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