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  • BIRTH 17/07/1922
  • DEATH 24/09/2006
  • Country Japan
  • SHOWS 3
  • MOVIES 51
  • PRODUCTION 1

Tetsurō Tanba

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.

Tetsurō Tanba

Shows (3)

Marco Polo
Marco Polo
Saiamon
Yoshitsune
Yoshitsune
Minamoto no Yorimasa (Gen-ji)
Inochi
Inochi
Takahara Masamichi

Movies (51)

猫の恩返し
猫の恩返し
Cat King (voice)
You Only Live Twice
You Only Live Twice
Tiger Tanaka
切腹
切腹
Hikokuro Omodaka
力王
力王
Master Zhang
十三人の刺客
十三人の刺客
Doi Ōkō Toshi
さくや 妖怪伝
さくや 妖怪伝
Old Master
カタクリ家の幸福
カタクリ家の幸福
Granpa Jinpei Katakuri
宇宙からのメッセージ
宇宙からのメッセージ
Ernest Noguchi
たそがれ清兵衛
たそがれ清兵衛
Tozaemon Iguchi
新幹線大爆破
新幹線大爆破
Sunaga
御用金
御用金
Rokugo Tatewaki
激動の昭和史 沖縄決戦
激動の昭和史 沖縄決戦
Lieutenant General Isamu Cho
陽暉楼
陽暉楼
Kochi Notable
潜水艦ろ号未だ浮上せず
潜水艦ろ号未だ浮上せず
影狩り
影狩り
仁義なき戦い 代理戦争
仁義なき戦い 代理戦争
Tatsuo Akashi
Tokyo Pop
Tokyo Pop
Mr. Dota
暴力教室
暴力教室
めくらのお市 命貰います
めくらのお市 命貰います
Hyoe
暗殺
暗殺
Hachiro Kiyokawa
ギャング対Gメン
ギャング対Gメン
Toru Tezuka
三匹の侍
三匹の侍
Sakon Shiba
白昼の無頼漢
白昼の無頼漢
Miyahara
豚と軍艦
豚と軍艦
Slasher Tetsuji
沈黙 SILENCE
沈黙 SILENCE
Cristóvão Ferreira
ポルノ時代劇 忘八武士道
ポルノ時代劇 忘八武士道
Shino
0課の女 赤い手錠
0課の女 赤い手錠
Nagumo
日本沈没
日本沈没
Prime Minister Yamamoto
砂の器
砂の器
Detective Eitaro Imanishi
出所祝い
出所祝い
Genryu Asakura
ジャコ萬と鉄
ジャコ萬と鉄
Jakoman
クレヨンしんちゃん 爆発!温泉わくわく大決戦
クレヨンしんちゃん…
Tamba (voice)
緋牡丹博徒 鉄火場列伝
緋牡丹博徒 鉄火場列伝
ならず者
ならず者
鬼龍院花子の生涯
鬼龍院花子の生涯
Uichi Suda, The Big Boss
愛・旅立ち
愛・旅立ち
連合艦隊
連合艦隊
Jisaburo Ozawa
暴力街
暴力街
Shimamura Kansai
極道恐怖大劇場 牛頭 GOZU
極道恐怖大劇場 牛頭 GOZU
水滸傳
水滸傳
Jade Unicorn, Lu Chun I
怪談
怪談
Warrior (segment "Hoichi the Earless")
ゴキブリたちの黄昏
ゴキブリたちの黄昏
Grandpa (voice)
事件
事件
Lawyer Kikuchi
丹下左膳 飛燕居合斬り
丹下左膳 飛燕居合斬り
Lord Tsushima Yagyu
金融腐蝕列島〔呪縛〕
金融腐蝕列島〔呪縛〕
Tajiro Kawakami
ポルノの帝王
ポルノの帝王
神戸国際ギャング
神戸国際ギャング
Rinsei
人喰海女
人喰海女
マヌケ先生
マヌケ先生
Utaemon Baba
BE FREE!
BE FREE!
Keizo Hasegawa

Production

三匹の侍
三匹の侍