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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 ...
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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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.
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Gary "Gedde" Watanabe is a Hollywood actor and comedian of Japanese American origin. He is best known for his portrayal of Long Duk Dong in the 1984 movie ‘Sixteen Candles’. Throughout his career he has mostly portrayed East Asian characters with heavy accents although he doesn’t speak any Japanese.
Gedde Watanabe is an American actor who has appeared in films, TV shows, and voice roles. He is known for his roles in Mulan, Sixteen Candles, Gremlins 2, and more.
Gedde Watanabe. Highest Rated: 86% Mulan (1998) Lowest Rated: Not Available. Birthday: Jun 26, 1955. Birthplace: Ogden, Utah, USA.
