Hiroshi Tanaka
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 1, 1934 in Kyoto, Japan
- Died
- January 2, 1993 (aged 59)
- Active Years
- 1948–1990 (43 Years)
- Total Credits
- 54 credits in database
Acting Born Jan 1, 1934 Died Jan 2, 1993 Kyoto, Japan 54 credits
Biography
Hiroshi Tanaka works in acting. Born January 1, 1934 in Kyoto, Japan. Died January 2, 1993. Archytele tracks 54 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Mitchi Love
4 shared titles
Masashi Ishibashi
4 shared titles
Yoshitaka Tanba
3 shared titles
Heizan Itou
3 shared titles
Yūsuke Kazato
3 shared titles
Shunji Sasaki
3 shared titles
Hiroyoshi Yamaguchi
3 shared titles
Hiroshi Miyauchi
2 shared titles
Genpei Hayashiya
2 shared titles
Tōru Ōhira
2 shared titles
Career timeline
Tokyo Miracle City: Gourmet Capital - Keeping Alive the Spirit of Tsukiji
A Walk Home
Crying Clown's Wedding · Screenplay
Yellow Fangs
Grave of the Fireflies
Ningyo Sashichi: The Cat’s Golden Claws of Death
Ninja WarsNinja in the Dragon's Den
Roaring Fire
The Revolt
G.I. SamuraiThe Fierce Battles of Edo
J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. GorengerErotic LiaisonsJapanese Godfather: ConclusionWinter's Flower
J.A.K.Q. DengekitaiJ.A.K.Q. Dengekitai: The MovieBarefoot Gen: Explosion of Tears
Sister Street Fighter: Fifth Level FistA Kawachi Rascal's Song
The Bullet TrainGreat JailbreakHanjiro, A Great Philanderer
Return of the Street FighterViolent StreetsThe Pacific ConnectionThe Karate 2Code of Wolves
Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons
A Scarred Life 2: Blood Will TellLone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in PerilOrganized Crime: Killer's GloryEight Men to Kill
Red SunThe WolvesMiyamoto Musashi VI: Swords of Death
Zatoichi Meets YojimboThe MilitaristsIncident at Blood PassRebel Against Glory
GoyokinBullet WoundShinsengumi: Assassins of HonorThe Resurrection of the Beast
Sun Above, Death BelowImaginary Paradise
Japan's Longest Day
The Sword of Doom
Red BeardTaking the Castle
Onibaba
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep
Haru ranman tanuki matsuri
Full Filmography
54 titles- Tokyo Miracle City: Gourmet Capital - Keeping Alive the Spirit of Tsukiji (2020)
- A Walk Home (2019)
- Crying Clown's Wedding (2016) Screenplay
- Yellow Fangs (1990)
- Grave of the Fireflies (1988) as Person in Bank (voice)
- Ningyo Sashichi: The Cat’s Golden Claws of Death (1984)
- Ninja Wars (1982) as Hanzo Hattori
- Ninja in the Dragon's Den (1982) as Fukusa / Uncle Fu
- Roaring Fire (1981) as Kumasawa
- The Revolt (1980)
- G.I. Samurai (1979) as Takeda Shingen
- The Fierce Battles of Edo (1979)
- J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger (1978) as Commander Daisuke Kujirai / Joker
- Erotic Liaisons (1978) as Hideo Kurokawa
- Japanese Godfather: Conclusion (1978) as Shichiro Hanayama
- Winter's Flower (1978) as Sakawa
- J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai (1977) as Daisuke Kujirai / Joker
- J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai: The Movie (1977) as Daisuke Kujirai
- Barefoot Gen: Explosion of Tears (1977) as Father
- Sister Street Fighter: Fifth Level Fist (1976) as Gan Miyamoto
- A Kawachi Rascal's Song (1976)
- The Bullet Train (1975) as Tsutsumi
- Great Jailbreak (1975)
- Hanjiro, A Great Philanderer (1975)
- Return of the Street Fighter (1974) as Isamu Otaguro
- Violent Streets (1974) as Show Host
- The Pacific Connection (1974) as Mori
- The Karate 2 (1974) as Kaiji Ryuzaki
- Code of Wolves (1974)
- Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons (1973) as Murao Koyata
- A Scarred Life 2: Blood Will Tell (1972)
- Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril (1972) as Jûzaemon Kashiwagi
- Organized Crime: Killer's Glory (1972)
- Eight Men to Kill (1972)
- Red Sun (1971) as 2nd Samurai
- The Wolves (1971)
- Miyamoto Musashi VI: Swords of Death (1971)
- Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo (1970)
- The Militarists (1970) as Yuki
- Incident at Blood Pass (1970)
- Rebel Against Glory (1970)
- Goyokin (1969)
- Bullet Wound (1969)
- Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor (1969) as Shinpachi Nagakura
- The Resurrection of the Beast (1969)
- Sun Above, Death Below (1968)
- Imaginary Paradise (1968)
- Japan's Longest Day (1967) as Major Kobayashi
- The Sword of Doom (1966)
- Red Beard (1965) as Thug
- Taking the Castle (1965)
- Onibaba (1964) as Horse Riding Samurai
- Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep (1961)
- Haru ranman tanuki matsuri (1948)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Hiroshi Tanaka best known for?
Hiroshi Tanaka is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Grave of the Fireflies (1988), Ninja Wars (1982), Ninja in the Dragon's Den (1982), G.I. Samurai (1979).
When and where was Hiroshi Tanaka born?
Hiroshi Tanaka was born on January 1, 1934 in Kyoto, Japan. They passed away on January 2, 1993.
How many credits does Hiroshi Tanaka have?
Hiroshi Tanaka has 54 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1948 and 1990.
Hiroshi Tanaka by the numbers
54credits
52films
2TV series
1948–2020active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Grave of the Fireflies (1988) as Person in Bank (voice) — aged about 54
- J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger (1978) as Commander Daisuke Kujirai / Joker — aged about 44
- Red Beard (1965) as Thug — aged about 31
- J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai (1977) as Daisuke Kujirai / Joker — aged about 43
- Ninja in the Dragon's Den (1982) as Fukusa / Uncle Fu — aged about 48
- The Sword of Doom (1966) — aged about 32
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