Katsumi Tezuka
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- August 31, 1912
- Died
- August 31, 1967
- Birthplace
- 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 life and career after this point are unknown, and his date of death has never been publicized.
Filmography
Bloodthirsty Hawk 1977
as Bloodthirsty Hawk (uncredited)
Godzilla 1977
as Godzilla (uncredited)
Do Your Best! Godzilla 1967
as Godzilla (iceberg scene) (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Man from Planet Alpha 1966
Actor
Moment of Terror 1966
Actor
Beast Alley 1965
as Fukami
The White Rose of Hong Kong 1965
Actor
The Retreat from Kiska 1965
Actor
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster 1964
as Godzilla (uncredited)
Mothra vs. Godzilla 1964
as Godzilla
Atragon 1963
as Mu Henchman
Matango 1963
as Police Personnel
King Kong vs. Godzilla 1963
as Godzilla (iceberg scene) (uncredited)
Aloha 3 Gents 1963
Actor
Attack Squadron 1963
as Staff Officer
Varan the Unbelievable 1962
as Varan
Chûshingura 1962
Actor
King Kong vs. Godzilla 1962
as Godzilla (iceberg scene)
Gorath 1962
as Ôtori Radio Operator
Mothra 1961
as Mothra
Daredevil in the Castle 1961
as Shuma Ono
Battle in Outer Space 1959
as Natari
The Three Treasures 1959
Actor
Three Dolls in Ginza 1959
as Yota
Gigantis, the Fire Monster 1959
as Angurus (uncredited)
The Story of Iron Arm Inao 1959
as Yoshikawa
A Young Boss Tries Really Hard 1959
Actor
Varan 1958
as Varan, Stunts
The H-Man 1958
as Captain of Fishing Boat (uncredited)
Angkor Wat Story - Beautiful Sadness 1958
Actor
Credits from TMDB.