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