Katsumi Tezuka
Acting
Born 1912-08-31 · Tokyo, Japan
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 career after this point is unknown, and his date of death has never been publicized.
Known for
Godzilla
1954 · Movie
Mothra vs. Godzilla
1964 · Movie
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
1964 · Movie
Rodan
1956 · Movie
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1962 · Movie
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
1956 · Movie
Angkor Wat Story - Beautiful Sadness
1958 · Movie
Mothra
1961 · Movie
The Last Embrace
1953 · Movie
The Retreat from Kiska
1965 · Movie
Chûshingura
1962 · Movie
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
1957 · Movie
Ôban
1957 · Movie
Rebels on the High Sea
1956 · Movie
Daredevil in the Castle
1961 · Movie
Gorath
1962 · Movie
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
1956 · Movie
Godzilla Raids Again
1955 · Movie
The Eagle of the Pacific
1953 · Movie
Matango
1963 · Movie
Beast Alley
1965 · Movie
I Was a Prisoner in Siberia
1952 · Movie
Atragon
1963 · Movie
Company President Travels Abroad Part II
1963 · Movie
Shanghai Rose
1952 · Movie
Godzilla
1977 · Movie
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1963 · Movie
The Mysterians
1957 · Movie
The Man from Planet Alpha
1966 · Movie
The H-Man
1958 · Movie
Her Captive Gamblers
1953 · Movie
Forty-Eight Man
1952 · Movie
The Three Treasures
1959 · Movie
Bloodthirsty Hawk
1977 · Movie
The White Rose of Hong Kong
1965 · Movie
The Story of Iron Arm Inao
1959 · Movie
Varan
1958 · Movie
Battle in Outer Space
1959 · Movie
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
1959 · Movie
Moment of Terror
1966 · Movie
Marital Relations
1955 · Movie
Varan the Unbelievable
1962 · Movie
Tokyo 1960
1957 · Movie
Reign of Terror
1957 · Movie
A Young Boss Tries Really Hard
1959 · Movie
Bridal Candidates
1955 · Movie
Tomboy Daughter Diary
1955 · Movie