Tsunehiko Watase, a renowned Japanese actor, was born on July 28, 1944, and passed away on March 14, 2017. He is most famously recognized for his portrayal of Rintaro Kano in the highly acclaimed television series Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9 Gakari, also known as "Homicide Team 9". Throughout his illustrious career, Watase received numerous prestigious awards, including the Best Supporting Actor award at the 2nd Japan Academy Prize for his outstanding performance in the film The Incident.
In addition to his Japan Academy Prize win, Watase also received the Best Supporting Actor award at the 3rd Hochi Film Award for his exceptional work in not one, but three films: The Incident, Kōtei no inai hachigatsu, and The Fall of Ako Castle. These notable achievements further solidified his reputation as a talented and versatile actor in the Japanese entertainment industry.
