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