Ken Watanabe is a Japanese actor known for acclaimed performances in both Japanese and international films. This tag page gathers news, interviews, reviews, features and updates related to his film roles and career, including coverage of his portrayals of tragic-hero characters such as General Tadamichi Kuribayashi in Letters from Iwo Jima and Lord Katsumoto Moritsugu in The Last Samurai. It highlights reporting on his award recognition, including his Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, career developments, film releases and industry commentary documenting his ongoing contributions to cinema.