Tetsuro Tamba
Profile info
Known forActing
GenderMale
Birthday17 July 1922
Died24 September 2006 (age 84)
Place of birthShinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
Known credits356
Biography
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 audienc…
Teruo Ishii Fan Club
2006
Demon Pond
2005
Yoshitsune
2005 · Minamoto no Yorimasa (Gen-ji)
Order Made ~Shiawase Iro no Shinshi Fuku Mise~
2004
The Thousand Year Fire
2004
Capone: Roppongi Renkin no Teio
2004
Yumemiru Budo
2003
Gozu
2003
Yakuza Demon
2003 · Michitane Tendou
A Case of Murder by the Atami Station Taxi Stand
2003
T.R.Y.
2003
Shura Group Part 2
2002
The Twilight Samurai
2002 · Tozaemon Iguchi
Deadly Outlaw: Rekka
2002 · Sanada
The Cat Returns
2002 · Cat King (voice)
Graveyard of Honor
2002 · Tetsuji Tokura
The Happiness of the Katakuris
2002 · Granpa Jinpei Katakuri
Shura Group
2002
Toshiie and Matsu
2002 · Tarozaemon Iguchi
Shura Group Part 1
2002
Ino Tadataka: Meridian Dreams
2001
The Making Of The Katakuris
2001
修羅のみち
2001
Blind Beast vs Killer Dwarf
2001
Sakuya: The Slayer of Demons
2000 · Old Master
A Class to Remember IV: Fifteen
2000 · Tetsuo Hatake
The Stupid Teacher
2000 · Utaemon Baba
Japanese Hell
1999 · Asu Shino
The Veteran Trio
1999 · Inui Sanshiro
Jubaku: Spellbound
1999 · Tajiro Kawakami
Crayon Shin-chan: Explosion! The Hot Spring's Feel Good Final Battle
1999 · Tamba (voice)
Screwed
1998 · Landlord
The Peking Man
1997 · Osone
Kaseifu wa mita!
1997
Fujisawa Shuhei's Sparkling Sword: Puppeteer in the Shadows
1997
Hashiran ka!
1995 · 前田米吉
Gokenin Zankuro
1995
Tetsuro Tamba’s Great Spiritual World 3: Amazing Reincarnation Story That Ran Around the Whole
1994
Tetsuro Tamba’s Great Spiritual World 3: Amazing Reincarnation Story That Ran Around the Whole
1994 · Director
Tetsuro Tamba’s Great Spiritual World 3: Amazing Reincarnation Story That Ran Around the Whole
1994 · Screenplay
Coming Home
1994 · Shirota Fukuzo
Psychic: Traveler to the Unknown
1994
新幹線物語'93夏
1993 · 黒木哲也
Emperor of Upheaval
1993
The Supernormal II
1993
Hanshichi Torimonochō
1992
Taira no Kiyomori
1992
Minamoto Yoshitsune
1991
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