Tani Kei

Name: Tani Kei
Native name: 谷啓
Also Known as: たにけい, 渡部泰雄
Nationality: Japanese
Gender: Male
Born: February 22, 1932
Died: September 11, 2010

Tani Kei was a Japanese comedian, actor, and musician born in Tokyo, Japan. He learned to play the trombone and, while a student at Chuo University, began playing in jazz bands performing for American soldiers during the Occupation of Japan.

He quit university and joined the "City Slickers" in 1953, and in 1956, he joined the comic-jazz band "The Crazy Cats", with whom he gained fame by appearing in various variety shows.

Some of his nonsense one-word gags, such as "gachon" became buzzwords imitated throughout the nation.

His real name was Watanabe Yasuo, but his stage name, especially with the Japanese name order "Tani Kei", was based on a pun on the name Danny Kaye.

He died of a brain contusion on September 11, 2010, after falling down the stairs in his Mitaka home.

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Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2008	Omiyasan 6 Japanese Drama, 2008, 15 eps Nanao Seiichiro (Support Role)	15	Nanao Seiichiro Support Role	0.0
2008	Ryokiteki na Kanojo Japanese Drama, 2008, 11 eps [Passerby old man] (Ep. 10-11) (Guest Role)	11	[Passerby old man] (Ep. 10-11) Guest Role	7.1
2006	Omiyasan 5 Japanese Drama, 2006, 8 eps Nanao Seiichiro (Support Role)	8	Nanao Seiichiro Support Role	0.0
2006	Tsubasa no Oreta Tenshitachi Japanese Drama, 2006, 4 eps {Actress} [Nao's grandfather] (Support Role)	4	{Actress} [Nao's grandfather] Support Role	7.2
2005	Omiyasan 4 Japanese Drama, 2005, 10 eps Nanao Seiichiro (Support Role)	10	Nanao Seiichiro Support Role	0.0
2004	Nurseman ga Yuku Japanese Drama, 2004, 8 eps Fukushima Takeo (Ep. 2) (Guest Role)	8	Fukushima Takeo (Ep. 2) Guest Role	7.0
2004	Omiyasan 3 Japanese Drama, 2004, 12 eps Nanao Seiichiro (Support Role)	12	Nanao Seiichiro Support Role	0.0
2003	Water Boys Japanese Drama, 2003, 11 eps Ozaki [Principal] (Support Role)	11	Ozaki [Principal] Support Role	7.2
2003	Omiyasan 2 Japanese Drama, 2003, 10 eps Nanao Seiichiro (Support Role)	10	Nanao Seiichiro Support Role	0.0
2003	Musashi Japanese Drama, 2003, 49 eps Gonroku [Osugi's uncle] (Support Role)	49	Gonroku [Osugi's uncle] Support Role	7.6
2002	My Little Chef Japanese Drama, 2002, 10 eps Koizumi Carlos (Ep. 2) (Guest Role)	10	Koizumi Carlos (Ep. 2) Guest Role	7.0
2002	Kyoto Kamogawa Higashisho Meikyuuka Omiyasan Japanese Drama, 2002, 9 eps Nanao Seiichiro (Support Role)	9	Nanao Seiichiro Support Role	2.0
2002	Okamisan Dosukoi!! Japanese Drama, 2002, 30 eps Kobayashi Yuichi (Support Role)	30	Kobayashi Yuichi Support Role	5.0
2001	Sayonara, Ozu Sensei Japanese Drama, 2001, 11 eps Shikamatsu Tetsuro (Support Role)	11	Shikamatsu Tetsuro Support Role	7.0
2001	Honke no Yome Japanese Drama, 2001, 10 eps Yamada Bunroku (Support Role)	10	Yamada Bunroku Support Role	4.0
2001	Emergency Room 24 Hours Season 2 Japanese Drama, 2001, 12 eps Shibata Shigefumi (Ep. 5) (Guest Role)	12	Shibata Shigefumi (Ep. 5) Guest Role	7.6
2000	Kyoushuujoo Monogatari Japanese Drama, 2000, 10 eps Kutu Nobotu (Support Role)	10	Kutu Nobotu Support Role	6.0
2000	Rikon Keikaku 〜 Itsuka Aishita Anata e 〜 Japanese Drama, 2000, 45 eps (Support Role)	45	Support Role	10.0
1999	Tsukai! Sanbiki no Goinkyo Japanese Drama, 1999, 9 eps Kumogakure Genmu (Main Role)	9	Kumogakure Genmu Main Role	1.0
1998	Seikimatsu no Uta Japanese Drama, 1998, 11 eps Yamauchi Toru (Ep. 4) (Guest Role)	11	Yamauchi Toru (Ep. 4) Guest Role	6.8
1998	Shokutaku Kara ai o Komete Japanese Drama, 1998, 10 eps Misaki Yuhei (Support Role)	10	Misaki Yuhei Support Role	0.0
1998	Koi wa Aserazu Japanese Drama, 1998, 12 eps Kakuta Keiichi (Ep. 7) (Guest Role)	12	Kakuta Keiichi (Ep. 7) Guest Role	5.0
1996	Natural Ai no Yukue Japanese Drama, 1996, 10 eps Washito Saji (Support Role)	10	Washito Saji Support Role	0.0
1995	Seigi wa Katsu Japanese Drama, 1995, 10 eps Tsukada Hitoshi (Support Role)	10	Tsukada Hitoshi Support Role	7.6
1994	Kigyo Byoto Japanese Drama, 1994, 20 eps (Support Role)	20	Support Role	0.0
1993	Anata ni Aitakute Japanese Drama, 1993, 30 eps Puck (Support Role)	30	Puck Support Role	0.0
1992	Shacho ni Natta Wakadaisho Japanese Drama, 1992, 16 eps (Support Role)	16	Support Role	0.0
1989	Gorilla: Keishicho Sosadai 8 Han Japanese Drama, 1989, 46 eps Shioda Naojiro (Support Role)	46	Shioda Naojiro Support Role	0.0
1987	Gyookaikun ga iku! Japanese Drama, 1987, 6 eps Naoki Keinosuke (Support Role)	6	Naoki Keinosuke Support Role	0.0
1984	Matsumoto Seicho no Kurokawa no Techo Japanese Drama, 1984, 37 eps Murai Toru (Support Role)	37	Murai Toru Support Role	7.0
1983	Jiken Kisha Chabo! Japanese Drama, 1983, 26 eps Oikawa Shunpei (Ep. 2) (Guest Role)	26	Oikawa Shunpei (Ep. 2) Guest Role	0.0
1983	Onnatachi no Kagai Jugyo Japanese Drama, 1983, 11 eps Noda Iwagoro (Support Role)	11	Noda Iwagoro Support Role	0.0
1981	Bokura no Jidai Japanese Drama, 1981, 16 eps Ueyama Takashi (Support Role)	16	Ueyama Takashi Support Role	7.0
1981	Keiji Ken Karu 2 Japanese Drama, 1981, 24 eps (Unknown)	24	Unknown	4.0
1981	Hohoemi Tenshi Japanese Drama, 1981, 12 eps Kotani (Support Role)	12	Kotani Support Role	2.0
1980	Nijiko no Boken Japanese Drama, 1980, 13 eps Watanabe (Support Role)	13	Watanabe Support Role	0.0
1980	Onihei Hankacho Japanese Drama, 1980, 27 eps (Ep. 10) (Guest Role)	27	(Ep. 10) Guest Role	2.0
1979	Kin-Chan Drama OH!The Staircase Family!! Japanese Drama, 1979, 24 eps [Person in control] (Support Role)	24	[Person in control] Support Role	10.0
1978	Saiyuki Japanese Drama, 1978, 52 eps Taijorokun [Taishang Laojun] (Ep. 10) (Guest Role)	52	Taijorokun [Taishang Laojun] (Ep. 10) Guest Role	7.8
1978	Haguregumo Japanese Drama, 1978, 20 eps (Ep. 1-5, 13, 16) (Guest Role)	20	(Ep. 1-5, 13, 16) Guest Role	5.5
1971	Tenka Gomen Japanese Drama, 1971, 47 eps (Support Role)	47	Support Role	0.0

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2020	Nichiyo Kyofu Series: Best Selection 2 Japanese Movie, 2020, {Kubinashi Shima} (Unknown)	{Kubinashi Shima} Unknown	0.0
2009	Free and Easy 20: Final Japanese Movie, 2009, Sasaki (Support Role)	Sasaki Support Role	6.0
2008	Postman Japanese Movie, 2008, Hada Kaoru (Support Role)	Hada Kaoru Support Role	7.0
2007	Smile Japanese Movie, 2007, Imaizumi Kunio (Support Role)	Imaizumi Kunio Support Role	7.5
2004	Swing Girls Japanese Movie, 2004, Morishita [Yamaha music school teacher] (Support Role)	Morishita [Yamaha music school teacher] Support Role	8.2
2003	Free and Easy 14 Japanese Movie, 2003, Sasaki Kazuo [Deputy General Manager of Sales Headquarters / Man who plays the trombone at a bar] (Support Role)	Sasaki Kazuo [Deputy General Manager of Sales Headquarters / Man who plays the trombone at a bar] Support Role	0.0
2003	Fukumimi Japanese Movie, 2003, Okai (Support Role)	Okai Support Role	0.0
2002	Free and Easy 13: Hama-chan in a Big Trouble Japanese Movie, 2002, Sasaki Kazuo [Section Chief of Sales Section 3] (Support Role)	Sasaki Kazuo [Section Chief of Sales Section 3] Support Role	6.0
2001	Waterboys Japanese Movie, 2001, Ozaki [Principal of Tadano Boys High School] (Support Role)	Ozaki [Principal of Tadano Boys High School] Support Role	7.5
2001	Red Shadow Japanese Movie, 2001, Roushi (Support Role)	Roushi Support Role	6.3
1998	Free and Easy: Samurai Edition Japanese Movie, 1998, [Nagaya landlord] (Support Role)	[Nagaya landlord] Support Role	4.5
1998	After Life Japanese Movie, 1998, Nakamura Kennosuke (Support Role)	Nakamura Kennosuke Support Role	7.6
1998	Samurai Fiction Japanese Movie, 1998, Kagemaru (Support Role)	Kagemaru Support Role	7.7
1997	Gimu to Engi Japanese Movie, 1997, Saeki (Support Role)	Saeki Support Role	0.0
1992	The Games Teachers Play Japanese Movie, 1992, (Support Role)	Support Role	4.0
1990	Free and Easy 3 Japanese Movie, 1990, (Support Role)	Support Role	8.0
1990	Tokyo Heaven Japanese Movie, 1990, Kawamura (Support Role)	Kawamura Support Role	6.6
1990	Peesuke: Gatapishi Monogatari Japanese Movie, 1990, (Support Role)	Support Role	6.0
1989	Kanojo ga Mizugi ni Kigaetara Japanese Movie, 1989, Ootsuka (Support Role)	Ootsuka Support Role	5.3
1988	Free and Easy Japanese Movie, 1988, Sasaki Kazuo (Support Role)	Sasaki Kazuo Support Role	5.6
1988	Kaisha Monogatari: Memories of You Japanese Movie, 1988, (Unknown)	Unknown	5.0
1982	Shiroto Joyaku Funtoki Japanese Movie, 1982, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
1979	Honjitsu Tadaima Tanjo Japanese Movie, 1979, (Support Role)	Support Role	4.0
1978	Mito Komon Japanese Movie, 1978, Nisekaku (Support Role)	Nisekaku Support Role	7.0
1977	Song of Baseball Enthusiasts Japanese Movie, 1977, Sentaro (Support Role)	Sentaro Support Role	6.0
1974	Mutsugoro no Kekkon Shirushi Japanese Movie, 1974, (Support Role)	Support Role	4.0
1971	Yuhi-kun, an Office Worker Escape Strategy Japanese Movie, 1971, [Oden shop owner] (Support Role)	[Oden shop owner] Support Role	2.0
1968	Five Gents And A Chinese Merchant Japanese Movie, 1968, Akama Senkichi (Support Role)	Akama Senkichi Support Role	0.0
1966	Hondara Catchbook Japanese Movie, 1966, Mekujira (Support Role)	Mekujira Support Role	0.0
1965	Osaka Dokonjo Monogatari: Doeraiyatsu Japanese Movie, 1965, [Teacher] (Support Role)	[Teacher] Support Role	0.0
1964	Suruga Yukyoden: Yabure Tekka Japanese Movie, 1964, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
1964	Miyamoto Musashi: The Duel at Ichijo Temple Japanese Movie, 1964, [Matahachi's friend] (Support Role)	[Matahachi's friend] Support Role	7.1
1963	Miyamoto Musashi: Birth of Two Sword Style Japanese Movie, 1963, Akakabe Yasoma (Support Role)	Akakabe Yasoma Support Role	6.9
1963	Nipponichi no Iro Otoko Japanese Movie, 1963, Professor Komata (Support Role)	Professor Komata Support Role	0.0
1963	Young Friends Uchira Gion Maiko Han Japanese Movie, 1963, Tomoda (Support Role)	Tomoda Support Role	0.0
1962	Nippon Musekinin Yaro Japanese Movie, 1962, Nakagome Haruo (Support Role)	Nakagome Haruo Support Role	2.0
1962	Nippon Musekinin Jidai Japanese Movie, 1962, Chief Tanida [General Affairs department] (Support Role)	Chief Tanida [General Affairs department] Support Role	0.0
1960	The Woman Who Touched the Legs Japanese Movie, 1960, [Train boy] (Support Role)	[Train boy] Support Role	4.0

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2006	Sukoshi wa, Ongaeshi ga Dekitakana Japanese Special, 2006, 1 eps Tanokura (Support Role)	1	Tanokura Support Role	7.6
2005	Hakone Yugawara Onsen Koban 4: Tenjin-sama no Namida Japanese Special, 2005, 1 eps Masuoka Shuji (Guest Role)	1	Masuoka Shuji Guest Role	0.0
2002	Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 16: Kansatsu-i vs. Kanshiki-kan Onna Futari no Atsui Tatakai! Japanese Special, 2002, 1 eps Inaba [Former police officer] (Guest Role)	1	Inaba [Former police officer] Guest Role	0.0
1998	Odoru Daisosasen Bangai Hen: Wangansho Fukei Monogatari - Shoka no Kotsu Anzen Special Japanese Drama, 1998, 1 eps Shinohara Kozo (Support Role)	1	Shinohara Kozo Support Role	7.3
1997	Odoru Daisosasen: Saimatsu Tokubetsu Keikai Special Japanese Special, 1997, 1 eps Shinohara Kozo [North Suginami Police Station] (Guest Role)	1	Shinohara Kozo [North Suginami Police Station] Guest Role	7.7
1987	Naisho no Half Moon Japanese Special, 1987, 1 eps Manager Sakuma (Support Role)	1	Manager Sakuma Support Role	0.0
1985	Akai Dress no Onna Japanese Special, 1985, 1 eps (Support Role)	1	Support Role	0.0
1981	Okashina Futari no Monogatari Japanese Special, 1981, 1 eps Itamae Tetsu (Main Role)	1	Itamae Tetsu Main Role	0.0

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
1974	Gakko Sobaya Terebikyoku Japanese TV Show, 1974, 1 eps (Regular Member)	1	Regular Member	0.0
1951	Kohaku Uta Gassen Japanese TV Show, 1951, 76 eps [Supporter] (Ep. 44) (Guest)	76	[Supporter] (Ep. 44) Guest	7.6

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