Tetsuro Tamba
Tetsuro Tamba
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Tetsuro Tamba

Actor 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 d...

Known for

FILMOGRAPHY
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You Only Live Twice

You Only Live Twice

1967 · Tiger Tanaka

The Cat Returns

The Cat Returns

2002 · Cat King (voice)

Harakiri

Harakiri

1962 · Hikokuro Omodaka

Kwaidan

Kwaidan

1965 · Warrior (segment "Hoichi the Earless")

Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky

Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky

1991 · Master Zhang

The Twilight Samurai

The Twilight Samurai

2002 · Tozaemon Iguchi

Gozu

Gozu

2003 · Movie

The Happiness of the Katakuris

The Happiness of the Katakuris

2002 · Granpa Jinpei Katakuri

Battles Without Honor and Humanity

Battles Without Honor and Humanity

1973 · Movie

Three Outlaw Samurai

Three Outlaw Samurai

1964 · Sakon Shiba

Goyokin

Goyokin

1969 · Rokugo Tatewaki

The Bullet Train

The Bullet Train

1975 · Sunaga

Pigs and Battleships

Pigs and Battleships

1961 · Slasher Tetsuji

The 5-Man Army

The 5-Man Army

1969 · Samurai

Graveyard of Honor

Graveyard of Honor

2002 · Tetsuji Tokura

The Castle of Sand

The Castle of Sand

1974 · Detective Eitaro Imanishi

Zero Woman: Red Handcuffs

Zero Woman: Red Handcuffs

1974 · Nagumo

Message from Space

Message from Space

1978 · Ernest Noguchi

Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Proxy War

Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Proxy War

1973 · Tatsuo Akashi

A Taxing Woman's Return

A Taxing Woman's Return

1988 · Sadohara