Gedde Watanabe - Actor Profile

Gedde Watanabe

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
43Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 26, 1955
Birth Place: Ogden, Utah, USA

About Gedde Watanabe

Gedde Watanabe is an American actor and comedian best known for his breakout role as the foreign exchange student Long Duk Dong in the 1984 teen classic Sixteen Candles.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Gedde Watanabe Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Gedde Watanabe reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 43 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Gedde Watanabe's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 47% of Gedde Watanabe's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Miss America: Behind the Crown, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Gedde Watanabe Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gedde Watanabe's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Miss America: Behind the Crown (1992) movie poster
★10.0

Miss America: Behind the Crown: Carolyn Sapp, Miss America 1992 (and a non-actress), plays herself in this drama based on her personal story of abuse an

Miss America: Behind the Crown

1992•Drama
★10.0
On The Couch (2004) movie poster
★10.0

On The Couch: Faith Weinstein endures the worst day of her young life in the discomfort of her living room, on the couch. Parent's div

On The Couch

2004
★9.0
Pacific Overtures (1976) movie poster
★9.0

Pacific Overtures: In 1853 Japan, the story follows the Westernization of Japan, mainly through the story of Kayama, a samurai, and Manjiro

Pacific Overtures

1976•Music
★8.0
Ultraman: Rising (2024) movie poster
★8.0

Ultraman: Rising: A star athlete reluctantly returns home to take over his father's duties as Ultraman, shielding Tokyo from giant monster

Ultraman: Rising

2024•Animation
★8.0
The Spring (1989) movie poster
★8.0

The Spring: Archeologists Andy and Matty uncover a diary written by a member of Ponce de Leon's search party that provides clues to

The Spring

1989•Adventure

Full Filmography

Every movie Gedde Watanabe has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Ultraman: Rising Professor Sato / Ultradad (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2024 Kung Fu Panda 4 Badger Crime Boss (voice) Hit Similar →
2023 The Keepers of the 5 Kingdoms Trader Joe (voice) Average Similar →
2022 Soul of a Nation Presents: Together As One: Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Self Flop Similar →
2020 In Search of Darkness: Part II Self Super Hit Similar →
2017 The Last Word Louie the gardener Hit Similar →
2012 Parental Guidance Mr. Cheng Average Similar →
2012 The Seven Year Hitch Mr. Fujimura Average Similar →
2010 Don't You Forget About Me Self Flop Similar →
2009 Not Forgotten Agent Nakamura Flop Similar →
2009 Scooby-Doo! and the Samurai Sword Kenji (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2008 Celebrating Sixteen Candles Himself Flop Similar →
2008 The Onion Movie James Nakatami Average Similar →
2008 Forgetting Sarah Marshall Hotel Manager Hit Similar →
2007 Fortune Hunters Mr. Yu Flop Similar →
2005 Two for the Money Milton Average Similar →
2005 Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama Professor Bob Chen (voice) Hit Similar →
2004 Mulan II Ling (voice) Hit Similar →
2004 Alfie Mrs. Wing Average Similar →
2004 On The Couch Charlie Super Hit Similar →
2002 L.A. Law: The Movie Cyril Hit Similar →
2002 Slackers Japanese Proctor Flop Similar →
1999 Guinevere Ed Average Similar →
1999 Rugrats: Runaway Reptar Zack (voice) Average Similar →
1999 The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald: The Visitors from Outer Space Karate Master (voice) Hit Similar →
1999 EDtv Greg Average Similar →
1998 Mulan Ling (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1997 Nick and Jane Enzo Flop Similar →
1997 Booty Call Chan (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1997 Psycho Sushi Yoshi Hit Similar →
1996 That Thing You Do! Play-Tone Photographer Hit Similar →
1995 Perfect Alibi - Flop Similar →
1995 Boys on the Side Steve Average Similar →
1992 Miss America: Behind the Crown Takeo Super Hit Similar →
1990 Gremlins 2: The New Batch Mr. Katsuji Hit Similar →
1989 UHF Kuni Hit Similar →
1989 The Spring Matty Super Hit Similar →
1986 Vamp Duncan Average Similar →
1986 Gung Ho Oishi Kazihiro Average Similar →
1985 Volunteers At Toon Average Similar →
1984 Sixteen Candles Long Duk Dong Hit Similar →
1980 The Long Island Four - Flop Similar →
1976 Pacific Overtures Priest/Girl/Boy/Ensemble Super Hit Similar →

Gedde Watanabe - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gedde Watanabe?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gedde Watanabe is "Miss America: Behind the Crown" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Gedde Watanabe acted in?

Gedde Watanabe has been featured in at least 43 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gedde Watanabe?

Other notable films include "On The Couch", "Pacific Overtures", and "Ultraman: Rising".

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