Personal Info
Birth date
1945-08-22 (79 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Also known as
타모리
森田一義
모리타 카즈요시
Kazuyoshi Morita
森田一义
塔摩利
Morita Kazuyoshi
タモリ
Tamori
Tamori
Biography
Kazuyoshi Morita, known by his stage name Tamori, is a Japanese television celebrity. Known for his trademark dark sunglasses, Tamori is one of the "big three" television comedians in Japan along with Takeshi Kitano (a.k.a. Beat Takeshi) and Sanma Akashiya. For more than 30 years he hosted Waratte Iitomo! ("It's OK to laugh!"), a nationally televised live show broadcast every weekday at noon from October 1982 until March 2014. His likeness is the basis for the Piranha Plant in All Night Nippon Super Mario Bros.Filmography
Tales of the Bizarre
7.8
Overview:
Inspired by American TV movies like "Hitchcock Theater" and "The Twilight Zone," the show features multiple works with Tamori as the storyteller and actors as the main characters. While horror and supernatural themes are predominant, a variety of genres like comedy and drama are also produced. Most episodes, however, have a bad ending.SMAP×SMAP
8.5
Overview:
SMAP×SMAP was an ongoing weekly Japanese variety show on Kansai TV and Fuji TV starring the members of SMAP. The show began on April 15, 1996 and it aired from 22:00 to 22:54 every Monday. The show's usual ratings were higher than 20%, which is considered high since most variety shows range from 10-20%. Each episode begins a variety of skits, comedic performances, and/or games. These are followed by Bistro SMAP, in which the SMAP members compete against each other to impress celebrity judges with their gourmet cooking. Last is a musical performance by SMAP which may include celebrity guests, as well.Bura Tamori
10
Overview:
Bura Tamori (ブラタモリ, sometimes stylized as "BURATAMORI")）is a Japanese weekly geological TV series broadcast domestically on NHK General Television and internationally on NHK World Premium hosted by Tamori. It was launched in 2008. In the program, Tamori, accompanied by NHK's female broadcaster, strolls Japan's city or area with professional or amateur geologists, local historians or curators, and explores the place's terrain features and geological changes, as well as its history, culture and civil engineering.Tamori Club
NYR
Overview:
Tamori Club is a late-night variety program hosted by comedian Kazuyoshi Morita, better known as Tamori. It is broadcast in Japan on the TV Asahi network. It started on 8 October 1982, and is one of the longest-running programs in Japan. This program deals with social phenomena from original, maniac viewpoints. Due to its "low budget", it has no stage sets, and almost all of the shooting is done on location.Music Station
8.5
Overview:
MUSIC STATION (ミュージックステーション) is a popular weekly music variety show that has been on the air since 1986. It airs Fridays at 8pm on TV Asahi and usually has 5-8 J-Pop artists and groups as guests on each show. The two hosts: タモリ (Tamori) and Hironaka Ayaka chat with each artist for a couple minutes before they hit the stage and perform their latest song. The show also runs specials from time to time, along with a yearly 3+ hour (now 4) live performance bonanza around Christmas time called MUSIC STATION SUPER LIVE. The show also features Ward E. Sexton as the english announcer voice for introducing the guests and announcing the CD Single Hit Ranking (usually every week) and CD Album Hit Ranking (usually every month). Sexton is known for providing voice over to the Resident Evil (called Bio Hazard in Japan) video game series.A Pool Without Water
5.4
Overview:
The man has a monotonous job punching tickets for the Japanese railway. One night, while walking home, he saves Jun from getting raped by two hoodlums. A few days later, he sneaks into her house but gets discovered. Later, as he watches his son subdue an insect with a chemical, the man gets an idea to subdue women while they're sleeping so he won't be discovered sneaking into their home. His new hobby spirals out of control as his confidence grows.Tales of the Unusual
6.5
Overview:
A four-part anthology in the spirit of The Twilight Zone, this film starts off with a group of commuters stranded at a train station in the rain, listening to stories told by one of the group. These include tales of a group stranded in the mountains and haunted by guilt over a death they inadvertantly caused, an emotionally broken chessmaster pressed into playing a real-life game for an eccentric millionaire, a wandering medieval samurai who finds a modern-day cell phone on the ground and a person on the other end asking questions about the past, and a young couple who agree to try a computer simulation of what their future as husband and wife would be like.Tamori Station
NYR
Overview:
Hosted by Tamori, the show tackles diverse social, environmental, and sport topics. It includes interviews with specialists, detailed analyses, and immersive on-site coverage.Tales of the Bizarre: 2023 Summer Special
6
Overview:
"Tales of the Bizarre: 2023 Summer Special" (世にも奇妙な物語 '23夏の特別編) aired on Fuji TV on June 17, 2023, featuring four mysterious tales: 1. "Princess Club" A housewife revisits a childhood club to relive her dreams, facing unexpected consequences. 2. "Kobayashi Family Wonderland" A family turns their home into a theme park, but their ambitious project spirals out of control. 3. "Gaze" A student discovers a new eye drop causes everyone to fixate on her, revealing an unsettling truth. 4. "Rainbow" A photographer captures a mysterious girl under a rainbow, unveiling a connection that transcends time.House Hunting
5.5
Overview:
A girl goes exploring to find a new house. Along the way, she encounters many of Japan's guardian spirits.Hero
6.638
Overview:
After six years away, D.A. Kuryu Kohei (Kimura Takuya) returns to his former Josai branch of the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office, just in time for a brewing storm. Kohei's first case starts out simple enough. The suspect, a blonde-haired security guard, had already confessed to manslaughter, but he suddenly retracts his confession and takes things to court with big-shot defense attorney Gamo (Matsumoto Koshiro). It turns out that the security guard is a key alibi witness in a high-profile political corruption case, and the results of his case will directly affect the next. With the media, politicians, and a special investigative team breathing down his back, Kohei must handle the case with care (and flair) to find out the truth.Tales of the Bizarre: 2020 Summer Special
6
Overview:
Story 1 - Stains Story 02 - Three Wishes Story 03 - Father Who Does Not Burn Story 04 - DistributorThe Legend of the Stardust Brothers
7
Overview:
A shady music mogul brings together two wannabe stars—punk rock rebel Kan and new-wave crooner Shingo—and transforms them into the Stardust Brothers, a girl-friendly, silver-jumpsuited, synth-pop sensation. Along with their #1 fan, who herself dreams of a music career, the duo rockets to stardom.The Noise
10
Overview:
Underground people who exhale toxic gas appear in Tokyo's S-Ward, which is dealing with construction noise from urban development projects. Everyone panic, but it turns out that five middle-aged guys are unaffected by the poisonous gas. They undergo vigorous training to fight the underworld people, but are they going to be able to save the world…?Boro the Caterpillar
7.2
Overview:
Just before dawn, Boro the Caterpillar hatched from an egg among patches of scrub grass. Looking around for the first time, he noticed the brilliance of the morning sun and a deliciousness in the air. Boro lowered himself down to the ground from the groundsel, and stepped out into the world of caterpillars and caterpillars' enemies.Tales of the Bizarre: 2022 Fall Special
6.5
Overview:
As part of the long-running anthology series, which began in 1990, this special features a collection of mysterious and thought-provoking stories. Episode Summaries: 1. "Love Triangle with My Ex" Mika's ex-boyfriend reappears in her life as a robot, complicating her current relationship. 2. "The Concierge" A single mother moves into a new apartment where a mysterious concierge begins to fulfill her every wish with unsettling consequences. 3. "Waga-sama" A workaholic CEO returns to his hometown and encounters a strange boy tied to his childhood and eerie events. 4. "Wait a Minute!" A man’s love confession is interrupted by two versions of his crush from the future, causing chaos.Kidnapping Blues
9
Overview:
A man and a little girl meet in a bicycle parking in Tokyo. The little girl says she wants to watch the sea, and their travel begins. The man does not intend to be a kidnapper – he asks the girl to phone her mother and tell her she's with him. During their trip they meet various people, but they always must continue on, lest the man be arrested.Jazz Daimyo
5.7
Overview:
Shipwrecked African-American slaves arrive in the midst of Bakumatsu-era Japan; they soon carve out a niche in the market with their musical talents.It's All Right, My Friend
5
Overview:
An alien with super powers fallen from the sky is befriended by some people who help him stop an evil group out to get him.Tensai Bakabon ~ Family Ties
NYR
Overview:
Bakabon loves his Papa, Mama, and little brother Hajime. Of course, he doesn't have a normal family with a name like that: Papa's an idiot who takes matters into his own hands, no matter the circumstances, Hajime's just a baby and is renowned for his genius, and Mama is the extra-resilient voice of reason. Life certainly isn't boring either, with Papa stopping a fraudster, the parents celebrating their anniversary and sharing how they met, and the foolish patriarch himself deciding to run away and solve a marriage crisis on live television. It's a big dumb world out there, but that's how it should be!Tales of the Bizarre: 2024 Summer Special
6
Overview:
"Tales of the Bizarre: 2024 Summer Special" (世にも奇妙な物語 '24夏の特別編) aired on Fuji TV on June 8, 2024, featuring four intriguing stories: 1. "The Mansion of Remembrance" A woman awakens in a mysterious mansion after an accident, encountering residents with fragmented memories. 2. "Tomobiki Village" A university student visits a secluded village for a friend's funeral, uncovering eerie traditions and hidden truths. 3. "Treasure of Humanity" An artist is recruited by a global organization to preserve cultural heritage, leading to unexpected revelations about his talent. 4. "Weekly Ex-Lover Creation" A woman assembles an android replica of her ex-boyfriend using a magazine kit, blurring the lines between reality and artificiality.The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka
NYR
Overview:
The late Fujio Akatsuka is revered by many Japanese artists and scholars for his developments to early comedy manga, but his contributions aren't just limited to the world of print media. Featuring commentary from family, friends, colleagues, and celebrity fans, Fujio Akatsuka's story is told with archival footage and animation, showcasing the life of the man who went beyond manga.Acting
2025世にも奇妙な物語 35周年SP ～伝説の名作 一夜限りの復活編～ as Tamori
2024Tales of the Bizarre: 2024 Winter Special as Tamori
2024Tales of the Bizarre: 2024 Summer Special as Tamori
2023Tales of the Bizarre: 2023 Fall Special as Unknown
2023Tales of the Bizarre: 2023 Summer Special as Unknown
2022Tales of the Bizarre: 2022 Fall Special as Unknown
2022Tamori Station (2 Episodes) as Unknown
2021Tales of the Bizarre: 2021 Fall Special as Unknown
2021Tales of the Bizarre: 2021 Summer Special as Unknown
2020Tales of the Bizarre: 2020 Fall Special as Storyteller
2020Tales of the Bizarre: 2020 Summer Special as Unknown
2019Tales of the Bizarre: 2019 Rain Special as Unknown
2018Boro the Caterpillar as (voice)
2017Tales of the Bizarre: 2017 Fall Special as Unknown
2016Tales of the Bizarre: 2016 Fall Special as Storyteller
2016The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka as Himself
2015Tales of the Bizarre 25th Anniversary Autumn Special: Film Directors Collection as Unknown
2015The Noise as Unknown
2015戦後７０年 ニッポンの肖像 (1 Episode) as Unknown
2014Tales of the Bizarre: 2014 Fall Special as Storyteller
2014Tales of the Bizarre: 2014 Spring Special as Unknown
2013Tales of the Bizarre: 2013 Autumn Special as Unknown
2013Tales of the Bizarre: 2013 Spring Special as Unknown
2012Tales of the Bizarre: 2012 Autumn Special as Unknown
2012Tales of the Bizarre: 2012 Spring Special as Unknown
2011Tales of the Bizarre: 2011 Fall Special as Unknown
2011Tales of the Bizarre: 2011 Spring Special as Unknown
2010Tales of the Bizarre 20th Anniversary Fall Special: Popular Author Competition as Unknown
2010Tales of the Bizarre 20th Anniversary Spring Special: Popular Episode Competition as Unknown
2009Bura Tamori (334 Episodes) as Unknown
2009Tales of the Bizarre: 2009 Spring Special as Storyteller
2008Tales of the Bizarre: 2008 Fall Special as Unknown
2007Hero as Renzaburo Hanaoka
2006Tales of the Bizarre: 2006 Fall Special as Unknown
2006Tales of the Bizarre: 2006 Spring Special as Unknown
2006House Hunting as (Voice)
2005Tales of the Bizarre: 2005 Spring Special as Unknown
2004Tales of the Bizarre: 2004 Fall Special as Storyteller
2004Tales of the Bizarre: 2004 Spring Special as Unknown
2003Tales of the Bizarre: 2003 Fall Special as Unknown
2003Tales of the Bizarre: 2003 Spring Special as Unknown
2002Tales of the Bizarre: 2002 Spring Special as Unknown
2001Tales of the Bizarre: SMAP Special as Storyteller
2000Tales of the Unusual as Storyteller (segment "The Storyteller")
1996SMAP×SMAP (1 Episode) as Skit Guest
1993if: Moshimo (2 Episodes) as Self – Host
1991Tales of the Bizarre: Vol. 3 as Unknown
1991Tales of the Bizarre: Vol. 4 as Unknown
1991Tales of the Bizarre: Vol. 1 as Unknown
1991Tales of the Bizarre: Vol. 2 as Unknown
1991Discontinuous Bombing Incident as Inspector Iwata
1990Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen (196 Episodes) as Tamori
1990Tales of the Bizarre (217 Episodes) as Unknown
1990Tetsuro Tamba's Great Spirit World 2: I was surprised when I died!! as Unknown
1986Music Station (12 Episodes) as Unknown
1986Jazz Daimyo as Special Guest
1985The Legend of the Stardust Brothers as Chairman of "Waratte Iitomo"
1984Aizome Kyôko no mibôjin geshuku as Unknown
1983Karate Cop 2 as Unknown
1983It's All Right, My Friend as Hoho-Keiji
1982Kidnapping Blues as R
1982Tamori Club (63 Episodes) as Unknown
1982A Pool Without Water as Camera Shop Owner
1980'80 Animation: The Best Ten as Unknown
1980Barefoot Gen Part 3: Battle of Hiroshima as Unknown
1979Shimo-ochiai Yakitori Movie as Unknown
1978Comedy actors: Cooper and Gable as Unknown
Sound
2018Tensai Bakabon 3 ~ The Love and Youth of Bakada University ... Theme Song Performance
2017Tensai Bakabon 2 ... Theme Song Performance
2016The Man Who Went Beyond Manga: Fujio Akatsuka ... Theme Song Performance
2016Tensai Bakabon ~ Family Ties ... Theme Song Performance