Fumio Watanabe (渡辺文雄, Watanabe Fumio) (October 31, 1929 – August 4, 2004) was a Japanese actor most known for his work with Japanese New Wave director Nagisa Oshima. He was born in Tokyo and graduated from the University of Tokyo before joining the Shōchiku studio in 1956.[1]

Fumio Watanabe
in Nihon Kyokakuden Series 8
BornOctober 31, 1929
Tokyo
DiedAugust 4, 2004(2004-08-04) (aged 74)

Selected filmography

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Television

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Personal life

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He was a friend of C. W. Nicol.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Watanabe Fumio". Kotobank (in Japanese). Retrieved 4 February 2012.
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