Katsumi Tezuka
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 (50 titles)
9.0MovieBloodthirsty Hawk
Bloodthirsty Hawk (uncredited) · 1977
6.8MovieGodzilla
Godzilla (uncredited) · 1977
MovieDo Your Best! Godzilla
Godzilla (iceberg scene) (archive footage) (uncredited) · 1967
8.0MovieThe Man from Planet Alpha
1966
5.9MovieMoment of Terror
1966
7.0MovieBeast Alley
Fukami · 1965
7.0MovieThe White Rose of Hong Kong
1965
8.5MovieThe Retreat from Kiska
1965
7.0MovieGhidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
Godzilla (uncredited) · 1964
7.0MovieMothra vs. Godzilla
Godzilla · 1964
6.6MovieAtragon
Mu Henchman · 1963
6.7MovieMatango
Police Personnel · 1963
6.6MovieKing Kong vs. Godzilla
Godzilla (iceberg scene) (uncredited) · 1963
8.0MovieAloha 3 Gents
1963
4.4MovieVaran the Unbelievable
Varan · 1962
7.1MovieChûshingura
1962
6.9MovieKing Kong vs. Godzilla
Godzilla (iceberg scene) · 1962
6.5MovieGorath
Ôtori Radio Operator · 1962
7.2MovieMothra
Mothra · 1961
7.5MovieDaredevil in the Castle
Shuma Ono · 1961
5.9MovieBattle in Outer Space
Natari · 1959
5.5MovieThe Three Treasures
1959
6.4MovieGigantis, the Fire Monster
Angurus (uncredited) · 1959
8.0MovieThe Story of Iron Arm Inao
Yoshikawa · 1959