Tony Tani

Tony Tani
Tony Tani c. 1950
Born14 October 1917 (1917-10-14)
Chūō-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Died16 July 1987(1987-07-16) (aged 69)
Other namesShotaro Otani (real name)
Occupation(s)Emcee, Comedian, Singer, Actor

Tony Tani (トニー谷) (14 October 1917 – 16 July 1987) was a popular Japanese entertainer of the 1950s. His flamboyant stage persona satirized American stereotypes of the Japanese as well as the influence of the U.S. occupation on Japanese culture.

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