Katsumi Tezuka
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- August 31, 1912
- Died
- August 31, 1967 (aged 55)
- Birthplace
- Tokyo, Japan
Biography
Katsumi Tezuka (手塚 勝巳, Tezuka Katsumi, August 31, 1912 - unknown) was a Japanese actor and former professional baseball player. He was best known for playing numerous kaiju in several Toho science fiction and horror films directed by Ishiro Honda, as well as various supporting roles. He retired from acting in 1967, with his last film appearance in "Five Gents Prefer Geisha." Tezuka's life and career after this point are unknown, and his date of death has never been publicized.
Known For
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Filmography
Godzilla
Movie · as Godzilla (uncredited)
Bloodthirsty Hawk
Movie · as Bloodthirsty Hawk (uncredited)
Do Your Best! Godzilla
Movie · as Godzilla (iceberg scene) (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Man from Planet Alpha
Movie
Moment of Terror
Movie
The Retreat from Kiska
Movie
Beast Alley
Movie · as Fukami
The White Rose of Hong Kong
Movie
Mothra vs. Godzilla
Movie · as Godzilla
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
Movie · as Godzilla (uncredited)
Matango
Movie · as Police Personnel
Atragon
Movie · as Mu Henchman
King Kong vs. Godzilla
Movie · as Godzilla (iceberg scene) (uncredited)
Aloha 3 Gents
Movie
Attack Squadron
Movie · as Staff Officer
Varan the Unbelievable
Movie · as Varan
King Kong vs. Godzilla
Movie · as Godzilla (iceberg scene)
Gorath
Movie · as Ôtori Radio Operator
Chûshingura
Movie
Mothra
Movie · as Mothra
Daredevil in the Castle
Movie · as Shuma Ono
Battle in Outer Space
Movie · as Natari
The Three Treasures
Movie
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
Movie · as Angurus (uncredited)
The Story of Iron Arm Inao
Movie · as Yoshikawa
A Young Boss Tries Really Hard
Movie
Three Dolls in Ginza
Movie · as Yota
The H-Man
Movie · as Captain of Fishing Boat (uncredited)
Angkor Wat Story - Beautiful Sadness
Movie
Varan
Movie · as Varan
Ôban
Movie · as Kojima
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
Movie · as Godzilla (uncredited)
The Mysterians
Movie · as Mysterian
Tokyo 1960
Movie · as Godzilla
Reign of Terror
Movie · as Customer (Yotamono)
Rebels on the High Sea
Movie
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
Movie · as (uncredited)
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
Movie · as Godzilla (uncredited)
Rodan
Movie · as Rodan / Meganulon / Hotel Manager
Godzilla Raids Again
Movie · as Anguirus
Marital Relations
Movie
Tomboy Daughter Diary
Movie · as Reporter Yamada
Bridal Candidates
Movie · as Reporter Yamada
Godzilla
Movie · as Godzilla / Newspaper Desk Worker
Utsukushiki taka
Movie
The Last Embrace
Movie · as Gangster
Her Captive Gamblers
Movie
The Eagle of the Pacific
Movie · as (uncredited)
Forty-Eight Man
Movie
I Was a Prisoner in Siberia
Movie
Shanghai Rose
Movie · as M.P. sergeant
Navy Bomb Squadron
Movie
Song of the White Orchid
Movie