Tetsuro Tamba
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.
Filmography
- Gozu2003 · Takashi Miike
The Cat Returns2002 · Hiroyuki Morita
The Twilight Samurai2002 · Yoji Yamada
Crayon Shinchan the Movie: Burst! Hot Spring Battle1999 · Keiichi Hara
Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky1991 · Lam Ngai-chai- Shogun's Samurai: The Yagyu Clan Conspiracy1978 · Kinji Fukasaku
The Bullet Train1975 · Junya Satō
The Castle of Sand1974 · Yoshitarō Nomura- Submersion of Japan1973 · Shirō Moritani
- Bohachi Bushido: Code of the Forgotten Eight1973 · Teruo Ishii
You Only Live Twice1967 · Lewis Gilbert
Harakiri1962 · Masaki Kobayashi
