Katsumi Tezuka
Katsumi Tezuka | |
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手塚 勝巳 | |
Born | Tokyo, Japan | August 31, 1912
Died | Unknown |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1939–1967 |
Known for | Godzilla, Anguirus, Varan |
Katsumi Tezuka (手塚 勝巳, Tezuka Katsumi, August 31, 1912 – unknown date of death) was a Japanese actor. He is best known for playing monsters in several Toho science fiction and horror films directed by Ishirō Honda.
Career
Tezuka was born in Tokyo, Japan. His first credited role in a motion picture was in the 1940 film Haruyo Izuko. He played a number of monster roles as an assistant to Haruo Nakajima.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Ref(s) |
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1939 | Song of the White Orchid [Part One] | Member Miura | |
1939 | Song of the White Orchid [Part Two] | Member Miura | |
1940 | Hideko no Oendancho | Member of the Atlas | |
1940 | Haruyo Izuko | Ito Yokoyama | |
1953 | Eagle of the Pacific | MTF Air Staff | |
1954 | Godzilla | Godzilla / Hagiwara's editor | |
1955 | The Immortal Pitcher | Umpire | |
1955 | Godzilla Raids Again | Anguirus | |
1956 | Rodan | Hotel manager / Meganulon (legs) | |
1957 | The Mysterians | Moguera / villager / Mysterian | |
1958 | The H-Man | Fishing boat captain | |
1958 | Varan the Unbelievable | Varan | |
1959 | The Three Treasures | ||
1959 | Battle in Outer Space | Defense Force vice admiral / Natarl | |
1960 | Storm Over the Pacific | Bride's assistance | |
1961 | The Story of Osaka Castle | Shuma Ono | |
1961 | Mothra | Mothra larva (neck) / photographer | |
1962 | Gorath | Maguma | |
1962 | King Kong vs. Godzilla | Godzilla (iceberg scene only) | |
1963 | Attack Squadron! | Director Shue Matsubayashi | |
1963 | Matango | Police officer / medical center doctor | |
1963 | Atragon | JSDF officer / Mu henchman | |
1964 | Mothra vs. Godzilla | Godzilla (assistant) / soldier | |
1964 | Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster | Godzilla | |
1965 | Retreat From Kiska | Captain of Akigumo | |
1965 | Beast Alley | Fukami | |
1966 | Kureji Dayo Kisoutengai | Ruling party member | |
1967 | Discover Japan with the 5 Gents | Company executive B | |
1967 | Five Gents Prefer Geisha | Tourism business person B |