Katsumi Tezuka

Born: 1912-08-31

Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan

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 life and career after this point are unknown, and his date of death has never been publicized.

Known For

Godzilla
King Kong vs. Godzilla
Godzilla Raids Again
Mothra vs. Godzilla
Rodan
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
Chûshingura
Matango
Mothra
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!

Top Movie Credits

Godzilla Godzilla / Newspaper Desk Worker
King Kong vs. Godzilla Godzilla (iceberg scene)
Rodan Rodan / Meganulon / Hotel Manager
Matango Police Personnel
Mothra Mothra
Godzilla, King of the Monsters! Godzilla (uncredited)