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Katsumi Tezuka
Born 1912-08-31Tokyo, 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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Bloodthirsty HawkBloodthirsty Hawk (uncredited)GodzillaGodzilla (uncredited)Do Your Best! GodzillaGodzilla (iceberg scene) (archive footage) (uncredited)The Man from Planet AlphaRoleMoment of TerrorRoleBeast AlleyFukamiThe White Rose of Hong KongRoleThe Retreat from KiskaRoleGhidorah, the Three-Headed MonsterGodzilla (uncredited)Mothra vs. GodzillaGodzillaAtragonMu HenchmanMatangoPolice PersonnelKing Kong vs. GodzillaGodzilla (iceberg scene) (uncredited)Aloha 3 GentsRoleAttack SquadronStaff OfficerVaran the UnbelievableVaranChûshinguraRoleKing Kong vs. GodzillaGodzilla (iceberg scene)GorathÔtori Radio OperatorMothraMothraDaredevil in the CastleShuma OnoBattle in Outer SpaceNatariThe Three TreasuresRoleThree Dolls in GinzaYota