Katsumi Tezuka
Acting
Born August 31, 1912 · Tokyo, Japan
Died August 31, 1967
Also known as Tezuka Katsumi
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.
Filmography17 titles
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
Godzilla
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
Mothra
Ghidorah: The Three-Headed Monster
Mothra vs. Godzilla
Attack of the Mushroom People
Atragon
Godzilla: King of the Monsters!
Rodan
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
The Mysterians
Battle in Outer Space
Godzilla Raids Again
The H-Man
Varan
Varan the Unbelievable