Tsunehiko Watase, a highly respected and accomplished Japanese actor, was born on July 28, 1944, and his remarkable life came to a close on March 14, 2017. Despite his untimely passing, Watase's legacy lives on through his iconic portrayal of Rintaro Kano in the extremely well-received television series Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9 Gakari, also affectionately known as "Homicide Team 9". Throughout his illustrious and storied career, Watase garnered a multitude of prestigious awards, including the esteemed Best Supporting Actor award at the 2nd Japan Academy Prize, in recognition of his truly outstanding performance in the film The Incident.
Noteworthy among Watase's numerous accolades is his Japan Academy Prize win, a testament to his exceptional craft as an actor. Furthermore, he also received the prestigious Best Supporting Actor award at the 3rd Hochi Film Award, a distinction that acknowledges his remarkable performances in no fewer than three films: The Incident, Kōtei no inai hachigatsu, and The Fall of Ako Castle.
These impressive achievements have not only contributed to his reputation as a talented and versatile actor within the Japanese entertainment industry but have also served to further solidify his position as a respected and accomplished thespian.
