Katsumi Tezuka
Acting
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.
Known for
1977Godzilla
Godzilla (uncredited)
1977Bloodthirsty Hawk
Bloodthirsty Hawk (uncredited)
1967Do Your Best! Godzilla
Godzilla (iceberg scene) (archive footage) (uncredited)
1966The Man from Planet Alpha
1966Moment of Terror
1965The Retreat from Kiska
1965Beast Alley
Fukami
1965The White Rose of Hong Kong
1964Mothra vs. Godzilla
Godzilla
1964Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
Godzilla (uncredited)
1963Matango
Police Personnel
1963Atragon
Mu Henchman
1963King Kong vs. Godzilla
Godzilla (iceberg scene) (uncredited)
1963Company President Travels Abroad Part II
1962Varan the Unbelievable
Varan
1962King Kong vs. Godzilla
Godzilla (iceberg scene)
1962Gorath
Ôtori Radio Operator
1962Chûshingura
1961Mothra
Mothra
1961Daredevil in the Castle
Shuma Ono
1959Battle in Outer Space
Natari
1959The Three Treasures
1959Gigantis, the Fire Monster
Angurus (uncredited)
1959The Story of Iron Arm Inao
Yoshikawa