Gedde Watanabe

Gedde Watanabe (born June 26, 1955 in Ogden, Utah) is the stage name of Gary Watanabe, a Japanese American actor.

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June 26 - 1955 - Ogden, Utah - Stage name - Japanese American

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He appeared on Broadway in 1976 in Pacific Overtures, and has appeared in many films.

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Broadway - 1976 - Pacific Overtures

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Some of his roles are as relatively generic, in which the inability to speak English without an Asian accent is used as a comedic ploy. This stereotyping has led to criticism.

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English - Asia - Accent

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The name "Gedde" appears to be a transcription of the name Gary to Japanese and back into Roman letters.

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He has also provided the voice for various Japanese characters on TV's The Simpsons. From 1996 - 2003 he also made occasional appearences as a gay male nurse on the popular television drama ER.

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The Simpsons - ER

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