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Tetsushi Tanaka
Tetsushi Tanaka (田中 哲司, Tanaka Tetsushi; born February 18, 1966 in Suzuka, Mie Prefecture) is a prolific Japanese actor whose career has spanned over three decades, earning him recognition for both his versatility and his steady presence in film, television, and stage productions. He began his professional journey in 1995, quickly establishing himself through a series of diverse roles that showcased his ability to move between dramatic intensity and subtle comedy, a talent that has made him a reliable fixture in the Japanese entertainment industry. Over the years Tanaka has appeared in notable films such as "One Missed Call" (2004), "Umizaru" (2004), and "Like Father, Like Son" (2013), each performance reinforcing his reputation for delivering nuanced, emotionally resonant characters. His television work includes powerful portrayals in series like "Ryōmaden" (2010) where he embodied Tokugawa Yoshinobu, and the long‑running legal drama "Emergency Interrogation Room" (2014–2025), where his role as Katsutoshi Kajiyama became a defining part of the show’s success. Beyond screen acting, Tanaka has maintained a strong connection to the stage, performing in classic productions ranging from "Hamlet" (1995) to "Waiting for Godot" (2000), demonstrating his breadth as a thespian and his dedication to the craft. In his personal life, Tanaka married fellow actress Yukie Nakama on September 18, 2014, after a six‑year relationship, and the couple share two children. His continued activity in both contemporary cinema, such as "Shin Ultraman" (2022), and upcoming projects like "The Parades" (2024), confirms his enduring relevance and his commitment to enriching Japanese storytelling across multiple mediums.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Tetsushi
Born: Suzuka, Mie, Japan
Citizenship: Japanese
Birthday: February 18, 1966
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 1995-present
Children: 2
Spouses: Yukie Nakama
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Movies Featuring Tetsushi Tanaka
Shin Ultraman
The Parades
Hard to Say I Love You
Atami’s Police Investigators
SPEC ~ First Blood
Ataru: The First Love & The Last Kill
SPEC: Close Reincarnation
Rinco’s Restaurant
Elevator to the Gallows
Quirky Guys and Gals
SPEC: Life
Bitter Blood
SPEC: Close~Incarnation
My Little Nightmare: The Movie
The Last Days of the World
Midsummer’s Equation
SPEC: Zero
Love’s Whirlpool
ST: Aka to Shiro no Sôsa File the Movie
Flying Colors
An Emblem Dedicated To You
The Land of Hope
Ten Years Japan
When I Kill Myself
LOUDER! Can’t Hear What You’re Singin’, Wimp!
GO
The Choice of Hercules
Love At Least
The House Where the Mermaid Sleeps
Luxurious Bone
Get Up!
I Just Didn’t Do It
Awakening
The Tokyo Night Sky Is Always the Densest Shade of Blue
Into a Dream
Scrap Heaven
Water Flower
Exte: Hair Extensions
The Insects Unlisted in the Encyclopedia
Closed Note
The Journalist
Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad
Into the Faraway Sky
Stolen Identity 2
Akiko’s Piano: Chords Played by the Surviving Piano
A Girl of 35
Air Girl
Guilty Flag
Your Turn to Kill: The Movie
The Journalist
Signal Special
The Last 10 Years
Tonbi
SIGNAL: The Movie – Cold Case Investigation Unit
Be a Man!! Samurai School
Last Friends
All Lives
Happy Flight
Career Timeline
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2021
Air Girl
Yanagisawa Seiji
Your Turn to Kill: The Movie
Masakazu Minami
SIGNAL: The Movie – Cold Case Investigation Unit
Satoshi Yamasaki
2020
Stolen Identity 2
Hidetoshi Makita
Akiko’s Piano: Chords Played by the Surviving Piano
Kawamoto Genkichi
2018
Ten Years Japan
LOUDER! Can’t Hear What You’re Singin’, Wimp!
CEO
Love At Least
Murata
The House Where the Mermaid Sleeps
Shindo
2017
An Emblem Dedicated To You
Tsuruta Hitoshi
The Tokyo Night Sky Is Always the Densest Shade of Blue
Iwashita
2013
Ataru: The First Love & The Last Kill
Reiji Atsumi
SPEC: Close Reincarnation
Toshiaki Reisen
SPEC: Close~Incarnation
Toshiaki Reisen
Midsummer’s Equation
Keiichi Tsukazaki
SPEC: Zero
Toshiaki Reisen
2011
Quirky Guys and Gals
Yoshio Okada
The Last Days of the World
Detective Sonoda
When I Kill Myself
Koji Maruyama
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