Kei Tani
Actor · Since 1999
Known for
Long careers are rarer than they look, and Kei Tani has become a familiar face whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. Another entry worth naming is 'Swing Girls'. Television and film have both stayed in regular use across the career. 'After Life' remains the reference point, thanks largely to Kennosuke Nakamura.
Kei Tani
Actor · Since 1999
42 Movies · 4 Series
Long careers are rarer than they look, and Kei Tani has become a familiar face whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. Another entry worth naming is 'Swing Girls'. Television and film have both stayed in regular use across the career. 'After Life' remains the reference point, thanks largely to Kennosuke Nakamura.
Movies
Plays Morishita
Swing Girls
2004
Plays Kennosuke Nakamura
After Life
1999
Plays Burazza (voice)
Jungle Emperor Leo
1997
Plays Chief Tanida ("Printemps Cosmetics" Charm Girl Chief)
Youth Season Continued
1964
Plays Tokio Misaki
As the River Flows
2000
Plays Kagemaru
Samurai Fiction
1998
Plays Akakabe Yasoba
Miyamoto Musashi IV: The Duel at Ichijo-ji Temple
1964
Plays Kawamura
Tokyo Heaven
1990
Plays Kei Taniyama
Kaisha monogatari: Memories of You
1988
Plays Junpei Kawamoto
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
1974
Plays Roushi
Red Shadow
2001
Plays Kaneo Nashimoto
Las Vegas Free-For-All
1967
Plays Sasaki
Free and Easy 9
1997
Plays Sasaki
Free and Easy 16
2005
Plays Principal Tanokura
Returning the Favor
2006
Plays Kazuo Sasaki
Free and Easy 4
1991
Plays Kenzo Sakai
Chameleon
2008
Plays Keita Yamagami
Japan's No. 1 Shocked Man
1971
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kei Tani still alive?
Kei Tani passed away on September 11, 2010 at age 78.
What are the most famous roles of Kei Tani?
Kei Tani is best known for roles in After Life, Swing Girls, Jungle Emperor Leo.
How many movies has Kei Tani been in?
Over a 50-year career (since 1960), Kei Tani has appeared in 42 movies and 4 TV shows.
What was Kei Tani's first movie?
The career of Kei Tani began with The Woman Who Touched Legs (1960).
What is Kei Tani's most recent movie or series?
Kei Tani's most recent release is Free and Easy 20: Final, which premiered on December 26, 2009.
What TV shows has Kei Tani appeared in?
On television, Kei Tani has appeared in Emergency Room 24 Hours, Tales of the Bizarre, My Little Chef, Haguregumo.
Kei Tani
1932-02-22 · Ota, Tokyo, Japan
Long careers are rarer than they look, and Kei Tani has become a familiar face whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. Another entry worth naming is 'Swing Girls'. Television and film have both stayed in regular use across the career. 'After Life' remains the reference point, thanks largely to Kennosuke Nakamura.