Tetsuya Takeda
Acting Born Nov 4, 1949 Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan 103 credits
Biography
Tetsuya Takeda is a Japanese folk singer and actor. He is known for his starring role in the Tokyo Broadcasting System's television drama Kinpachi-sensei, also known as San-nen B-gumi Kinpachi-sensei. The program targeted junior high and high school-aged adolescents and aired on TBS. Takeda appeared in the drama at various times from 1979 until 2011.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
The 102st Proposal
Mito KomonSukajan Kung Fu
橋ものがたり「約束」
Would You Like to Play Da Capo?
Tabiya Okaeri武田鉄矢の昭和は輝いていたTang
Isekai Izakaya "Nobu"KomoribitoLabyrinth of Cinema
Detective ZeroThe Good WifeSketches of Life
Shouga Dorama Ryouma ga Kuru
ReverseHanagatami
Moribito: Guardian of the SpiritTotto TelevisionSailor Suit and Machine Gun: GraduationProfessor Eiko
The Emperor's CookShi no ZōkiFuriko
Don't Lose HeartStrawberry NightLINKSay YesThe Partner
Jun to AiStrawberry Night
Little Ghostly Adventures of Tofu Boy人間再生・工場長 岡田岩児
HUNT - Tax Investigation OfficerThe Tragedy of WStrawberry Night
JinLimit
Keiji no GenbaI Want to Be a Shellfish
Into the White NightSatomi Hakkenden
Shining Boy and Little Randy
Youth Bakachin Cooking School
Hakata Movie: Chinchiromai
Pro Golfer Kinjiro Oribe 5: Beloved Lost BallPro Golfer Kinjiro Oribe 5: Beloved Lost Ball · DirectorPro Golfer Kinjiro Oribe 5: Beloved Lost Ball · WriterThe Green City
Virgin RoadPro Golfer Kinjiro Oribe 4: Shank Shank ShankPro Golfer Kinjiro Oribe 4: Shank Shank Shank · Director
Birthday PresentPro Golfer Kinjiro Oribe 3: Fly BirdiePro Golfer Kinjiro Oribe 3: Fly Birdie · DirectorPro Golfer Kinjiro Oribe 3: Fly Birdie · Writer
Pro Golfer Oribe 2: Par is FinePro Golfer Oribe 2: Par is Fine · DirectorPro Golfer Oribe 2: Par is Fine · WriterHero InterviewTorarete Tamaruka!?
Pro Golfer Oribe KinjiroPro Golfer Oribe Kinjiro · Comic BookPro Golfer Oribe Kinjiro · ScreenplayThe Man Who Wanted to Be Ultraman
The 101st ProposalBy the Time the Moon RisesBy the Time the Moon Rises · Creator
Aishikata ga Wakaranai
Karate Cop 5Children on the Island
Bakumatsu seishun graffiti: Ronin Sakamoto RyomaBakumatsu seishun graffiti: Ronin Sakamoto Ryoma · ScreenplayBaby Elephant Story: The angel who descended to earth
Full Filmography
103 titles- The 102st Proposal (2026) as Tatsuro Hoshino
- Mito Komon (2025)
- Sukajan Kung Fu (2025)
- 橋ものがたり「約束」 (2024)
- Would You Like to Play Da Capo? (2023) as Ninomiya Tatsunosuke
- Tabiya Okaeri (2022)
- 武田鉄矢の昭和は輝いていた (2022)
- Tang (2022) as Masahiko Bamba
- Isekai Izakaya "Nobu" (2020)
- Komoribito (2020)
- Labyrinth of Cinema (2020) as Ryoma Sakamoto
- Detective Zero (2019) as Morio Namatame
- The Good Wife (2019) as Naoya Kusakabe
- Sketches of Life (2019) as Akira Noda
- Shouga Dorama Ryouma ga Kuru (2018)
- Reverse (2017) as Toshio Ogasawara
- Hanagatami (2017) as Dr. Ichijo
- Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit (2016) as ラルーグ
- Totto Television (2016) as Tatsuo Ooka
- Sailor Suit and Machine Gun: Graduation (2016) as Yakuza boss Medaka
- Professor Eiko (2016) as Osamu Igarashi
- The Emperor's Cook (2015) as Shogo Kirizuka
- Shi no Zōki (2015) as Seiichiro Hino
- Furiko (2015) as Umekichi Hashimoto
- Don't Lose Heart (2013) as Kenichi Shibata
- Strawberry Night (2013) as Kensaku Katsumata
- LINK (2013)
- Say Yes (2013) as Hoshino Tetsuro
- The Partner (2013) as Inukai Tsuyoshi
- Strawberry Night: After the Invisible Rain (2013)
- Jun to Ai (2012) as Kano Zenko
- Strawberry Night (2012) as Kensaku Katsumata
- Little Ghostly Adventures of Tofu Boy (2011)
- 人間再生・工場長 岡田岩児 (2011)
- HUNT - Tax Investigation Officer (2010) as Tetsuko
- The Tragedy of W (2010) as Kappei Ainoura
- Strawberry Night (2010)
- Jin (2009)
- Limit (2009)
- Keiji no Genba (2008)
- I Want to Be a Shellfish (2008) as Takeuchi
- Into the White Night (2006) as Junjo Sasagaki
- Satomi Hakkenden (2006) as Ittouda Komiyama
- Shining Boy and Little Randy (2005)
- Youth Bakachin Cooking School (2003) as Sekine Ginzo
- Hakata Movie: Chinchiromai (2000)
- Pro Golfer Kinjiro Oribe 5: Beloved Lost Ball (1998)
- Pro Golfer Kinjiro Oribe 5: Beloved Lost Ball (1998) Director
- Pro Golfer Kinjiro Oribe 5: Beloved Lost Ball (1998) Writer
- The Green City (1998) as Asazuma
- Virgin Road (1997) as Sakurai Hikari
- Pro Golfer Kinjiro Oribe 4: Shank Shank Shank (1997)
- Pro Golfer Kinjiro Oribe 4: Shank Shank Shank (1997) Director
- Birthday Present (1995)
- Pro Golfer Kinjiro Oribe 3: Fly Birdie (1995)
- Pro Golfer Kinjiro Oribe 3: Fly Birdie (1995) Director
- Pro Golfer Kinjiro Oribe 3: Fly Birdie (1995) Writer
- Pro Golfer Oribe 2: Par is Fine (1994)
- Pro Golfer Oribe 2: Par is Fine (1994) Director
- Pro Golfer Oribe 2: Par is Fine (1994) Writer
- Hero Interview (1994) as Manager Kajiwara
- Torarete Tamaruka!? (1994)
- Pro Golfer Oribe Kinjiro (1993) as Kinjiro Oribe
- Pro Golfer Oribe Kinjiro (1993) Comic Book
- Pro Golfer Oribe Kinjiro (1993) Screenplay
- The Man Who Wanted to Be Ultraman (1993) as Hiroshi Asami
- The 101st Proposal (1991) as Hoshino Tatsurou
- By the Time the Moon Rises (1991) as Old Farmer (voice)
- By the Time the Moon Rises (1991) Creator
- Aishikata ga Wakaranai (1989)
- Karate Cop 5 (1987)
- Children on the Island (1987) as Oishi's husband
- Bakumatsu seishun graffiti: Ronin Sakamoto Ryoma (1986) as Ryoma Sakamoto
- Bakumatsu seishun graffiti: Ronin Sakamoto Ryoma (1986) Screenplay
- Baby Elephant Story: The angel who descended to earth (1986) as Shota Tanabe (Tokyo Fujimi Zoo Keeper)
- Godzilla 1985 (1985) as Tramp
- Karate Cop 4 (1985)
- The Return of Godzilla (1984) as Homeless man
- Hole in the Pants (1984)
- Karate Cop 3 (1984)
- Karate Cop 3 (1984) Original Story
- Karate Cop 3 (1984) Screenplay
- Europe Express (1984)
- Choji Snack Bar (1983)
- Karate Cop 2 (1983)
- Karate Cop 2 (1983) Original Story
- Karate Cop 2 (1983) Screenplay
- It's All Right, My Friend (1983) as Nurse
- Karate Cop (1982) as Hajime Katayama
- Karate Cop (1982) Original Story
- Karate Cop (1982) Screenplay
- Ekisutora (1982) as 水越修五郎
- Station (1981) as Train Passenger
- Ore to aitsu no monogatari (1981) as 南原幸四郎
- A Distant Cry from Spring (1980) as Katsuo
- The Long Way 'Round (1980)
- My Road (1980) as Kenji
- Mr. Kinpachi in Class 3B (1979) as Kinpachi Sakamoto
- Kusa Moeru (1979) as Adachi Morinaga
- Our Symphony (1979) as Tokujiro Nitta
- Stage-Struck Tora-san (1978) as Tomekichi
- The Yellow Handkerchief (1977) as Kinya Hanada
- Japan Academy Film Prize Award Ceremony as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tetsuya Takeda best known for?
Tetsuya Takeda is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Big Frame (1952), Jin (2009), Princess Protection Program (2009), The 101st Proposal (1991).
When and where was Tetsuya Takeda born?
Tetsuya Takeda was born on November 4, 1949 in Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan.
How many credits does Tetsuya Takeda have?
Tetsuya Takeda has accumulated over 103 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1977 to 2026.
What is Tetsuya Takeda's background in cinema and television?
Tetsuya Takeda is a Japanese folk singer and actor. He is known for his starring role in the Tokyo Broadcasting System's television drama Kinpachi-sensei, also known as San-nen B-gumi Kinpachi-sensei. The program targeted junior high and high school-aged adolescents and aired on TBS. Takeda appeared in the drama at var...
Tetsuya Takeda by the numbers
103credits
73films
30TV series
1977–2026active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Jin (2009) — aged about 59
- The 101st Proposal (1991) as Hoshino Tatsurou — aged about 41
- The Return of Godzilla (1984) as Homeless man — aged about 34
- The Yellow Handkerchief (1977) as Kinya Hanada — aged about 27
- Godzilla 1985 (1985) as Tramp — aged about 35
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