHF and Gremlins 2. Find out his birth name, height, trivia and more on IMDb.
- June 26, 1955
May 20, 2014 · The actor who played the iconic character in John Hughes' '80s teen classic shares his memories of auditioning, working with Hughes, and the legacy of the movie. He also talks about his career, his family, and his views on the controversy over the role.
- Kevin Smokler
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May 5, 2024 · The actor, who was born and raised in Utah, says he didn't realize his character was a stereotype at the time. He also talks about his career, his musical background and his interest in the Japanese internment camps.
- Gillian Telling
Jan 21, 2022 · Learn about Gedde Watanabe, an American actor of Japanese descent, who starred in Sixteen Candles, Mulan, and Assassins. Find out his age, career, TV shows, movies, and recent projects.
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May 6, 2024 · Japanese-American actor Gedde Watanabe had a prominent role in one of the best high school movies of all time: Sixteen Candles. He made his film debut playing Long Duk Dong, who is a Chinese ...
