Tetsuro Tamba?
Tetsuro Tamba
🎂 Jul 17, 1922 — 🕯️ Sep 24, 2006 (84 years)
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.
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Oscars
150
Movies
17
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Harakiri
1962
You Only Live Twice
1967
The Cat Returns
2002
Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky
1991
Kwaidan
1965
The Water Margin
1972
The Twilight Samurai
2002
Crayon Shin-chan: Explosion! The Hot Spring's Feel Good Final Battle
1999
13 Assassins
1963
Twilight of the Cockroaches
1987
Bandits vs. Samurai Squadron
1978
Port Arthur
1980
Goyokin
1969
Daredevil in the Castle
1961
The Imperial Navy
1981
The Bullet Train
1975
The Fall of Ako Castle
1978
Shogun's Samurai
1978
Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather
1982
The Castle of Sand
1974
Samurai Reincarnation
1981
Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Proxy War
1973
Message from Space
1978
All Men Are Brothers
1975
Graveyard of Honor
2002
The Shogun Assassins
1979
Zero Woman: Red Handcuffs
1974
Hunter in the Dark
1979
Prophecies of Nostradamus
1974
August Without Emperor
1978
Mount Hakkoda
1977
The Happiness of the Katakuris
2002
Battle Anthem
1983
The Battle of Okinawa
1971
Sugata Sanshiro
1977
Night Train
1987
Three Outlaw Samurai
1964
A Taxing Woman's Return
1988
Bohachi Bushido: Code of the Forgotten Eight
1973
Yakuza Ladies 3
1989
Revenge
1964
Zero
1984
Shogun's Ninja
1980
The Incident
1978
Samurai Spy
1965
Pigs and Battleships
1961
The International Gang of Kobe
1975
Violent Streets
1974
Shogun's Shadow
1989
Assassination
1964
TV Shows
Key Hunter
1968
Hashiran ka!
1995
HOTEL
1990
Ōgon no Hibi
1978
Toshiie and Matsu
2002
Inochi
1986
Yoshitsune
2005
水曜ドラマ 宮本武蔵
1984
Sanada Taiheiki
1985
G-Men '75
1975
Tokugawa Chronicles: Ambition of the 3 Branches
1986
新幹線物語'93夏
1993
The Veteran Trio
1999
Marco Polo
1982
Byakkotai
1986
Tabaruzaka
1987
Life of St. Blue Eyes
1984
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Tetsuro Tamba
1922-07-17 · 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.