Hiroshi Tanaka, a renowned Japanese actor, embarked on his life's journey on January 1, 1934, in the culturally rich and historic city of Kyoto, Japan. This remarkable individual would go on to leave an indelible mark on the world of entertainment, captivating audiences with his captivating performances in various films and television shows. Some of his most notable roles include J.A.K.Q. Blitzkrieg Squad, which premiered in 1977, I Want To, which was released in 1979, and Death of a Ninja, which was a box office hit in 1982. Throughout his illustrious career, Hiroshi Tanaka consistently demonstrated his impressive range as an actor, effortlessly bringing complex characters to life on the big and small screens. Tragically, Hiroshi Tanaka's life was cut short when he passed away on January 2, 1993, in Tokyo, Japan, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and entertain generations of film enthusiasts to this day.
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BornJan 1, 1934 Kyoto, Japan
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Career
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1988

Grave of the Fireflies as Person in Bank (voice)
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1982

Ninja in the Dragon's Den as Fukusa / Uncle Fu
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Iga ninpôchô as Hanzo Hattori
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1976

Sister Street Fighter: Fifth Level Fist as Gan Miyamoto
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1974

The Pacific Connection as Mori
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Return of the Street Fighter as Isamu Otaguro
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1973

Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons as Murao Koyata
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1972

Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril as Jûzaemon Kashiwagi
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1971

Red Sun as 2nd Samurai
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1970
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1966
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1965

Red Beard as Thug
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1964

Onibaba as Horse Riding Samurai