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 -
As Tetsuji Tokura -
As Tozaemon Iguchi -
As Cat King (voice) -
As Sanada -
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As Granpa Jinpei Katakuri -
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As Old Master -
As Utaemon Baba -
As Tetsuo Hatake -
As Asu Shino -
As Tamba (voice) -
As Tajiro Kawakami -
As Landlord -
As Osone -
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As Denkichi Tsuzaki -
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As Time Patrol leader -
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As Master Zhang -
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As Ryo Okamoto -
As Ryotaro Sakurazawa -
As Tsuneiro Kamisaka -
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As Kan'ami Kouou -
As Kanaami Kohou
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As Hotta Masamori -
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As 吉野博士 -
As Jinzaburi Shinzaki -
As Takeo Sakanishi -
As Sadohara -
As Mr. Dota -
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As Ōishi Kuranosuke -
As Nakata -
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As Grandpa (voice) -
As Isaburo Tamura -
As Panapora Chief Handa -
As Keizo Hasegawa
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As Yakuza boss -
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As Kazumasa Tashiro -
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As Yagyu Munefuyu -
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As Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto -
As Ishikura -
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As Yamamoto -
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As Kochi Notable -
As Hideki Tojo -
As Uichi Suda, The Big Boss -
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As Kanetaka Okamura -
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As Sugibayashi -
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As Jisaburo Ozawa -
As Lord Yamato -
As Dr. Nishiyama -
As Muramasa -
As Gozaburo Saito -
As Tatsuo Akashi -
As Gentaro Kodama -
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As Tozawa Hakuunsai -
As President Sakakibara -
As Akiji Nishikawa -
As Kato Kiyomasa -
As Okitsugu Tanuma -
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As Ogasawara Gensinsai -
As Yanagisawa -
As Kichibei -
As Army General Mikami -
As Lawyer Kikuchi -
As Ernest Noguchi -
As General Wada -
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As Captain Munekata -
As Iinuma
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As Colonel Kojima -
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As Arashuk -
As Nīto Kouken -
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As Captain Saito -
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As Terrorist Leader (uncredited) -
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As Captain Munekata -
As Prime Minister Yamato -
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As Rinsei -
As Lu Chun I -
As Sunaga -
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As Dr. Nishiyama -
As Himself
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As Detective Eitaro Imanishi -
As Kimitake Shugi -
As Nagumo -
As Shimamura Kansai -
As Shino -
As Noboru Yamaguchi -
As Tatsuo Akashi -
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As Prime Minister Yamamoto -
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As Jade Unicorn, Lu Chun I -
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As Kagemetsuke -
As Sergeant Katsuo Togashi -
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As Genryu Asakura -
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As Chief Inspector -
As Lieutenant General Isamu Cho -
As Cristóvão Ferreira -
As Kuroki -
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As Soshun Kochiyama -
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As Hyoe -
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As Samurai -
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As Rokugo Tatewaki -
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As Kuroki -
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As Lieutenant Colonel Akiyama -
As Tetsuji Kasai -
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As Commander -
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As Kotaro Takamura -
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As Sakai -
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As Tiger Tanaka -
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As Police Inspector Kitagawa -
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As Lord Tsushima Yagyu -
As J1 (TULIP Japan Branch Chief) -
As Kosuke Aso -
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As Shintani Kosaku -
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As Goro Kawamoto -
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As Mumyo Tsunataro -
As Tsumaki -
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As Sakon Takatani -
As Yutaro Nomura -
As Warrior (segment "Hoichi the Earless") -
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As Sakon Shiba -
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As Shume Okuno -
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As Lieutenant Aikawa -
As Jakoman -
As Hachiro Kiyokawa -
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As Ng -
As Masagi Shohei -
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As Gunjuro Ohba -
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As 手塚徹 -
As Gu Shimizu -
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As Goro Kawamoto -
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As Doi Ōkō Toshi -
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As Takayama -
As Hikokuro Omodaka -
As Toru Tezuka -
As Masao Igarashi -
As Kazuo Kasami -
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As Mizuhara -
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As Jiro -
As Yusuke Komiya -
As Miyahara -
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As Narumi -
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As Slasher Tetsuji -
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As Sadamasa Ishikawa -
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As Fumizo Mitsuki -
As Kirishima -
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As Tanabe -
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As Senba
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As Keisuke Otori -
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As Ihei Ôsawa -
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As Jinjûrô Ômura -
As Aboshi Samajirô -
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As Mondonoshô Hirano -
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As Rear Admiral Shimamura -
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As Kurozumi Tenzen -
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As Morimoto -
As Captain Koda -
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