Tetsuro Tamba
Acting
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…
Filmography
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Teruo Ishii Fan Club
2006
Demon Pond
2005
Yoshitsune
2005
Order Made ~Shiawase Iro no Shinshi Fuku Mise~
Order Made ~Shiawase Iro no Shinshi Fuku Mise~
2004
The Thousand Year Fire
2004
Capone: Roppongi Renkin no Teio
2004
Yumemiru Budo
Yumemiru Budo
2003
Gozu
2003
Yakuza Demon
2003
A Case of Murder by the Atami Station Taxi Stand
A Case of Murder by the Atami Station Taxi Stand
2003
T.R.Y.
2003
Shura Group Part 2
2002
The Twilight Samurai
2002
Deadly Outlaw: Rekka
2002
The Cat Returns
2002
Graveyard of Honor
2002
The Happiness of the Katakuris
2002
Shura Group
2002
Toshiie and Matsu
2002
Shura Group Part 1
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
A Class to Remember IV: Fifteen
2000
The Stupid Teacher
2000
Japanese Hell
1999
The Veteran Trio
1999
Jubaku: Spellbound
1999
Crayon Shin-chan: Explosion! The Hot Spring's Feel Good Final Battle
1999
Screwed
1998
The Peking Man
1997
Kaseifu wa mita!
Kaseifu wa mita!
1997
Hashiran ka!
1995
Gokenin Zankuro
1995
Tetsuro Tamba’s Great Spiritual World 3: Amazing Reincarnation Story That Ran Around the Whole
1994
Coming Home
Coming Home
1994
Psychic: Traveler to the Unknown
1994
新幹線物語'93夏
1993
Emperor of Upheaval
1993
The Supernormal II
1993
Hanshichi Torimonochō
1992
Taira no Kiyomori
1992
Minamoto Yoshitsune
Minamoto Yoshitsune
1991
The Tale of Genji
1991
The Great Shogunate Battle
1991
Yakuza Warfare
1991
源氏九郎颯爽記 秘剣揚羽の蝶
1991
Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky
1991
The Hitman: Blood Smells Like Roses
1991
Kim's War
1991
Female Neo-Ninjas
1991
Heat Wave
1991
Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen
1990
1750 Days of Turbulence
1990
Be-In Bully High School
1990
Aurora Borealis
1990
13 Assassins
1990
Tetsuro Tamba's Great Spirit World 2: I was surprised when I died!!
1990
HOTEL
1990
The Ginger Tree
1989
Tokyo: The Last War
1989
Four Days of Snow and Blood
1989
The Political Game
1989
Yakuza Ladies 3
1989
長七郎江戸日記スペシャル 長七郎 大奥まかり通る
1989
Shogun's Shadow
1989
Tetsuro Tamba's Great Spirit World: What Happens When You Die
1989
Tokugawa Ieyasu – TBS Warlord Special
1988
Tokyo Pop
1988
A Taxing Woman's Return
1988
Tabaruzaka
1987
There Goes Benio, the Smart Girl
1987
Twilight of the Cockroaches
1987
You're My Destiny
1987
Ronin on a Mission
1987
Shinran: Path to Purity
1987
Night Train
1987
Tokyo Blackout
1987