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Katsumi Tezuka

Katsumi Tezuka

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.

Born

Aug 31, 1912

Tokyo, Japan

Died

Aug 31, 1967

Known For

Acting

Movies

53 acting

1 crew

Popularity

0.8

Known For

Godzilla
Godzilla
1954 • as Godzilla / Newspaper Desk Worker
★ 7.6
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
1956 • as Godzilla (uncredited)
★ 6.5
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1962 • as Godzilla (iceberg scene)
★ 6.8
Godzilla Raids Again
Godzilla Raids Again
1955 • as Anguirus
★ 6.0
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
1964 • as Godzilla (uncredited)
★ 7.0
Mothra vs. Godzilla
Mothra vs. Godzilla
1964 • as Godzilla
★ 7.0
Rodan
Rodan
1956 • as Rodan / Meganulon / Hotel Manager
★ 6.5
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1963 • as Godzilla (iceberg scene) (uncredited)
★ 6.6
Mothra
Mothra
1961 • as Mothra
★ 7.2
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
1959 • as Angurus (uncredited)
★ 6.4
Godzilla
Godzilla
1977 • as Godzilla (uncredited)
★ 6.8
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
1956 • as (uncredited)
★ 7.2
Atragon
Atragon
1963 • as Mu Henchman
★ 6.6
Chûshingura
★ 7.1
Matango
Matango
1963 • as Police Personnel
★ 6.7
Gorath
Gorath
1962 • as Ôtori Radio Operator
★ 6.3
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
1957 • as Godzilla (uncredited)
★ 8.6
The Mysterians
The Mysterians
1957 • as Mysterian
★ 6.3
Varan the Unbelievable
Varan the Unbelievable
1962 • as Varan
★ 4.5
Battle in Outer Space
Battle in Outer Space
1959 • as Natari
★ 5.9
The H-Man
The H-Man
1958 • as Captain of Fishing Boat (uncredited)
★ 5.8
Attack Squadron
Attack Squadron
1963 • as Staff Officer
★ 7.0
Bloodthirsty Hawk
Bloodthirsty Hawk
1977 • as Bloodthirsty Hawk (uncredited)
★ 9.0
Moment of Terror
★ 5.9
Varan
Varan
1958 • as Varan
★ 5.8
The Story of Iron Arm Inao
The Story of Iron Arm Inao
1959 • as Yoshikawa
★ 8.0
Marital Relations
★ 5.6
The Eagle of the Pacific
The Eagle of the Pacific
1953 • as (uncredited)
★ 7.8
Beast Alley
Beast Alley
1965 • as Fukami
★ 7.0
The Last Embrace
The Last Embrace
1953 • as Gangster
★ 10.0
Aloha 3 Gents
★ 8.0
Daredevil in the Castle
Daredevil in the Castle
1961 • as Shuma Ono
★ 7.5
Tokyo 1960
Tokyo 1960
1957 • as Godzilla
Ôban
Ôban
1957 • as Kojima
★ 9.0
Shanghai Rose
Shanghai Rose
1952 • as M.P. sergeant
★ 8.0
Do Your Best! Godzilla
Do Your Best! Godzilla
1967 • as Godzilla (iceberg scene) (archive footage) (uncredited)
movie
★ 8.0
Bridal Candidates
Bridal Candidates
1955 • as Reporter Yamada
Three Dolls in Ginza
Three Dolls in Ginza
1959 • as Yota
Reign of Terror
Reign of Terror
1957 • as Customer (Yotamono)
Tomboy Daughter Diary
Tomboy Daughter Diary
1955 • as Reporter Yamada
Forty-Eight Man
★ 8.0