Ken Watabe

Watabe Ken

  • Name: Watabe Ken
  • Native name: 渡部建
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: September 23, 1972
  • Age: 53
Watabe Ken is a Japanese comedian and television presenter. He performs tsukkomi in the comedy duo Unjash. On April 2017, Watabe announced his marriage with model and actress Nozomi Sasaki. They welcomed their first child, a baby boy on September 13, 2018.

On June 11, 2020, it was revealed that Ken had been cheating on Nozomi with multiple women while they were dating, married, and during her pregnancy.

On Aril 27, 2023 they announced the birth of their 2nd child. Edit Biography
Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2012
Saikou no Jinsei no Owarikata - Ending Planner
Saikou no Jinsei no Owarikata - Ending Planner
Japanese Drama, 2012, 10 eps
[Host] (Ep. 3) (Guest Role)
10
[Host] (Ep. 3)
Guest Role
7.5
2008
CHANGE
CHANGE
Japanese Drama, 2008, 10 eps
[JBS TV station staff] (Ep. 3) (Guest Role)
10
[JBS TV station staff] (Ep. 3)
Guest Role
7.8
2007
Hataraki Man
Hataraki Man
Japanese Drama, 2007, 11 eps
Makoto Chiba (Ep. 9) (Guest Role)
11
Makoto Chiba (Ep. 9)
Guest Role
7.0
Special
Year Title # Role Rating
2013
Yokokuhen Begins
Yokokuhen Begins
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
(Guest Role)
1
Guest Role
0.0
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2025
Welcome, Now Get Lost
Welcome, Now Get Lost
Japanese TV Show, 2025, 1 eps
(Guest)
1
Guest
6.9
2023
Last One Standing Season 2
Last One Standing Season 2
Japanese TV Show, 2023, 8 eps
(Guest)
8
Guest
7.5
2023
Ariyoshi Assists
Ariyoshi Assists
Japanese TV Show, 2023, 10 eps
(Guest)
10
Guest
7.5
2019
Another Sky Season 2
Another Sky Season 2
Japanese TV Show, 2019, 102 eps
(Ep. 22) (Guest)
102
(Ep. 22)
Guest
0.0
2015
Dare mo Shiranai Akashiya Sanma
Dare mo Shiranai Akashiya Sanma
Japanese TV Show, 2015, 10 eps
(Ep. 1-5) (Guest)
10
(Ep. 1-5)
Guest
0.0
2015
Datsuryoku News Network
Datsuryoku News Network
Japanese TV Show, 2015, 430 eps
(Ep. 41) (Guest)
430
(Ep. 41)
Guest
5.9
2014
Sakurai Ariyoshi the Yakai
Sakurai Ariyoshi the Yakai
Japanese TV Show, 2014, 500 eps
(Ep. 2, 13, 29, 81, 98, 100) (Guest)
500
(Ep. 2, 13, 29, 81, 98, 100)
Guest
7.9
2013
Ninosan
Ninosan
Japanese TV Show, 2013, 577 eps
(Ep. 34, 44-45, 60-61, 107-108, 119-120, 171-172) (Guest)
577
(Ep. 34, 44-45, 60-61, 107-108, 119-120, 171-172)
Guest
8.1
2013
Aiba Manabu
Aiba Manabu
Japanese TV Show, 2013, 0 eps
(Regular Member)
0
Regular Member
0.0
2011
Gaki no Tsukai No Laughing Batsu Game: Airport
Gaki no Tsukai No Laughing Batsu Game: Airport
Japanese TV Show, 2011, 1 eps
(Guest)
1
Guest
8.0
2011
Nogizakatte Doko
Nogizakatte Doko
Japanese TV Show, 2011, 180 eps
(Ep.12, 31) (Guest)
180
(Ep.12, 31)
Guest
8.2
2011
Tabekore
Tabekore
Japanese TV Show, 2011, 67 eps
(Ep. 4) (Guest)
67
(Ep. 4)
Guest
0.0
2011
Nazotoki Battle TORE
Nazotoki Battle TORE
Japanese TV Show, 2011, 54 eps
(Ep. 9) (Guest)
54
(Ep. 9)
Guest
0.0
2011
Hirunandesu!
Hirunandesu!
Japanese TV Show, 2011, 2668 eps
[Past Tuesday regular] (Regular Member)
2668
[Past Tuesday regular]
Regular Member
7.0
2010
Arashi ni Shiyagare
Arashi ni Shiyagare
Japanese TV Show, 2010, 460 eps
(Ep. 35, 119) (Guest)
460
(Ep. 35, 119)
Guest
8.4
2009
School Kakumei!
School Kakumei!
Japanese TV Show, 2009, 755 eps
(Ep. 65, 74, 113, 136, 148, 154, 168, 170-171, 174, 189, 211, 243, 271, 346, 392, 447) (Guest)
755
(Ep. 65, 74, 113, 136, 148, 154, 168, 170-171, 174, 189, 211, 243, 271, 346, 392, 447)
Guest
7.8
2008
Another Sky
Another Sky
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 541 eps
(Ep. 10, 124, 126, 500) (Guest)
541
(Ep. 10, 124, 126, 500)
Guest
9.0
2008
Shabekuri 007
Shabekuri 007
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 610 eps
(Ep. 136) (Guest)
610
(Ep. 136)
Guest
8.2
2008
Vs Arashi
Vs Arashi
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 561 eps
(Ep. 332) (Guest)
561
(Ep. 332)
Guest
8.4
2008
Himitsu no Arashi-chan
Himitsu no Arashi-chan
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 211 eps
(Ep. 119, 126) (Guest)
211
(Ep. 119, 126)
Guest
8.3
2007
Kanjani8 no Janiben
Kanjani8 no Janiben
Japanese TV Show, 2007, 706 eps
(Ep. 40) (Guest)
706
(Ep. 40)
Guest
7.7
2007
Bokura no Jidai
Bokura no Jidai
Japanese TV Show, 2007, 900 eps
(Guest)
900
Guest
0.0
2006
Arashi no Shukudai-kun
Arashi no Shukudai-kun
Japanese TV Show, 2006, 178 eps
(Ep. 66) (Guest)
178
(Ep. 66)
Guest
8.4
2005
Goddotan
Goddotan
Japanese TV Show, 2005, 1000 eps
(Guest)
1000
Guest
0.0
2004
Lie or Truth
Lie or Truth
Japanese TV Show, 2004, 47 eps
(Ep. 34) (Guest)
47
(Ep. 34)
Guest
0.0
1999
London Hearts
London Hearts
Japanese TV Show, 1999, 0 eps
(Regular Member)
0
Regular Member
0.0
1996
King's Brunch
King's Brunch
Japanese TV Show, 1996, 1214 eps
(2017-2020) (Main Host)
1214
(2017-2020)
Main Host
0.0
1974
FNS Music Festival
FNS Music Festival
Japanese TV Show, 1974, 51 eps
(2015-2018) (Main Host)
51
(2015-2018)
Main Host
0.0
1951
Kouhaku Uta Gassen
Kouhaku Uta Gassen
Japanese TV Show, 1951, 76 eps
[Supporter] (Ep. 56) (Guest)
76
[Supporter] (Ep. 56)
Guest
7.6
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Watabe Ken

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  • First Name: Ken
  • Family Name: Watabe
  • Native name: 渡部建
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: September 23, 1972
  • Age: 53

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