Tetsurô Tanba

Tetsurô Tanba

Deceased · Born: Jul 17, 1922 · Died: Sep 24, 2006

Personal Details

Height5' 8"
BornJul 17, 1922 Tokyo, Japan
Spouse
  • Hoki

    ( Jan 1, 1977 to Apr 1, 2006 )
  • ?

    ( May 1, 1965 to Aug 5, 1975 )
  • ?

    ( Apr 5, 1955 to Jul 4, 1960 )

Biography

Tetsurô Tanba, a renowned Japanese actor and producer, made his mark on the world of cinema with his remarkable performances in a plethora of films. Born on July 17, 1922, in the vibrant city of Tokyo, Japan, Tanba's journey in the entertainment industry spanned nearly seven decades.

Throughout his illustrious career, Tanba appeared in a diverse range of films, showcasing his incredible versatility as an actor. Some of his most notable roles include his portrayal of a character in the 1967 James Bond film "You Only Live Twice", his performances in the critically acclaimed "Three Outlaw Samurai" (1964),and his appearance in the 1964 film "The 7th Dawn".

Tanba's personal life was also marked by a deep commitment to his loved ones. He was married to the lovely Hoki, and the couple shared a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure.

Despite his remarkable achievements and contributions to the world of cinema, Tanba's life came to a close on September 24, 2006, in his beloved city of Tokyo, Japan. His legacy, however, continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this day.

Career

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2003
{"id":225578,"title":"The Happiness of the Katakuris","year":"2002","character":"Granpa Jinpei Katakuri","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-happiness-of-the-katakuris","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_225578.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_225578.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
The Happiness of the Katakuris
The Happiness of the Katakuris as Granpa Jinpei Katakuri
{"id":221362,"title":"Graveyard of Honor","year":"2002","character":"Tetsuji Tokura","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/graveyard-of-honor-2002","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_221362.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_221362.jpg"},"released":1}
Graveyard of Honor
Graveyard of Honor as Tetsuji Tokura
{"id":84799,"title":"Best Ever Bond","year":"2002","character":"Tiger Tanaka (archive footage) (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/best-ever-bond","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_84799.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_84799.jpg"},"released":1}
Best Ever Bond
Best Ever Bond as Tiger Tanaka (archive footage) (uncredited)
{"id":53245,"title":"Bond Girls Are Forever","year":"2002","character":"Tiger Tanaka (archive footage) (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bond-girls-are-forever","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_53245.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_53245.jpg"},"released":1}
Bond Girls Are Forever
Bond Girls Are Forever as Tiger Tanaka (archive footage) (uncredited)
{"id":35088,"title":"The Twilight Samurai","year":"2002","character":"Tozaemon Iguchi","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-twilight-samurai","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_35088.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_35088.jpg"},"released":1}
The Twilight Samurai
The Twilight Samurai as Tozaemon Iguchi
{"id":12239,"title":"The Cat Returns","year":"2002","character":"Cat King (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-cat-returns","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5ucuvo4pihi0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5ucuvo4pihi0.jpg"},"released":1}
The Cat Returns
The Cat Returns as Cat King (voice)
{"id":229801,"title":"Kureyon Shinchan: Bakuhatsu! Onsen Wakuwaku Daikessen","year":"1999","character":"Tamba (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kureyon-shinchan-bakuhatsu-onsen-wakuwaku-daikessen","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_229801.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_229801.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
{"id":11171,"title":"Story of Ricky","year":"1991","character":"Master Zhang","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/story-of-ricky","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_11171.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_11171.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Story of Ricky
Story of Ricky as Master Zhang
{"id":220498,"title":"Heat Wave","year":"1991","character":"Denkichi Tsuzaki","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/heat-wave-1991","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_220498.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_220498.jpg"},"released":1}
Heat Wave
Heat Wave as Denkichi Tsuzaki
{"id":226577,"title":"Sh\u00f4gun Iemitsu no ranshin - Gekitotsu","year":"1989","character":"Hotta Masamori","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/shogun-iemitsu-no-ranshin-gekitotsu","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_226577.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_226577.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
{"id":61119,"title":"Tokyo Pop","year":"1988","character":"Mr. Dota","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tokyo-pop","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_61119.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_61119.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
Tokyo Pop
Tokyo Pop as Mr. Dota
{"id":224350,"title":"A Taxing Woman's Return","year":"1988","character":"Sadohara","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-taxing-womans-return","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_224350.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_224350.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":226936,"title":"Twilight of the Cockroaches","year":"1987","character":"Grandpa (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/twilight-of-the-cockroaches","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_226936.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_226936.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
{"id":225373,"title":"Samurai Reincarnation","year":"1981","character":"Muramasa","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/samurai-reincarnation","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_225373.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_225373.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
{"id":63324,"title":"The Bushido Blade","year":"1981","character":"Lord Yamato","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-bushido-blade","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63324.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63324.jpg"},"released":1}
The Bushido Blade
The Bushido Blade as Lord Yamato
{"id":218775,"title":"Ninja bugeicho momochi sandayu","year":"1980","character":"Tozawa Hakuunsai","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ninja-bugeicho-momochi-sandayu","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_218775.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_218775.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
{"id":119399,"title":"Hunter in the Dark","year":"1979","character":"Okitsugu Tanuma","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hunter-in-the-dark","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_119399.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_119399.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
Hunter in the Dark
Hunter in the Dark as Okitsugu Tanuma
{"id":26777,"title":"Message from Space","year":"1978","character":"Ernest Noguchi","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/message-from-space","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_26777.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_26777.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
Message from Space
Message from Space as Ernest Noguchi
{"id":224181,"title":"The Fall of Ako Castle","year":"1978","character":"Yanagisawa","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-fall-of-ako-castle","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_224181.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_224181.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":204711,"title":"High Seas Hijack","year":"1977","character":"Captain Munekata","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/high-seas-hijack","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_204711.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_204711.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
High Seas Hijack
High Seas Hijack as Captain Munekata
{"id":164177,"title":"Seven Nights in Japan","year":"1976","character":"Terrorist Leader (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/seven-nights-in-japan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164177.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164177.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
Seven Nights in Japan
Seven Nights in Japan as Terrorist Leader (uncredited)
{"id":226615,"title":"Bullet Train","year":"1975","character":"Sunaga","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bullet-train-1975","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_226615.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_226615.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
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Dong kai ji
Dong kai ji as Lu Chun I
{"id":225870,"title":"The Castle of Sand","year":"1974","character":"Detective Eitaro Imanishi","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-castle-of-sand","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_225870.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_225870.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
The Castle of Sand
The Castle of Sand as Detective Eitaro Imanishi
{"id":224757,"title":"Proxy War","year":"1973","character":"Tatsuo Akashi","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/proxy-war","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_224757.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_224757.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
Proxy War
Proxy War as Tatsuo Akashi
{"id":223682,"title":"Battles Without Honor and Humanity","year":"1973","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/battles-without-honor-and-humanity","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_223682.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_223682.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":125501,"title":"Seven Blows of the Dragon","year":"1972","character":"Jade Unicorn, Lu Chun I","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/seven-blows-of-the-dragon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_125501.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_125501.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
Seven Blows of the Dragon
Seven Blows of the Dragon as Jade Unicorn, Lu Chun I
{"id":64940,"title":"Chinmoku","year":"1971","character":"Crist\u00f3v\u00e3o Ferreira","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/chinmoku","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64940.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64940.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
Chinmoku
Chinmoku as Cristóvão Ferreira
{"id":110921,"title":"The 5-Man Army","year":"1969","character":"Samurai","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-5-man-army","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5it3l7akj180.jpeg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5it3l7akj180.jpeg"},"released":1}
1969
{"id":6080,"title":"You Only Live Twice","year":"1967","character":"Tiger Tanaka","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/you-only-live-twice","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/494g5n663fj0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/494g5n663fj0.jpg"},"released":1}
1967
You Only Live Twice
You Only Live Twice as Tiger Tanaka
{"id":101062,"title":"Tange Sazen: Hien iaigiri","year":"1966","character":"Lord Tsushima Yagyu","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tange-sazen-hien-iaigiri","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_101062.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_101062.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
Tange Sazen: Hien iaigiri
Tange Sazen: Hien iaigiri as Lord Tsushima Yagyu
{"id":133736,"title":"Samurai Spy","year":"1965","character":"Sakon Takatani","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/samurai-spy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_133736.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_133736.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
Samurai Spy
Samurai Spy as Sakon Takatani
{"id":168082,"title":"The 7th Dawn","year":"1964","character":"Ng","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-7th-dawn","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_168082.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_168082.jpg"},"released":1}
1964
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{"id":220212,"title":"Kwaidan","year":"1964","character":"Warrior (segment \"Hoichi the Earless\")","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kwaidan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/550d4908t8b0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/550d4908t8b0.jpg"},"released":1}
Kwaidan
Kwaidan as Warrior (segment "Hoichi the Earless")
{"id":220543,"title":"J\u00fbsan-nin no shikaku","year":"1963","character":"Doi \u014ck\u014d Toshi","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jusan-nin-no-shikaku","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_220543.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_220543.jpg"},"released":1}
1963
Jûsan-nin no shikaku
Jûsan-nin no shikaku as Doi Ōkō Toshi
{"id":26942,"title":"Harakiri","year":"1962","character":"Hikokuro Omodaka","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/harakiri-1962","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6eaf19ke5oh0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6eaf19ke5oh0.jpg"},"released":1}
1962
Harakiri
Harakiri as Hikokuro Omodaka
{"id":94594,"title":"Bridge to the Sun","year":"1961","character":"Jiro","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bridge-to-the-sun","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94594.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94594.jpg"},"released":1}
1961
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Pigs and Battleships
Pigs and Battleships as Slasher Tetsuji