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.
Fotos
Películas (235)
Godzilla
1998 · In Memory Of
Rebirth of Mothra II
1997 · Producer, Story, Lyricist
Rebirth of Mothra
1996 · Original Story, Lyricist, Producer
Godzilla vs. Destoroyah
1995 · Executive Producer
Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla
1994 · Executive Producer
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II
1993 · Executive Producer
Godzilla vs. Mothra
1992 · Executive Producer, Story, Lyricist
Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah
1991 · Executive Producer
Godzilla vs. Biollante
1989 · Executive Producer
Gunhed
1989 · Executive Producer
Princess from the Moon
1987 · Executive Producer
Actress
1987 · Producer
Toho Unused Special Effects Complete Collection
1986 · Self, Production Supervisor
Godzilla 1985
1985 · Story, Executive Producer
Making of The Return of Godzilla
1985 · Production Supervisor, Producer
The Return of Godzilla
1984 · Story, Executive Producer
Ohan
1984 · Executive Producer
Zero
1984 · Producer
Sayonara Jupiter
1984 · Executive Producer
The Makioka Sisters
1983 · Executive Producer
The Longest Tunnel
1982 · Producer
The Imperial Navy
1981 · Executive Producer
The Last Days of Planet Earth
1981 · Executive Producer
Magnitude 7.9
1980 · Executive Producer
Kagemusha
1980 · Executive Producer
The War in Space
1977 · Executive Producer, Story
High Seas Hijack
1977 · Executive Producer
Bloodthirsty Hawk
1977 · Executive Producer
House
1977 · Producer
Mount Hakkoda
1977 · Producer
Monsters of the Lost Continent
1977 · Executive Producer
The Alaska Story
1977 · Producer
Godzilla
1977 · Producer, Story
Zero Pilot
1976 · Executive Producer
Human Revolution II
1976 · Executive Producer
Conflagration
1975 · Executive Producer
Tidal Wave
1975 · Executive Producer
Terror of Mechagodzilla
1975 · Executive Producer
ESPY
1974 · Executive Producer
Prophecies of Nostradamus
1974 · Executive Producer
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla
1974 · Executive Producer
Submersion of Japan
1973 · Government official (uncredited), Executive Producer
The Human Revolution
1973 · Producer
Katango's War
1973 · Executive Producer
Godzilla vs. Megalon
1973 · Producer
Horror of the Wolf
1973 · Executive Producer
Satan's Creature
1972 · Executive Producer
Godzilla vs. Gigan
1972 · Producer
Monster No. 1 Godzilla
1972 · Production Supervisor
Godzilla vs. Hedorah
1971 · Executive Producer
Will to Conquer
1970 · Producer
Space Amoeba
1970 · Executive Producer
The Vampire Doll
1970 · Executive Producer
Terror in the Streets
1970 · Executive Producer
All Monsters Attack
1969 · Executive Producer
Portrait of Hell
1969 · Producer
Battle of the Japan Sea
1969 · Production Director, Producer
Latitude Zero
1969 · Executive Producer
Samurai Banners
1969 · Producer
Motta, the Flying Dracula Monster
1969 · Executive Producer
Admiral Yamamoto
1968 · Producer
Destroy All Monsters
1968 · Executive Producer
Kill!
1968 · Producer
Judge and Jeopardy
1968 · Producer
Homeless Ninja Trick Book: Lose in All Directions
1968 · Executive Producer
Golden Eyes
1968 · Executive Producer
Son of Godzilla
1967 · Executive Producer
Japan's Longest Day
1967 · Producer
King Kong Escapes
1967 · Executive Producer
Samurai Rebellion
1967 · Producer
The Killing Bottle
1967 · Executive Producer
The Age of Assassins
1967 · Executive Producer
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
1966 · Executive Producer
What's Up, Tiger Lily?
1966 · Producer
The War of the Gargantuas
1966 · Executive Producer
The Mad Atlantic
1966 · Producer
Zero Fighter
1966 · Producer
Adventure in Kigan Castle
1966 · Executive Producer
Invasion of Astro-Monster
1965 · Executive Producer
Ironfinger
1965 · Executive Producer
Key of Keys
1965 · Executive Producer
Fort Graveyard
1965 · Producer
Frankenstein Conquers the World
1965 · Executive Producer
The Retreat from Kiska
1965 · Producer
Sanshiro Sugata
1965 · Producer
Homeless Ninja Trick Book
1965 · Executive Producer
Red Beard
1965 · Producer
Samurai Assassin
1965 · Producer
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
1964 · Executive Producer
A Keg of Powder
1964 · Executive Producer
Dogora
1964 · Executive Producer
Blood and Diamonds
1964 · Executive Producer
Ant Hell War
1964 · Producer
Mothra vs. Godzilla
1964 · Executive Producer, Lyricist
Oh, Bomb!
1964 · Producer
Tiger Flight
1964 · Producer
Trap of Suicide Kilometer
1964 · Executive Producer
Jakoman and Tetsu
1964 · Producer
Whirlwind
1964 · Producer
Atragon
1963 · Producer
Samurai Pirate
1963 · Executive Producer
The Sun is Calling You
1963 · Producer
Operation Mad Dog
1963 · Producer
Interpol Code 8
1963 · Executive Producer
Young Swordsman
1963 · Executive Producer
Apple Blossom Town
1963 · Producer
Matango
1963 · Executive Producer
Outpost of Hell
1963 · Producer
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1963 · Producer
Siege of Fort Bismarck
1963 · Executive Producer
A Photo journalist's Story: Risk Your Life for the Moment
1963 · Producer
Legacy of the 500,000
1963 · Producer
Warring Clans
1963 · Producer
High and Low
1963 · Producer
Attack Squadron
1963 · Writer, Executive Producer
The Weed of Crime
1962 · Executive Producer
Varan the Unbelievable
1962 · Producer
Chûshingura
1962 · Producer
Operation Enemy Fort
1962 · Executive Producer
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1962 · Producer
Operation Sewer Rats
1962 · Producer
Counterstroke
1962 · Executive Producer
Tatsu
1962 · Executive Producer
Gorath
1962 · Producer
Sanjuro
1962 · Producer
The Witness Killed
1961 · Executive Producer
The Last War
1961 · Executive Producer
A Man in Red
1961 · Executive Producer
Blood on the Sea
1961 · Executive Producer
Mothra
1961 · Producer, Lyricist
Yojimbo
1961 · Executive Producer
Big Shots Die at Dawn
1961 · Executive Producer
Eternity of Love
1961 · Producer
The Merciless Trap
1961 · Producer
Blueprint of Murder
1961 · Executive Producer
The Human Vapor
1960 · Executive Producer
Westward Desperado
1960 · Executive Producer
The Bad Sleep Well
1960 · Producer
Reporters from the Sky
1960 · Producer
Man Against Man
1960 · Executive Producer
The Storm of the Pacific
1960 · Producer
The Secret of the Telegian
1960 · Producer
The Last Gunfight
1960 · Executive Producer
Battle in Outer Space
1959 · Producer
The Terrible Game
1959 · Producer
The Three Treasures
1959 · Producer
The Doom of Night
1959 · Producer
Desperado Outpost
1959 · Executive Producer
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
1959 · Producer
Samurai Saga
1959 · Producer
The Adventures of Sun Wu Kung
1959 · Executive Producer
A Whistle in My Heart
1959 · Executive Producer
The Big Boss
1959 · Executive Producer
Who Is the Informer?
1958 · Production Director
The Spell of the Hidden Gold
1958 · Producer
Varan
1958 · Producer
Female Detective Story: S.O.S Woman
1958 · Producer
The H-Man
1958 · Producer
Little Peach
1958 · Producer
The Rickshaw Man
1958 · Producer
The Mysterians
1957 · Producer
Tokyo 1960
1957 · Producer, Story
Faraway Man
1957 · Producer
The Decoy
1957 · Producer
Rodan! The Flying Monster
1957 · Associate Producer
The Lower Depths
1957 · Producer
The Last Escape
1957 · Producer
Reign of Terror
1957 · Producer
Untamed Woman
1957 · Producer
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
1957 · Producer
Yagyu Secret Scrolls
1957 · Producer
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 2)
1957 · Producer
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
1957 · Producer, Story
A Man in the Storm
1957 · Producer
Rodan
1956 · Producer
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)
1956 · Producer
Love on Rainbow Island
1956 · Producer
The Legend of the White Serpent
1956 · Executive Producer
The Wicked Boy
1956 · Producer
Scoundrel
1956 · Producer
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
1956 · Story, Producer
Housewives Are Suing
1956 · Producer
Rainy Night Duel
1956 · Producer
The Maiden Courtesan
1956 · Executive Producer
To Love and Forgive
1955 · Producer
Tomorrow I'll Be a Fire-Tree
1955 · Producer
Ticket to Hell
1955 · Producer
Beast Man Snow Man
1955 · Producer
Mother and Son
1955 · Executive Producer
No Response from Car 33
1955 · Producer
Godzilla Raids Again
1955 · Producer
Love Never Fails
1955 · Producer
Lovetide
1955 · Executive Producer
Godzilla
1954 · Producer, Story
The Surf
1954 · Producer
Forever Be Mine
1954 · Producer
Itsuko to sono haha
1954 · Producer
Farewell Rabaul
1954 · Producer
The Red Light Military Base
1953 · Producer
Brilliant! The First Detective: Zenigata Heiji in His Youth
1953 · Producer
Adolescence Part II
1953 · Producer
Their Father's Wife
1953 · Producer
Yasugorō shusse
1953 · Producer
The Last Embrace
1953 · Producer
My Wonderful Yellow Car
1953 · Producer
The Man Who Came to Port
1952 · Producer
Swift Current
1952 · Producer
Adolescence
1952 · Producer
Shanghai Rose
1952 · Producer
Sword for Hire
1952 · Producer
Foghorn
1952 · Producer
Sekidô matsuri
1951 · Producer
Swords and Brocade
1951 · Producer
Who Will Judge Me?
1951 · Producer
The White Orchid
1951 · Producer
Beyond Love and Hate
1951 · Producer
Tokyo Gate
1950 · Producer
White Beast
1950 · Producer
The Angry Street
1950 · Executive Producer, Producer
Heat and Mud
1950 · Producer
Devil's Gold
1950 · Producer
Escape at Dawn
1950 · Producer
Jakoman and Tetsu
1949 · Producer
Scarface Senta
1949 · Producer
Lady From Hell
1949 · Producer
My Love on the Other Side of the Mountain
1948 · Producer
Snow Trail
1947 · Producer
Chikagai nijuyojikan
1947 · Producer
Four Love Stories
1947 · Producer
Eleven High School Girls
1946 · Producer
As Long as I Live
1946 · Producer
Those Who Make Tomorrow
1946 · Executive Producer
Yoki na onna
1946 · Producer
Three Women of the North
1945 · Executive Producer
Duel at Yagyu Valley
1945 · Producer
