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

2002
The Happiness of the Katakuris
The Happiness of the Katakuris as Grandpa Jinpei Katakuri
Graveyard of Honor
Graveyard of Honor as Tetsuji Tokura
The Twilight Samurai
The Twilight Samurai as Tozaemon Iguchi
The Cat Returns
The Cat Returns as Cat King (voice)
1991
Story of Ricky
Story of Ricky as Master Zhang
Heat Wave
Heat Wave as Denkichi Tsuzaki
1988
Tokyo Pop
Tokyo Pop as Mr. Dota
1987
1981
The Bushido Blade
The Bushido Blade as Lord Yamato
1980
1979
Hunter in the Dark
Hunter in the Dark as Okitsugu Tanuma
1978
Message from Space
Message from Space as Ernest Noguchi
1977
High Seas Hijack
High Seas Hijack as Captain Munekata
1976
Seven Nights in Japan
Seven Nights in Japan as Terrorist Leader (uncredited)
1975
Dong kai ji
Dong kai ji as Lu Chun I
1974
The Castle of Sand
The Castle of Sand as Eitaro Imanishi
1973
Proxy War
Proxy War as Tatsuo Akashi
1972
Seven Blows of the Dragon
Seven Blows of the Dragon as Jade Unicorn Lu Chun I
1971
Chinmoku
Chinmoku as Cristóvão Ferreira
1969
1967
You Only Live Twice
You Only Live Twice as Tiger Tanaka
1966
Tange Sazen: Hien iaigiri
Tange Sazen: Hien iaigiri as Lord Yagyu Tsushima
1965
Samurai Spy
Samurai Spy as Sakon Takatani
1964
Kwaidan
Kwaidan as Warrior (segment "Hoichi the Earless")
1962
Harakiri
Harakiri as Hikokuro Omodaka
Pigs and Battleships
Pigs and Battleships as Slasher Tetsuji