Happy birthday! Ken Watanabe turns 66 today

The iconic and legendary actor turns 66 on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025.

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Ken Watanabe is celebrating his 66th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Ken Watanabe (Inception, Batman Begins, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 66th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Watanabe, a cultural icon

Born in Koide on October 21, 1959, Ken Watanabe's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Japanese history. Watanabe's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Ken hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ken Watanabe as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 66.

Happy Birthday, Ken, you're the best!

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