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