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Katsumi Tezuka

Katsumi Tezuka

Born 1912-08-31 (age 113) Tokyo, Japan
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Biography

Katsumi Tezuka (ζ‰‹ε‘š 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.

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Known For

Godzilla
Godzilla

1954

as Godzilla / Newspaper Desk Worker

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

1964

as Godzilla (uncredited)

Godzilla Raids Again
Godzilla Raids Again

1955

as Anguirus

Daredevil in the Castle
Daredevil in the Castle

1961

as Shuma Ono

King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong vs. Godzilla

1962

as Godzilla (iceberg scene)

Godzilla, King of the Monsters!
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!

1956

as Godzilla (uncredited)

Beast Alley
Beast Alley

1965

as Fukami

Godzilla
Godzilla

1977

as Godzilla (uncredited)

Rodan
Rodan

1956

as Rodan / Meganulon / Hotel Manager

Mothra
Mothra

1961

as Mothra

Mothra vs. Godzilla
Mothra vs. Godzilla

1964

as Godzilla

Atragon
Atragon

1963

as Mu Henchman

Tokyo 1960
Tokyo 1960

1957

as Godzilla

The H-Man
The H-Man

1958

as Captain of Fishing Boat (uncredited)

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

1956

as (uncredited)

Matango
Matango

1963

as Police Personnel

Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean

1957

as Godzilla (uncredited)

King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong vs. Godzilla

1963

as Godzilla (iceberg scene) (uncredited)

Gorath
Gorath

1962

as Γ”tori Radio Operator

Gigantis, the Fire Monster
Gigantis, the Fire Monster

1959

as Angurus (uncredited)