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Katsumi Tezuka

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1912-08-31 (Age: 114)

Place of Birth

Tokyo, Japan

Katsumi Tezuka

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 (49)

⭐ 9.0 Role: Bloodthirsty Hawk (uncredited)

Bloodthirsty Hawk

1977
⭐ 6.8 Role: Godzilla (uncredited)

Godzilla

1977
⭐ 8.0 Role: Unknown

The Man from Planet Alpha

1966
⭐ 5.9 Role: Unknown

Moment of Terror

1966
⭐ 7.0 Role: Fukami

Beast Alley

1965
⭐ 7.0 Role: Unknown

The White Rose of Hong Kong

1965
⭐ 8.5 Role: Unknown

The Retreat from Kiska

1965
⭐ 7.0 Role: Godzilla (uncredited)

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

1964
⭐ 7.0 Role: Godzilla

Mothra vs. Godzilla

1964
⭐ 6.7 Role: Mu Henchman

Atragon

1963
⭐ 6.7 Role: Police Personnel

Matango

1963
⭐ 6.5 Role: Godzilla in iceberg (uncredited)

King Kong vs. Godzilla

1963
⭐ 8.0 Role: Unknown

Company President Travels Abroad Part II

1963
⭐ 4.4 Role: Varan

Varan the Unbelievable

1962
⭐ 7.1 Role: Unknown

Chûshingura

1962