Katsumi Tezuka

Katsumi Tezuka

Profile info

Known forActing
GenderMale
Birthday31 August 1912 (114 years old)
Place of birthTokyo, Japan
Known credits53

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.

Bloodthirsty Hawk
Bloodthirsty Hawk
1977 · Bloodthirsty Hawk (uncredited)
Godzilla
Godzilla
1977 · Godzilla (uncredited)
Do Your Best! Godzilla
Do Your Best! Godzilla
1967 · Godzilla (iceberg scene) (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Man from Planet Alpha
The Man from Planet Alpha
1966
Moment of Terror
Moment of Terror
1966
Beast Alley
Beast Alley
1965 · Fukami
The White Rose of Hong Kong
The White Rose of Hong Kong
1965
The Retreat from Kiska
The Retreat from Kiska
1965
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
1964 · Godzilla (uncredited)
Mothra vs. Godzilla
Mothra vs. Godzilla
1964 · Godzilla
Atragon
Atragon
1963 · Mu Henchman
Matango
Matango
1963 · Police Personnel
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1963 · Godzilla (iceberg scene) (uncredited)
Aloha 3 Gents
Aloha 3 Gents
1963
Attack Squadron
Attack Squadron
1963 · Staff Officer
Varan the Unbelievable
Varan the Unbelievable
1962 · Varan
Chûshingura
Chûshingura
1962
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1962 · Godzilla (iceberg scene)
Gorath
Gorath
1962 · Ôtori Radio Operator
Mothra
Mothra
1961 · Mothra
Daredevil in the Castle
Daredevil in the Castle
1961 · Shuma Ono
Battle in Outer Space
Battle in Outer Space
1959 · Natari
The Three Treasures
The Three Treasures
1959
Three Dolls in Ginza
Three Dolls in Ginza
1959 · Yota
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
1959 · Angurus (uncredited)
The Story of Iron Arm Inao
The Story of Iron Arm Inao
1959 · Yoshikawa
A Young Boss Tries Really Hard
A Young Boss Tries Really Hard
1959
Varan
Varan
1958 · Varan
The H-Man
The H-Man
1958 · Captain of Fishing Boat (uncredited)
Angkor Wat Story - Beautiful Sadness
Angkor Wat Story - Beautiful Sadness
1958
The Mysterians
The Mysterians
1957 · Mysterian
Tokyo 1960
Tokyo 1960
1957 · Godzilla
Reign of Terror
Reign of Terror
1957 · Customer (Yotamono)
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
1957 · Godzilla (uncredited)
Ôban
Ôban
1957 · Kojima
Rodan
Rodan
1956 · Rodan / Meganulon / Hotel Manager
Rebels on the High Sea
Rebels on the High Sea
1956
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
1956 · Godzilla (uncredited)
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
1956 · (uncredited)
Marital Relations
Marital Relations
1955
Godzilla Raids Again
Godzilla Raids Again
1955 · Anguirus
Bridal Candidates
Bridal Candidates
1955 · Reporter Yamada
Tomboy Daughter Diary
Tomboy Daughter Diary
1955 · Reporter Yamada
Godzilla
Godzilla
1954 · Godzilla / Newspaper Desk Worker
Utsukushiki taka
Utsukushiki taka
1954
The Eagle of the Pacific
The Eagle of the Pacific
1953 · (uncredited)
Her Captive Gamblers
Her Captive Gamblers
1953
The Last Embrace
The Last Embrace
1953 · Gangster
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