Acting
Tetsuro Tamba
1922 · Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
30 films
Bio
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.
Filmography
Harakiri
Hikokuro Omodaka
You Only Live Twice
Tiger Tanaka
The Cat Returns
Cat King (voice)
Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky
Master Zhang
Graveyard of Honor
Tetsuji Tokura
Port Arthur
Gentaro Kodama
Kwaidan
Warrior (segment "Hoichi the Earless")
Gozu
The Bullet Train
Sunaga
Zero Woman: Red Handcuffs
Nagumo
Battles Without Honor and Humanity
Tales of Young Genji Kuro 3