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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 audienc…
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- Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen (1990) Cast
- Harakiri (1962) as Hikokuro Omodaka
- You Only Live Twice (1967) as Tiger Tanaka
- The Cat Returns (2002) as Cat King (voice)
- Marco Polo (1982) as Vasaio
- Yoshitsune (2005) as Minamoto no Yorimasa (Gen-ji)
- Inochi (1986) as Takahara Masamichi
- Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (1991) as Master Zhang
- HOTEL (1990) as Ohara Tetsutaro
- Hashiran ka! (1995) as 前田米吉
- Toshiie and Matsu (2002) as Tarozaemon Iguchi
- Ōgon no Hibi (1978) as Imai Sōkyū
- Gokenin Zankuro (1995) Cast
- Kwaidan (1965) as Warrior (segment "Hoichi the Earless")
- Masked Blade (1983) Cast
- Sanada Taiheiki (1985) as Sanada Masayuki
- Crayon Shin-chan: Explosion! The Hot Spring's Feel Good Final Battle (1999) as Tamba (voice)
- Zero Woman: Red Handcuffs (1974) as Nagumo
- Night Train (1987) as Isaburo Tamura
- The Bullet Train (1975) as Sunaga
- Tokugawa Chronicles: Ambition of the 3 Branches (1986) as Naruse Hayatonosho
- The Bushido Blade (1981) as Lord Yamato
- The Twilight Samurai (2002) as Tozaemon Iguchi
- 水曜ドラマ 宮本武蔵 (1984) as 平田無二斎
- Bohachi Bushido: Code of the Forgotten Eight (1973) as Shino
- Matsudaira Ukon Jikencho (1982) Cast
- Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather (1982) as Uichi Suda, The Big Boss
- Shogun's Ninja (1980) as Tozawa Hakuunsai
- The Ginger Tree (1989) as Hirushi Tsushima
- Fireflies in the North (1984) as Ishikura
- Gozu (2003) Cast
- T.R.Y. (2003) Cast
- 新幹線物語'93夏 (1993) as 黒木哲也
- The Water Margin (1972) as Jade Unicorn, Lu Chun I
- Battles Without Honor and Humanity (1973) Cast
- The Happiness of the Katakuris (2002) as Granpa Jinpei Katakuri
- Love: Starting on a Journey (1985) Cast
- The Peking Man (1997) as Osone
- Samurai Reincarnation (1981) as Muramasa
- Pigs and Battleships (1961) as Slasher Tetsuji
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Most-watched Tetsuro Tamba films currently: Harakiri (1962), You Only Live Twice (1967), The Cat Returns (2002), Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (1991), Kwaidan (1965).
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Selected TV credits: Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen (1990), Marco Polo (1982), Yoshitsune (2005), Inochi (1986), HOTEL (1990).
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