Tomoyuki Tanaka
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.
Personal Info
Known For
Production
Known Credits
255
Gender
Male
Birthday
1910-04-26
Place of Birth
Osaka, Honshu, Japan
Also Known As
Tanaka Tomoyuki, Yuko Tanaka, Tanaka Yūkō, Hachiro Jinguji, Tomoyuka Tanaka
Known For
Toho Unused Special Effects Complete Collection
Submersion of Japan
Godzilla
King Kong vs. Godzilla
Godzilla Raids Again
Destroy All Monsters
The Longest Tunnel
Red Beard
The Sun is Calling You
The Bad Sleep Well
High and Low
The Lower Depths
Samurai Rebellion
Battle of the Japan Sea
Atragon
Kill!
Godzilla vs. Megalon
Battle in Outer Space
Rodan
White Beast
The Secret of the Telegian
Samurai Saga
Heat and Mud
The Human Revolution
Mount Hakkoda
Judge and Jeopardy
Godzilla vs. Gigan
Beast Man Snow Man
Mothra
Attack Squadron
Godzilla
Gorath
A Man in the Storm
The Mad Atlantic
Tomorrow I'll Be a Fire-Tree
Sekidô matsuri
Little Peach
Operation Mad Dog
The Rickshaw Man
Outpost of Hell
Ant Hell War
Eternity of Love
Snow Trail
What's Up, Tiger Lily?
The Mysterians
The Merciless Trap
The Spell of the Hidden Gold
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 2)
Oh, Bomb!
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
Duel at Yagyu Valley
Varan
Warring Clans
Whirlwind
The Retreat from Kiska
Farewell Rabaul
Yagyu Secret Scrolls
Samurai Assassin
Admiral Yamamoto
Portrait of Hell
Fort Graveyard
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
Sanjuro
Love on Rainbow Island
Varan the Unbelievable
To Love and Forgive
House
Legacy of the 500,000
Samurai Banners
Adolescence Part II
The Man Who Came to Port
Chûshingura
Untamed Woman
Japan's Longest Day
Tiger Flight
Escape at Dawn
Four Love Stories
The Angry Street
Jakoman and Tetsu
Foghorn
Beyond Love and Hate
Sword for Hire
The Surf
The Last Embrace
Zero
Actress
The H-Man
Eleven High School Girls
Lady From Hell
Chikagai nijuyojikan
As Long as I Live
Scarface Senta
Devil's Gold
Zero Fighter
The White Orchid
Who Will Judge Me?
Yoki na onna
Swords and Brocade
Scoundrel
Shanghai Rose
Swift Current
Adolescence
My Wonderful Yellow Car
Yasugorō shusse
Their Father's Wife
Brilliant! The First Detective: Zenigata Heiji in His Youth
Itsuko to sono haha
The Red Light Military Base
Forever Be Mine
Love Never Fails
Ticket to Hell
No Response from Car 33
Operation Sewer Rats
The Three Treasures
Sanshiro Sugata
Rainy Night Duel
Jakoman and Tetsu
Tokyo 1960
Rebirth of Mothra
Rebirth of Mothra II
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
King Kong vs. Godzilla
The Storm of the Pacific
Making of The Return of Godzilla
Female Detective Story: S.O.S Woman
Siege of Fort Bismarck
Tokyo Gate
The Terrible Game
Reign of Terror
The Decoy
A Photo journalist's Story: Risk Your Life for the Moment
The Wicked Boy
Reporters from the Sky
The Last Escape
My Love on the Other Side of the Mountain
The Doom of Night
Apple Blossom Town
Will to Conquer
Housewives Are Suing
Faraway Man
The Alaska Story