Katsumi Tezuka
Born
31 August 1912 (113)
Place of Birth
Tokyo, Japan
Also known as
Tezuka Katsumi
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 career after this point is unknown, and his date of death has never been publicized.
Filmography (40)
Bloodthirsty Hawk
1977
Godzilla
1977
The Man from Planet Alpha
1966
Moment of Terror
1966
Beast Alley
1965
The White Rose of Hong Kong
1965
The Retreat from Kiska
1965
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
1964
Mothra vs. Godzilla
1964
Atragon
1963
Matango
1963
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1963
Company President Travels Abroad Part II
1963
Varan the Unbelievable
1962
Chûshingura
1962
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1962
Gorath
1962
Mothra
1961
Daredevil in the Castle
1961
Battle in Outer Space
1959
The Three Treasures
1959
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
1959
The Story of Iron Arm Inao
1959
A Young Boss Tries Really Hard
1959
Varan
1958
The H-Man
1958
Angkor Wat Story - Beautiful Sadness
1958
The Mysterians
1957
Tokyo 1960
1957
Reign of Terror
1957
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
1957
Ôban
1957
Rodan
1956
Rebels on the High Sea
1956
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
1956
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
1956
Marital Relations
1955
Godzilla Raids Again
1955
Bridal Candidates
1955
Tomboy Daughter Diary
1955