Tetsurō Tamba

Also known as Tetsuro Tamba, Tamba Tetsuro, Tamba Tetsurō, Tetsurou Tamba, Tamba Tetsurou

Japanese actor (1922–2006)

Film & TV

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…

Known for

Teruo Ishii Fan Club2006
Demon Pond2005
Yoshitsune — Minamoto no Yorimasa (Gen-ji)2005
Capone: Roppongi Renkin no Teio2004
The Thousand Year Fire2004
Order Made ~Shiawase Iro no Shinshi Fuku Mise~2004
Gozu2003
A Case of Murder by the Atami Station Taxi Stand2003
T.R.Y.2003
Yakuza Demon — Michitane Tendou2003

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Type: Group
Origin: Brazil
Active from: 1960
Active to: 1992

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Discography

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Gender: male
Citizenship: Empire of Japan
Place of death: Mitaka
Occupation: film director
Educated at: Chuo University
Languages spoken: Japanese
Native language: Japanese
Official website: www.tamba.ne.jp
Image: Tanba Tetsuro.jpg
Height: 175
Number of children: 2

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date of death: 2006-09-24
date of birth: 1922-07-17
cause of death: pneumonia
manner of death: natural causes
name in kana: たんばてつろう
place of burial: Tama Cemetery
name in native language: 丹波哲郎
Commons category: Tetsurō Tamba
start of work period: 1952-00-00
end of work period: 2006-00-00
birth name: 丹波正三郎
writing language: Japanese
ethnic group: Japanese people

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