Tetsuro Tamba

Tetsuro Tamba – Movies, TV Shows & Filmography

Acting
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.

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Tetsuro Tamba – Filmography

The Castle of Sand (1974) HD
The Castle of Sand (1974) Crime, Drama
Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather (1982) HD
Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather (1982) Action, Crime
13 Assassins (1963) HD
13 Assassins (1963) Action, Adventure
Goyokin (1969) HD
Goyokin (1969) Action, Drama
The Battle of Okinawa (1971) HD
The Battle of Okinawa (1971) History, War
Samurai Spy (1965) HD
Samurai Spy (1965) Action, Drama
Shogun's Ninja (1980) HD
Shogun's Ninja (1980) Action, Adventure
Harakiri (1962) HD
Harakiri (1962) Action, Drama
Pigs and Battleships (1961) HD
Pigs and Battleships (1961) Crime, Drama
The 7th Dawn (1964) HD
The 7th Dawn (1964) Adventure, Drama
You Only Live Twice (1967) HD
You Only Live Twice (1967) Action, Adventure
Message from Space (1978) HD
Message from Space (1978) Action, Adventure
Operation Plazma in Osaka (1976) HD
Operation Plazma in Osaka (1976) Action, Crime
Violent Streets (1974) HD
Violent Streets (1974) Action, Crime
The Shogun Assassins (1979) HD
The Shogun Assassins (1979) Action, Drama
Murderer! (1976) HD
Murderer! (1976) Action
Crimson Bat - Oichi: Wanted.. (1970) HD
Crimson Bat - Oichi: Wanted.. (1970) Action, Adventure
The Happiness of the Katakuris (2002) HD
The Happiness of the Katakuris (2002) Comedy, Drama
Samurai from Nowhere (1964) HD
Samurai from Nowhere (1964) Action, Adventure
Three Outlaw Samurai (1964) HD
Three Outlaw Samurai (1964) Action, Drama
Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (1991) HD
Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (1991) Action, Comedy
Tokyo: The Last War (1989) HD
Tokyo: The Last War (1989) Fantasy, Horror
Shadow Hunters (1972) HD
Shadow Hunters (1972) Action, Adventure
Seven Nights in Japan (1976) HD
Seven Nights in Japan (1976) Comedy, Drama