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