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Tomoyuki Tanaka

Tomoyuki Tanaka

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.

Crew
  • Godzilla

    Godzilla

    Department Crew

    Job In Memory Of

    Average Rating
    5.6
    4089 votes
    Release Date
    May 20, 1998
    28 years ago
  • Yojimbo

    Yojimbo

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    8.1
    1602 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 25, 1961
    65 years ago
  • Godzilla

    Godzilla

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    7.6
    1060 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 03, 1954
    72 years ago
  • Godzilla

    Godzilla

    Department Writing

    Job Story

    Average Rating
    7.6
    1060 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 03, 1954
    72 years ago
  • High and Low

    High and Low

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    8.3
    1048 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 01, 1963
    64 years ago
  • House

    House

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    7.3
    738 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 26, 1977
    49 years ago
  • Kagemusha

    Kagemusha

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    7.8
    705 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 26, 1980
    46 years ago
  • Sanjuro

    Sanjuro

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    8.0
    680 votes
    Release Date
    Jan 01, 1962
    65 years ago
  • Red Beard

    Red Beard

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    8.1
    388 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 03, 1965
    61 years ago
  • King Kong vs. Godzilla

    King Kong vs. Godzilla

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    6.9
    326 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 11, 1962
    64 years ago
  • Mothra vs. Godzilla

    Mothra vs. Godzilla

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    7.0
    319 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 29, 1964
    62 years ago
  • Mothra vs. Godzilla

    Mothra vs. Godzilla

    Department Writing

    Job Lyricist

    Average Rating
    7.0
    319 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 29, 1964
    62 years ago
  • The Return of Godzilla

    The Return of Godzilla

    Department Writing

    Job Story

    Average Rating
    7.2
    316 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 15, 1984
    41 years ago
  • The Return of Godzilla

    The Return of Godzilla

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    7.2
    316 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 15, 1984
    41 years ago
  • Godzilla Raids Again

    Godzilla Raids Again

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    6.0
    315 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 24, 1955
    71 years ago
  • Godzilla vs. Biollante

    Godzilla vs. Biollante

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    7.4
    278 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 16, 1989
    36 years ago
  • Godzilla vs. Destoroyah

    Godzilla vs. Destoroyah

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    7.8
    275 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 09, 1995
    30 years ago
  • Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

    Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    7.0
    274 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 20, 1964
    62 years ago
  • Godzilla, King of the Monsters!

    Godzilla, King of the Monsters!

    Department Writing

    Job Story

    Average Rating
    6.5
    273 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 27, 1956
    70 years ago
  • Godzilla, King of the Monsters!

    Godzilla, King of the Monsters!

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    6.5
    273 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 27, 1956
    70 years ago
  • The Bad Sleep Well

    The Bad Sleep Well

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    7.7
    271 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 19, 1960
    66 years ago
  • Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla

    Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    7.0
    268 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 21, 1974
    52 years ago
  • Destroy All Monsters

    Destroy All Monsters

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    6.9
    265 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 01, 1968
    58 years ago
  • King Kong vs. Godzilla

    King Kong vs. Godzilla

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    6.6
    265 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 26, 1963
    63 years ago
  • Samurai Rebellion

    Samurai Rebellion

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    8.2
    253 votes
    Release Date
    May 27, 1967
    59 years ago
  • Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah

    Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    6.9
    246 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 14, 1991
    34 years ago
  • Invasion of Astro-Monster

    Invasion of Astro-Monster

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    6.8
    238 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 19, 1965
    61 years ago
  • Terror of Mechagodzilla

    Terror of Mechagodzilla

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    6.9
    234 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 15, 1975
    51 years ago
  • Godzilla vs. Hedorah

    Godzilla vs. Hedorah

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    6.8
    234 votes
    Release Date
    Jul 24, 1971
    55 years ago
  • Son of Godzilla

    Son of Godzilla

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    6.5
    234 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 16, 1967
    59 years ago
  • Godzilla vs. Megalon

    Godzilla vs. Megalon

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    6.2
    227 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 17, 1973
    53 years ago
  • Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla

    Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    6.8
    227 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 10, 1994
    31 years ago
  • Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II

    Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    7.3
    217 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 11, 1993
    32 years ago
  • Godzilla vs. Gigan

    Godzilla vs. Gigan

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    6.4
    216 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 12, 1972
    54 years ago
  • Godzilla vs. Mothra

    Godzilla vs. Mothra

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    6.9
    211 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 12, 1992
    33 years ago
  • Godzilla vs. Mothra

    Godzilla vs. Mothra

    Department Writing

    Job Story

    Average Rating
    6.9
    211 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 12, 1992
    33 years ago
  • Godzilla vs. Mothra

    Godzilla vs. Mothra

    Department Writing

    Job Lyricist

    Average Rating
    6.9
    211 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 12, 1992
    33 years ago
  • Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

    Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    6.3
    205 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 17, 1966
    60 years ago
  • All Monsters Attack

    All Monsters Attack

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    5.1
    201 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 20, 1969
    57 years ago
  • What's Up, Tiger Lily?

    What's Up, Tiger Lily?

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    5.3
    197 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 02, 1966
    60 years ago
  • Godzilla 1985

    Godzilla 1985

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    6.8
    192 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 23, 1985
    41 years ago
  • Godzilla 1985

    Godzilla 1985

    Department Writing

    Job Story

    Average Rating
    6.8
    192 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 23, 1985
    41 years ago
  • Rodan

    Rodan

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    6.5
    180 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 26, 1956
    70 years ago
  • Mothra

    Mothra

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    7.1
    174 votes
    Release Date
    Jul 30, 1961
    65 years ago
  • Mothra

    Mothra

    Department Writing

    Job Lyricist

    Average Rating
    7.1
    174 votes
    Release Date
    Jul 30, 1961
    65 years ago
  • The Lower Depths

    The Lower Depths

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    7.1
    138 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 01, 1957
    69 years ago
  • King Kong Escapes

    King Kong Escapes

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    6.2
    106 votes
    Release Date
    Jul 22, 1967
    59 years ago
  • The War of the Gargantuas

    The War of the Gargantuas

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    6.4
    104 votes
    Release Date
    Jul 31, 1966
    60 years ago
  • Matango

    Matango

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    6.8
    100 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 11, 1963
    63 years ago
  • Kill!

    Kill!

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    6.9
    77 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 22, 1968
    58 years ago
  • Frankenstein Conquers the World

    Frankenstein Conquers the World

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    6.7
    69 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 08, 1965
    61 years ago
  • The Mysterians

    The Mysterians

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    6.4
    59 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 28, 1957
    69 years ago
  • The Vampire Doll

    The Vampire Doll

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    6.8
    59 votes
    Release Date
    Jul 04, 1970
    56 years ago
  • Samurai Assassin

    Samurai Assassin

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    7.3
    57 votes
    Release Date
    Jan 03, 1965
    62 years ago
  • Atragon

    Atragon

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    6.6
    54 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 22, 1963
    63 years ago
  • Godzilla

    Godzilla

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    6.8
    51 votes
    Release Date
    Jan 01, 1977
    49 years ago
  • Space Amoeba

    Space Amoeba

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    6.4
    51 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 01, 1970
    56 years ago
  • Godzilla

    Godzilla

    Department Writing

    Job Story

    Average Rating
    6.8
    51 votes
    Release Date
    Jan 01, 1977
    49 years ago
  • Rebirth of Mothra

    Rebirth of Mothra

    Department Writing

    Job Original Story

    Average Rating
    6.2
    48 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 14, 1996
    29 years ago
  • The Makioka Sisters

    The Makioka Sisters

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    7.4
    48 votes
    Release Date
    May 21, 1983
    43 years ago
  • Rebirth of Mothra

    Rebirth of Mothra

    Department Writing

    Job Lyricist

    Average Rating
    6.2
    48 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 14, 1996
    29 years ago
  • Rebirth of Mothra

    Rebirth of Mothra

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    6.2
    48 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 14, 1996
    29 years ago
  • Battle in Outer Space

    Battle in Outer Space

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    5.9
    45 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 26, 1959
    67 years ago
  • Chûshingura

    Chûshingura

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    7.2
    44 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 03, 1962
    64 years ago
  • Rebirth of Mothra II

    Rebirth of Mothra II

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    5.7
    42 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 13, 1997
    28 years ago
  • Dogora

    Dogora

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    6.9
    42 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 11, 1964
    62 years ago
  • Rebirth of Mothra II

    Rebirth of Mothra II

    Department Writing

    Job Story

    Average Rating
    5.7
    42 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 13, 1997
    28 years ago
  • Rebirth of Mothra II

    Rebirth of Mothra II

    Department Writing

    Job Lyricist

    Average Rating
    5.7
    42 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 13, 1997
    28 years ago
  • The H-Man

    The H-Man

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    5.7
    38 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 24, 1958
    68 years ago
  • The Rickshaw Man

    The Rickshaw Man

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    7.2
    37 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 21, 1958
    68 years ago
  • Gigantis, the Fire Monster

    Gigantis, the Fire Monster

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    6.5
    34 votes
    Release Date
    May 21, 1959
    67 years ago
  • Varan

    Varan

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    5.7
    32 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 14, 1958
    68 years ago
  • Varan the Unbelievable

    Varan the Unbelievable

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    4.3
    31 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 07, 1962
    64 years ago
  • Gunhed

    Gunhed

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    4.6
    29 votes
    Release Date
    Jul 22, 1989
    37 years ago
  • Japan's Longest Day

    Japan's Longest Day

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    7.2
    29 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 03, 1967
    59 years ago
  • Latitude Zero

    Latitude Zero

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    5.8
    26 votes
    Release Date
    Jul 26, 1969
    57 years ago
  • Gorath

    Gorath

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    6.4
    25 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 21, 1962
    64 years ago
  • Princess from the Moon

    Princess from the Moon

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    6.3
    25 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 26, 1987
    39 years ago
  • Snow Trail

    Snow Trail

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    7.0
    22 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 05, 1947
    79 years ago
  • Samurai Banners

    Samurai Banners

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    7.4
    22 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 01, 1969
    57 years ago
  • The War in Space

    The War in Space

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    6.0
    21 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 17, 1977
    49 years ago
  • The War in Space

    The War in Space

    Department Writing

    Job Story

    Average Rating
    6.0
    21 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 17, 1977
    49 years ago
  • Submersion of Japan

    Submersion of Japan

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    6.8
    20 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 29, 1973
    53 years ago
  • Samurai Saga

    Samurai Saga

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    6.6
    17 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 28, 1959
    67 years ago
  • Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean

    Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    8.6
    17 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 14, 1957
    70 years ago
  • Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean

    Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean

    Department Writing

    Job Story

    Average Rating
    8.6
    17 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 14, 1957
    70 years ago
  • The Human Vapor

    The Human Vapor

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    6.6
    16 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 11, 1960
    66 years ago
  • Beast Man Snow Man

    Beast Man Snow Man

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    4.5
    15 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 14, 1955
    71 years ago
  • Prophecies of Nostradamus

    Prophecies of Nostradamus

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    6.0
    15 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 03, 1974
    52 years ago
  • Mount Hakkoda

    Mount Hakkoda

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    6.4
    14 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 04, 1977
    49 years ago
  • Little Peach

    Little Peach

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    5.9
    14 votes
    Release Date
    May 13, 1958
    68 years ago
  • Warring Clans

    Warring Clans

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    6.8
    14 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 23, 1963
    63 years ago
  • The Imperial Navy

    The Imperial Navy

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    6.3
    13 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 08, 1981
    45 years ago
  • The Three Treasures

    The Three Treasures

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    5.3
    13 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 01, 1959
    67 years ago
  • Samurai Pirate

    Samurai Pirate

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    5.7
    12 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 26, 1963
    63 years ago
  • Young Swordsman

    Young Swordsman

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    6.5
    11 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 31, 1963
    63 years ago
  • Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

    Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    3.0
    11 votes
    Release Date
    May 17, 1957
    69 years ago
  • White Beast

    White Beast

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    5.5
    10 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 03, 1950
    76 years ago
  • Desperado Outpost

    Desperado Outpost

    Department Production

    Job Executive Producer

    Average Rating
    6.1
    10 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 06, 1959
    67 years ago
  • Portrait of Hell

    Portrait of Hell

    Department Production

    Job Producer

    Average Rating
    8.1
    10 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 18, 1969
    57 years ago
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