Biography
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 lat…
Career works
350
Movies
321
Series
29
Career average
7.2/10
Birth date
07/17/1922
Place of birth
Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
Date of death
09/24/2006
Filmography highlights
Movies
Teruo Ishii Fan Club
2006
Demon Pond
2005 · 6.6
The Thousand Year Fire
2004 · 7.5
Capone: Roppongi Renkin no Teio
2004
Gozu
2003 · 6.8
Yakuza Demon
2003 · 6.3
T.R.Y.
2003 · 7.2
Shura Group Part 2
2002
The Twilight Samurai
2002 · 7.8
Deadly Outlaw: Rekka
2002 · 6.6
The Cat Returns
2002 · 7.1
Graveyard of Honor
2002 · 6.3
The Happiness of the Katakuris
2002 · 6.9
Shura Group
2002
Ino Tadataka: Meridian Dreams
2001
Series
Yoshitsune
2005 · 8.3
Toshiie and Matsu
2002 · 8.3
The Veteran Trio
1999 · 9.0
Hashiran ka!
1995
Gokenin Zankuro
1995 · 8.0
新幹線物語'93夏
1993
Hanshichi Torimonochō
1992
The Tale of Genji
1991
Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen
1990 · 9.5
HOTEL
1990
The Ginger Tree
1989 · 5.7
Tabaruzaka
1987
Byakkotai
1986
Inochi
1986
Tokugawa Chronicles: Ambition of the 3 Branches
1986