Tetsuji Tamayama
Japanese actor in 'Ningen no Shoumei'
Born in 1980, an actor gained recognition through performances in film and television. Starred in the acclaimed movie 'Ningen no Shoumei' and the popular television drama 'Shinya Shokudo'. Collaborative works include various series that showcased versatility in roles, contributing significantly to Japanese entertainment.
Starred in 'Ningen no Shoumei'
Featured in 'Shinya Shokudo'
Appeared in 'Onna Nobunaga'
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Died
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Baseball pitcher and manager
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April 7th, 1944 82 years ago
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Basketball player and actor
Born
April 7th, 1961 65 years ago
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April 7th, 1920 106 years ago
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Born
April 7th, 1981 45 years ago
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Born
April 7th, 1957 69 years ago
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