Tetsuro Tamba
Age: N/A | From: Tokyo, Japan
Person Details
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Aliases: 丹波 哲郎 , Tetzuro Tamba , Tetsurô Tanba , Tetsuro Tambo , Tetsurô Tamba , Tetsurou Tanba
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Tokyo, Japan
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Movie Involvements: 146
TV Involvements: 14
Most Famous Work
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 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.
Most Famous Work
Hashiran ka!
(1995) 前田米吉
Ōgon no Hibi
(1978) Imai Sōkyū
Inochi
(1986) Takahara Masamichi
Toshiie and Matsu
(2002) Tarozaemon Iguchi
水曜ドラマ 宮本武蔵
(1984) 平田無二斎
Yoshitsune
(2005) Minamoto no Yorimasa (Gen-ji)
HOTEL
(1990) Ohara Tetsutaro
Coming Home
(1994) Shirota FukuzoActing
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
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| 2006 | Tiger Tanaka (archive footage) | |
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| 2005 | N/A | |
| Minamoto no Yorimasa (Gen-ji) | ||
| 2004 | N/A | |
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| 2003 | N/A | |
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| Michitane Tendou | ||
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| 2002 | Tiger Tanaka (archive footage) (uncredited) | |
| Tiger Tanaka (archive footage) (uncredited) | ||
| Tozaemon Iguchi | ||
| Sanada | ||
| Cat King (voice) | ||
| Tetsuji Tokura | ||
| Granpa Jinpei Katakuri | ||
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| Tarozaemon Iguchi | ||
| 2001 | N/A | |
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| 2000 | Old Master | |
| Tetsuo Hatake | ||
| Utaemon Baba | ||
| 1999 | Asu Shino | |
| Inui Sanshiro | ||
| Tajiro Kawakami | ||
| Tamba (voice) | ||
| 1998 | Landlord | |
| 1997 | Osone | |
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| 1995 | 前田米吉 | |
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| 1994 | N/A | |
| Shirota Fukuzo | ||
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| 1992 | N/A | |
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| 1991 | N/A | |
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| Master Zhang | ||
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| Denkichi Tsuzaki | ||
| Time Patrol leader | ||
| 1990 | N/A | |
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| Ryotaro Sakurazawa | ||
| Tsuneiro Kamisaka | ||
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| Ryo Okamoto | ||
| Ohara Tetsutaro | ||
| 1989 | N/A | |
| Jinzaburi Shinzaki | ||
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| Takeo Sakanishi | ||
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| 吉野博士 | ||
| Hotta Masamori | ||
| 1988 | N/A | |
| Mr. Dota | ||
| Sadohara | ||
| 1987 | N/A | |
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| Grandpa (voice) | ||
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| Ōishi Kuranosuke | ||
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| Isaburo Tamura | ||
| 1986 | Jinbo Kuranosuke | |
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| Keizo Hasegawa | ||
| Panapora Chief Handa | ||
| Yakuza boss | ||
| Takahara Masamichi | ||
| Naruse Hayatonosho | ||
| 1985 | N/A | |
| Kazumasa Tashiro | ||
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| Sanada Masayuki | ||
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| 1984 | N/A | |
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| Ishikura | ||
| Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto | ||
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| 平田無二斎 | ||
| Yagyu Munefuyu | ||
| 1983 | N/A | |
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| Kochi Notable | ||
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| Yamamoto | ||
| 1982 | Vasaio | |
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| Kanetaka Okamura | ||
| Hideki Tojo | ||
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| Uichi Suda, The Big Boss | ||
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| 1981 | Sugibayashi | |
| Gozaburo Saito | ||
| Jisaburo Ozawa | ||
| Lord Yamato | ||
| Muramasa | ||
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| 1980 | Tozawa Hakuunsai | |
| Akiji Nishikawa | ||
| Gentaro Kodama | ||
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| Tatsuo Akashi | ||
| President Sakakibara | ||
| 1979 | Kato Kiyomasa | |
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| Okitsugu Tanuma | ||
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| 1978 | Yanagisawa | |
| General Wada | ||
| Army General Mikami | ||
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| Kichibei | ||
| Lawyer Kikuchi | ||
| Ernest Noguchi | ||
| Ogasawara Gensinsai | ||
| Imai Sōkyū | ||
| 1977 | Iinuma | |
| Captain Munekata | ||
| Colonel Kojima | ||
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| Arashuk | ||
| 1976 | Nīto Kouken | |
| Captain Saito | ||
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| Terrorist Leader (uncredited) | ||
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| 1975 | Rinsei | |
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| Captain Munekata | ||
| Sunaga | ||
| Lu Chun I | ||
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| 1974 | Shugi | |
| Detective Eitaro Imanishi | ||
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| Himself | ||
| Dr. Nishiyama | ||
| Nagumo | ||
| Shimamura Kansai | ||
| 1973 | Prime Minister Yamamoto | |
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| Tatsuo Akashi | ||
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| Noboru Yamaguchi | ||
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| Shino | ||
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| 1972 | N/A | |
| Kagemetsuke | ||
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| Jade Unicorn, Lu Chun I | ||
| Sergeant Katsuo Togashi | ||
| 1971 | Cristóvão Ferreira | |
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| Genryu Asakura | ||
| Chief Inspector | ||
| Lieutenant General Isamu Cho | ||
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| 1970 | N/A | |
| Kuroki | ||
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| Soshun Kochiyama | ||
| Hyoe | ||
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| 1969 | N/A | |
| Samurai | ||
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| Rokugo Tatewaki | ||
| 1968 | Kuroki | |
| Commander | ||
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| Lieutenant Colonel Akiyama | ||
| Tetsuji Kasai | ||
| 1967 | N/A | |
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| Police Inspector Kitagawa | ||
| Kotaro Takamura | ||
| Tiger Tanaka | ||
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| Sakai | ||
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| 1966 | J1 (TULIP Japan Branch Chief) | |
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| Shintani Kosaku | ||
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| Lord Tsushima Yagyu | ||
| Kosuke Aso | ||
| 1965 | Yutaro Nomura | |
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| Sakon Takatani | ||
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| Tsumaki | ||
| Mumyo Tsunataro | ||
| Warrior (segment "Hoichi the Earless") | ||
| 1964 | N/A | |
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| Shume Okuno | ||
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| Ng | ||
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| Hachiro Kiyokawa | ||
| Lieutenant Aikawa | ||
| Gunjuro Ohba | ||
| Sakon Shiba | ||
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| Jakoman | ||
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| 1963 | Doi Ōkō Toshi | |
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| Gu Shimizu | ||
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| Goro Kawamoto | ||
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| 手塚徹 | ||
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| 1962 | N/A | |
| Kazuo Kasami | ||
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| Toru Tezuka | ||
| Goro Kawamoto | ||
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| Hikokuro Omodaka | ||
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| Masao Igarashi | ||
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| Mizuhara | ||
| Takayama | ||
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| 1961 | Miyahara | |
| Jiro | ||
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| Yusuke Komiya | ||
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| Slasher Tetsuji | ||
| Sadamasa Ishikawa | ||
| 1960 | Tanabe | |
| Fumizo Mitsuki | ||
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| 1959 | N/A | |
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| Senba | ||
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| 1958 | N/A | |
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| Keisuke Otori | ||
| Ihei Ôsawa | ||
| 1957 | N/A | |
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| Jinjûrô Ômura | ||
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| Rear Admiral Shimamura | ||
| Aboshi Samajirô | ||
| 1956 | N/A | |
| Kurozumi Tenzen | ||
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| 1955 | N/A | |
| Morimoto | ||
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| 1954 | N/A | |
| Captain Koda | ||
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| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
Directing
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
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| 1994 | Director | |
| 1988 | Director | |
| 1980 | Director | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Writing
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
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| 1994 | Screenplay | |
| 1990 | Screenplay | |
| 1989 | Idea | |
| Writer | ||
| 1980 | Screenplay | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Production
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Executive Producer | |
| 1989 | General Manager | |
| 1980 | Executive Producer | |
| 1964 | Producer | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |