Tetsuro Tamba
Acting
Born: 1922-07-17 · Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
Died: 2006-09-24
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 c
🎬 Movies (20)
Teruo Ishii Fan Club
2006
Demon Pond
2005
The Thousand Year Fire
2004
Capone: Roppongi Renkin no Teio
2004
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
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
📺 TV Shows (20)
Yoshitsune
2005
Minamoto no Yorimasa (Gen-ji)
Order Made ~Shiawase Iro no Shinshi Fuku Mise~
2004
Yumemiru Budo
2003
Toshiie and Matsu
2002
Tarozaemon Iguchi
The Veteran Trio
1999
Inui Sanshiro
Kaseifu wa mita!
1997
Hashiran ka!
1995
前田米吉
Gokenin Zankuro
1995
Coming Home
1994
Shirota Fukuzo
新幹線物語'93夏
1993
黒木哲也
Hanshichi Torimonochō
1992
The Tale of Genji
1991
Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen
1990
HOTEL
1990
Ohara Tetsutaro
The Ginger Tree
1989
Hirushi Tsushima
Tabaruzaka
1987
Ôyama Tunayoshi
Byakkotai
1986
Jinbo Kuranosuke
Inochi
1986
Takahara Masamichi
Tokugawa Chronicles: Ambition of the 3 Branches
1986
Naruse Hayatonosho
Sanada Taiheiki
1985
Sanada Masayuki