(I have no ideas on some letters...if you have any good suggestions, please leave a word in my guestbook, or drop me a email. Thanks!)
A
An Watanabe (19) - Ken��s daughter, works as magazine model now.
B
Batman Begins (2005) �V It should be Ken��s second Hollywood movie. Ken acts as Ra's Al Ghul, a villan character in it.
C
Cherry blossoms �V A Remarkable scene in The Last Samurai. When a reporter asked Ken, ��What was your most difficult scene to film?�� ��The cherry blossoms. Three days of shooting and oh my God! It��s a terrible schedule, �� said by Ken.
Mr. Charirman - Ken's character in 'Memoris of Geisha'. A charming and mature man in the eye of Sayuri.
D
Dokuganryu Masamune (One eyed dragon, Masamune) (1987) �V A one year-long NHK TV samurai drama series which got the best rating ( 39.8% ) out of all of the NHK samurai dramas in the past. Ken became one of the most popular actors in Japan.
E
Engeki �V Syudan EN �V It was the actor/actress training studio which Ken joined in 1978. He had belonged to EN for over 20 years.
Eien part1-kanojo to kare �V A stage drama in 2000 and 2001, in which Ken is the main character in it. After 13 years' absence, he finally came back to the stage.
F
Faithful - Ken is a person who has faith; remaining true, constant and loyal
Firm - Ken is definitely established, decised and settled person
(by becn_4)
G
Golden Globe �V Ken has been nominated as The Best Actor at Supporting Role.
Gokenin Zankuro �V A samurai TV drama series which lasted for 5 series. Ken has built up a good reputation for his roles in Samurai.
H
Halley �V Ken��s lovely buddy.
Hamlet �V Ken has been in this wonderful drama in 1988 on Ninagawa's stage.
Honorable - Ken always acts with respect and kindness towards others.
He treats people the way he would want to be treated.
(by UK_Ken_fan)
I
IWPG (Ikebukuro West Gate Park)(2000) �V A TV drama series In which Ken acts as a cop. He plays bowling in the first episode.
J
K
Ken �V In Chinese, its meaning is humble and modest, not vain and boastful.
K-Dash �V The agency in which Ken belongs to, now.
Katsumoto �V The character of Ken in The Last Samurai. Katsumoto is the last leader of an ancient line of warriors, the venerated Samurai, who dedicated their lives to serving emperor and country.
Kizuna (1998) �V A movie co-starring Kouji Yakusho. Ken received a Japanese Academy Award for this film
L
Leukemia �V A cancer that starts in blood cells. Ken unfortunately got leukemia twice in 1989 and 1994.
M
Mibu no koiuta (1983) - Ken��s first samurai TV drama series.
Memoris of Geisha (2005) - Ken's up-coming Hollywood film.
N
Niigata �V Ken��s homeland. He was born in Koide, Niigata, Japan.
O
Oscar �V Ken is nominated as The Best Supporting Actor by The Last Samurai
P
Philisophical - Kenis calm and stoical, especially in the face of difficulties or disappointments.
(by becn_4)
Q
R
Resolute - Ken makes a resolution to always give his best effort
regardless of the circumstances. He does not let anything give him a bad attitude.
(by UK_Ken_fan)
S
Shin shinitiro (20) �V Ken��s son, who is also an actor now/
T
The Last Samurai (2003) �V The first Hollywood movie of Ken.
Ten to chi to (Heaven and Earth ) (1989) �V A big scale movie in which Ken supposed should have been involved. However, after discovering leukemia, he had to stop filming.
U
Utsuwa (2004) �V A recent TV drama series with Ken acts as an inspector. Co-starring Nakai, a member of SMAP.
Umi to dokuyaku (The Sea and poison) (1987) �V Ken won the Ecran d��Or Best New Actor Award from the Japan Film and Television Producers Society.
V
Valiant - poetic, means brave and determined. Ken is a very very brave man who figthed and overcome a severe illness, then now he is facing a very difficul personal moment, with dignity , self respect and strength
(by becn_4)
W
Watanabe �V The surname of Ken.
X
XEX �V A restaurant in Kyoto, Japan, where Ken had a Thank You Party there, in Mar 2004
Y
Yumiko �V Ken��s separated wife. They have been in the divorce case now.
Z
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