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Birthday
July 17, 1922
Day of Death
2006-09-24
(84 years old)
Place of Birth
Tokyo, Japan
Also Known As
丹波 哲郎
Tetzuro Tamba
Tetsurô Tanba
Tetsuro Tambo
Tetsurô Tamba
Tetsurou Tanba
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 audiences extended beyond Bond, with standout performances in films like Bridge to the Sun and The 7th Dawn.
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Best Ever Bond
as Tiger Tanaka (archive footage) (uncredited)
Bond Girls Are Forever
as Tiger Tanaka (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Twilight Samurai
as Tozaemon Iguchi
Deadly Outlaw: Rekka
as Sanada
The Cat Returns
as Cat King (voice)
Graveyard of Honor
as Tetsuji Tokura
The Happiness of the Katakuris
as Granpa Jinpei Katakuri
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