Tomoyuki Tanaka
male
Born on April 26, 1910 (115 years old)
Passed Away on April 02, 1997
From Osaka, Honshu, Japan
Known for Production
Biography
Born in Osaka Prefecture, Tomoyuki Tanaka was head man at Toho Studios and one of its most prolific producers. Throughout his career he would produce the films of notable filmmakers such as Akira Kurosawa, Senkichi Taniguchi, Kon Ichikawa, and Mikio Naruse. However, he is probably best remembered as the creator of Godzilla. After graduating from the Economic Department at Kansai University, Tanaka joined Toho in 1940. In 1954 Tanaka would spearhead the original Godzilla film with director Ishiro Honda. After Godzilla's monumental success, Tanaka was instructed to "make another one". Tanaka would produce every Toho monster film up until Godzilla vs Destoroyah. Tanaka was also a heavy supporter of Toshiro Mifune, producing his films with Kurosawa as well as Mifune's own production company and sole directorial effort in Legacy of the 500,000. Tanaka would champion Godzilla's return in 1984 and be heavily involved in the series until his death in 1997. In his near 60 year career Tanaka would go on to produce over 200 films.
Cast Credits
Crew Credits
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Red Beard
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Producer
1965
Ironfinger
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Executive Producer
1965
風来忍法帖
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Executive Producer
1965
The Retreat from Kiska
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Producer
1965
Frankenstein Conquers the World
as
Executive Producer
1965
Key of Keys
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Executive Producer
1965
Samurai Assassin
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Producer
1965
Fort Graveyard
as
Producer
1965
Invasion of Astro-Monster
as
Executive Producer
1965
Sanshiro Sugata
as
Producer
1965
- 1964
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
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Executive Producer
1964
Ant Hell War
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Producer
1964
Oh, Bomb!
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Producer
1964
Whirlwind
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Producer
1964
Blood and Diamonds
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Executive Producer
1964
Mothra vs. Godzilla
as
Executive Producer
1964
Mothra vs. Godzilla
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Lyricist
1964
Tiger Flight
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Producer
1964
Jakoman and Tetsu
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Producer
1964
Dogora
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Executive Producer
1964
Trap of Suicide Kilometer
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Executive Producer
1964
A Keg of Powder
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Executive Producer
1964
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The Sun is Calling You
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Producer
1963
High and Low
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Producer
1963
Atragon
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Producer
1963
Attack Squadron
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Producer
1963
Attack Squadron
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Writer
1963
Operation Mad Dog
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Producer
1963
Outpost of Hell
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Producer
1963
Interpol Code 8
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Executive Producer
1963
Young Swordsman
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Executive Producer
1963
Warring Clans
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Producer
1963
Legacy of the 500,000
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Producer
1963
King Kong vs. Godzilla
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Producer
1963
Matango
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Executive Producer
1963
Siege of Fort Bismarck
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Producer
1963
Samurai Pirate
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Executive Producer
1963
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- 1961
The Witness Killed
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Executive Producer
1961
Yojimbo
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Executive Producer
1961
Mothra
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Producer
1961
Wakarete ikiru toki mo
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Producer
1961
The Merciless Trap
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Producer
1961
Big Shots Die at Dawn
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Executive Producer
1961
Blueprint of Murder
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Executive Producer
1961
The Last War
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Producer
1961
A Man in Red
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Executive Producer
1961
Blood on the Sea
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Executive Producer
1961
Mothra
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Lyricist
1961
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- 1959
Battle in Outer Space
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Producer
1959
Samurai Saga
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Producer
1959
The Big Boss
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Executive Producer
1959
Desperado Outpost
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Executive Producer
1959
A Whistle in My Heart
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Executive Producer
1959
The Adventures of Sun Wu Kung
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Executive Producer
1959
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
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Producer
1959
The Three Treasures
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Producer
1959
The Terrible Game
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Producer
1959
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- 1957
The Lower Depths
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Producer
1957
A Man in the Storm
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Producer
1957
The Mysterians
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Producer
1957
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 2)
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Producer
1957
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
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Producer
1957
Yagyu Secret Scrolls
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Producer
1957
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
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Story
1957
Untamed Woman
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Producer
1957
Tokyo 1960
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Producer
1957
Tokyo 1960
as
Story
1957
Rodan! The Flying Monster!
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Associate Producer
1957
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Rodan
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Producer
1956
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
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Story
1956
The Legend of the White Serpent
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Executive Producer
1956
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The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)
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Producer
1956
The Maiden Courtesan
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Executive Producer
1956
Love on Rainbow Island
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Producer
1956
Scoundrel
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Producer
1956
Rainy Night Duel
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Producer
1956
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
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Producer
1956
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