Birth Day: 1922-07-17
Place of birth: Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
Tetsuro Tamba (July 17, 1922 – September 24, 2006) was a distinguished Japanese actor known for his versatile talent across five decades. Recognized globally for his portrayal of Tiger Tanaka in the iconic 1967 James Bond film "You Only Live Twice," Tamba's cinematic journey was a remarkable blend of cultural bridges. Before embarking on his acting career, Tamba worked as an interpreter for the Allied Powers' Supreme Commander. Graduating from Chuo University in 1948, he later joined Shintoho company, making his debut in the film Satsujin Yougishain in 1951. Tamba's impact on Western audiences extended beyond Bond, with standout performances in films like Bridge to the Sun and The 7th Dawn. He earned acclaim in Japan as well, most notably as the lead in police dramas like Key Hunter and G-Men '75. His talents weren't confined to the screen alone. Tamba lent his voice to characters like the Cat King in Studio Ghibli's The Cat Returns and graced historical roles in television dramas, leaving an indelible mark on period pieces. In 2005, Tamba faced health challenges but continued to contribute until the end. Sadly, he passed away in Tokyo at 84 due to pneumonia on September 24, 2006. His legacy lives on through his son, actor Yoshitaka Tamba, while his last appearances in the 2005 Taiga drama Yoshitsune and the 2006 film Sinking of Japan remain a testament to his enduring impact on Japanese cinema and beyond.
Credits
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As Michitane Tendou -
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As Tetsuji Tokura -
As Tozaemon Iguchi -
As Cat King (voice) -
As Granpa Jinpei Katakuri -
As Sanada -
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As Tetsuo Hatake -
As Utaemon Baba -
As Old Master -
As Asu Shino -
As Tajiro Kawakami -
As Tamba (voice) -
As Landlord -
As Osone -
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As Denkichi Tsuzaki -
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As Master Zhang -
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As Time Patrol leader -
As Ryotaro Sakurazawa -
As Tsuneiro Kamisaka -
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As Ryo Okamoto -
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As Kanaami Kohou -
As Takeo Sakanishi -
As Hotta Masamori -
As Kan'ami Kouou
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As 吉野博士 -
As Jinzaburi Shinzaki -
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As Sadohara -
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As Mr. Dota -
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As Nakata -
As Ōishi Kuranosuke -
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As Grandpa (voice) -
As Isaburo Tamura -
As Yakuza boss -
As Panapora Chief Handa -
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As Keizo Hasegawa
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As Kazumasa Tashiro -
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As Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto -
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As Yagyu Munefuyu -
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As Ishikura -
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As Yoshiteru Suma (Suma-gumi Boss) -
As Kochi Notable -
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As Yamamoto -
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As Kanetaka Okamura -
As Uichi Suda, The Big Boss -
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As Hideki Tojo -
As Sugibayashi -
As Lord Yamato -
As Dr. Nishiyama -
As Gozaburo Saito -
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As Muramasa -
As Jisaburo Ozawa -
As President Sakakibara -
As Tozawa Hakuunsai -
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As Tatsuo Akashi -
As Akiji Nishikawa -
As Gentaro Kodama -
As Kato Kiyomasa -
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As Okitsugu Tanuma -
As Army General Mikami -
As General Wada -
As Kichibei -
As Ogasawara Gensinsai -
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As Yanagisawa -
As Lawyer Kikuchi -
As Ernest Noguchi -
As Arashuk -
As Iinuma -
As Captain Munekata -
As Colonel Kojima -
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As Nīto Kouken -
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As Terrorist Leader (uncredited) -
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As Captain Saito -
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As Captain Munekata -
As Sunaga -
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As Lu Chun I -
As Prime Minister Yamato -
As Rinsei -
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As Kimitake Shugi / Moroki -
As Dr. Nishiyama -
As Shimamura Kansai -
As Detective Eitaro Imanishi -
As Nagumo -
As Himself
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As Noboru Yamaguchi -
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As Shino -
As Prime Minister Yamamoto -
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As Tatsuo Akashi -
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As Jade Unicorn, Lu Chun I -
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As Sergeant Katsuo Togashi -
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As Kagemetsuke -
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As Genryu Asakura -
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As Lieutenant General Isamu Cho -
As Chief Inspector -
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As Cristóvão Ferreira -
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As Soshun Kochiyama -
As Hyoe -
As Kuroki -
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As Shinji Kaizuka -
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As Rokugo Tatewaki -
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As Samurai -
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As Tetsuji Kasai -
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As Commander -
As Kuroki -
As Lieutenant Colonel Akiyama -
As Sakai -
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As Kotaro Takamura -
As Tiger Tanaka -
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As Police Inspector Kitagawa -
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As Shintani Kosaku -
As J1 (TULIP Japan Branch Chief) -
As Kosuke Aso -
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As Lord Tsushima Yagyu -
As Tsumaki -
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As Sakon Takatani -
As Goro Kawamoto -
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As Yutaro Nomura -
As Mumyo Tsunataro -
As Warrior (segment "Hoichi the Earless") -
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As Lieutenant Aikawa -
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As Hachiro Kiyokawa -
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As Masagi Shohei -
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As Gunjuro Ohba -
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As Jakoman -
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As Sakon Shiba -
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As Shume Okuno -
As Ng -
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As Doi Ōkō Toshi -
As Goro Kawamoto -
As Gu Shimizu -
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As 手塚徹 -
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As Kazuo Kasami -
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As Toru Tezuka -
As Hikokuro Omodaka -
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As Masao Igarashi -
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As Takayama -
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As Mizuhara -
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As Jiro -
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As Slasher Tetsuji -
As Yusuke Komiya -
As Narumi -
As Sadamasa Ishikawa -
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As Miyahara -
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As Fumizo Mitsuki -
As Tanabe -
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As Kirishima -
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As Senba
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As Ihei Ôsawa -
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As Shumei Okawa -
As Keisuke Otori -
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As Jinjûrô Ômura -
As Mondonoshô Hirano -
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As Aboshi Samajirô -
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As Rear Admiral Shimamura -
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As Kurozumi Tenzen -
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As Morimoto -
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As Captain Koda -
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