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Koji Tamaki

Acting Born Sep 13, 1958 Asahikawa, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan 34 credits
34
Total Credits
2025
40 Years Career Span
3
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Koji Tamaki is a Japanese singer-songwriter and actor. Born on September 13, 1958, in Asahikawa, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan, he is also known by the stage name 玉置浩二 and the alternative name Kôji Tam. Tamaki is recognized in the entertainment industry with thirty-two known credits listed on his profile, with acting noted as his primary area of work. His biographical details document his career spanning both music and film, establishing his presence as a notable figure in Japanese entertainment. His demographic information confirms his birthdate and birthplace in Hokkaido, and he is identified under male gender records in archival databases.

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Career

Career overview

Koji Tamaki is a Japanese singer-songwriter and actor born on September 13, 1958, in Asahikawa, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan. His stage name is written in Japanese characters as 玉置浩二, and he is also known as Kôji Tam. Tamaki is well known as the frontman of the rock band Anzen Chitai, which debuted in 1982 and enjoyed a successful career, particularly during the 1980s. During the 1990s, he began his career as a solo artist and is widely regarded as one of the greatest Japanese vocalists.

In 2014, a panel of 200 experts ranked him first for having the best ever singing voice in Japan. Additionally, in 2021, 190 experts voted him the greatest active male Japanese singer, agreeing that he is a living national treasure of music who portrays an unparalleled mass of expressiveness and emotion. On the Movie Database, Tamaki is credited under acting with 32 known credits, reflecting his involvement in the entertainment industry alongside his prominent musical achievements.

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Known for

Ruhsar

as Ichiro Yamamura
Film

Blood Work

2002

Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen

1990

Frequent co-stars

Masakazu Tamura 1 shared title
Masahiko Nishimura 1 shared title
Takashi Kobayashi 1 shared title
Masanori Ishii 1 shared title
Yosuke Eguchi 1 shared title
Isao Sasaki 1 shared title
Mao Daichi 1 shared title
Yasuko Sawaguchi 1 shared title
Masao Kusakari 1 shared title
Toshiaki Karasawa 1 shared title

Career timeline

The Royal Family · Theme Song Performance
Koji Tamaki 35th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
The Three Sisters of Tenmasou Inn · Theme Song PerformanceDreaming of the Meridian Arc · Theme Song Performance玉置浩二 Concert Tour 2021 故郷楽団～Chocolate cosmos
Chocolate cosmos〜恋の思い出、切ない恋心〜billboard classics PREMIUM SYMPHONIC CONCERT 2021
安全地帯 IN 甲子園球場 「さよならゲーム」
Haruko's Doll · Theme Song Performance
安全地帯 ALL TIME BEST「35」~35TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR 2017~LIVE IN 日本武道館
Deadman Inferno
Tokyo BandwagonAnzenchitai 30th Anniversary Concert Tour Encore 'The Saltmoderate Show'
Koji Tamaki '06「PRESENT」Tour Live
Love SongKoji Tamaki Live In Zepp TokyoKoji Tamaki Live In Zepp Tokyo · Director
こんな恋のはなしLove Has Fallen
SMAP×SMAPCoachSome Kinda LoveLost in Time
The Last Bullet
Furuhata NinzaburoThe Great Music Experience | Nara City, Japan 1994
Many Happy ReturnsWild Side
The Drive
Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen
I'm DandyI'm Dandy · Music Director
Just Two Of Us
Portrait in Prussian Blue

Full Filmography

34 titles
  • The Royal Family (2025) Theme Song Performance
  • Koji Tamaki 35th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT (2023)
  • The Three Sisters of Tenmasou Inn (2022) Theme Song Performance
  • Dreaming of the Meridian Arc (2022) Theme Song Performance
  • 玉置浩二 Concert Tour 2021 故郷楽団～Chocolate cosmos (2022)
  • Chocolate cosmos〜恋の思い出、切ない恋心〜 (2021)
  • billboard classics PREMIUM SYMPHONIC CONCERT 2021 (2021)
  • 安全地帯 IN 甲子園球場 「さよならゲーム」 (2020)
  • Haruko's Doll (2018) Theme Song Performance
  • 安全地帯 ALL TIME BEST「35」~35TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR 2017~LIVE IN 日本武道館 (2017) as Himself
  • Deadman Inferno (2015)
  • Tokyo Bandwagon (2013) as Ganato Hotta
  • Anzenchitai 30th Anniversary Concert Tour Encore 'The Saltmoderate Show' (2013)
  • Koji Tamaki '06「PRESENT」Tour Live (2006)
  • Love Song (2005) as Kataoka Yuji
  • Koji Tamaki Live In Zepp Tokyo (2005) as Kôji Tamaki
  • Koji Tamaki Live In Zepp Tokyo (2005) Director
  • こんな恋のはなし (1997)
  • Love Has Fallen (1997)
  • SMAP×SMAP (1996) as Musical Guest
  • Coach (1996) as Mikumi
  • Some Kinda Love (1996) as Takanori Shibata
  • Lost in Time (1996) as Kosuke Takao
  • The Last Bullet (1995) as Ichiro Yamamura
  • Furuhata Ninzaburo (1994)
  • The Great Music Experience | Nara City, Japan 1994 (1994) as Self
  • Many Happy Returns (1993) as Tetsuharu Komamura
  • Wild Side (1993)
  • The Drive (1992) as Takeshi
  • Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen (1990)
  • I'm Dandy (1989)
  • I'm Dandy (1989) Music Director
  • Just Two Of Us (1988)
  • Portrait in Prussian Blue (1986)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Koji Tamaki best known for?

Koji Tamaki is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ruhsar (1998), Blood Work (2002), Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen (1990).

When and where was Koji Tamaki born?

Koji Tamaki was born on September 13, 1958 in Asahikawa, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan.

How many credits does Koji Tamaki have?

Koji Tamaki has accumulated over 34 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1986 to 2025.

What is Koji Tamaki's background in cinema and television?

Koji Tamaki is a Japanese singer-songwriter and actor. Born on September 13, 1958, in Asahikawa, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan, he is also known by the stage name 玉置浩二 and the alternative name Kôji Tam. Tamaki is recognized in the entertainment industry with thirty-two known credits listed on his profile, with acting note...