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Tetsuro Tamba
Acting

Tetsuro Tamba

Born July 17, 1922 - Died September 24, 2006Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan

Yearbook Entry

Class of… whatever timeline this is.

“I was voted most likely to survive the post-credit scene.”

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 A...

In THE MULTIxVERSE

You Only Live Twice

You Only Live Twice

as Tiger Tanaka

OTHERverse

Tetsuro Tamba in Cinematic Lore

All Lore

Lore entries connected to movies featuring this actor.

Phrase

Shaken, Not Stirred

The most famous drink order in cinema history.

DEPTH III
Philosophy

The Bond Mythos

Not a man. A mythology.

DEPTH IV
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Also Known For

Harakiri

Harakiri

1962

The Cat Returns

The Cat Returns

2002

The Twilight Samurai

The Twilight Samurai

2002

Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky

Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky

1991

Kwaidan

Kwaidan

1965

Zero Woman: Red Handcuffs

Zero Woman: Red Handcuffs

1974

The Castle of Sand

The Castle of Sand

1974

Giant Rumble

Giant Rumble

1964

Crayon Shin-chan: Explosion! The Hot Spring's Feel Good Final Battle

Crayon Shin-chan: Explosion! The Hot Spring's Feel Good Final Battle

1999

The Bullet Train

The Bullet Train

1975

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