Who Is Gedde Watanabe
Gedde Watanabe is an American actor of Japanese descent known for roles in film and television. He gained wider recognition for supporting parts in popular 1980s comedies and family films.
Gedde Watanabe in 16 Candles
In the 1984 coming-of-age film 16 Candles, Watanabe plays Long Duk Dong, a foreign exchange student. The character became one of the film’s most memorable supporting roles and is frequently discussed in retrospectives of the movie.
About the Film 16 Candles
16 Candles is a 1984 American teen comedy written and directed by John Hughes. The story follows a teenager navigating her sixteenth birthday while feeling overlooked by her family. The film is widely regarded as a classic of 1980s teen cinema.
For more background on Gedde Watanabe’s career and filmography, see his biography page at IMDb.
