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Katsumi Tezuka

Acting 114 August 31, 1912

Tokyo, Japan

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 sev…

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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.

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1977
Bloodthirsty Hawk
Movie Bloodthirsty Hawk (uncredited)
1977
Godzilla
Movie Godzilla (uncredited)
1967
Do Your Best! Godzilla
Movie Godzilla (iceberg scene) (archive footage) (uncredited)
1966
The Man from Planet Alpha
Movie
1966
Moment of Terror
Movie
1965
Beast Alley
Movie Fukami
1965
The White Rose of Hong Kong
Movie
1965
The Retreat from Kiska
Movie
1964
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
Movie Godzilla (uncredited)
1964
Mothra vs. Godzilla
Movie Godzilla
1963
Atragon
Movie Mu Henchman
1963
Matango
Movie Police Personnel
1963
King Kong vs. Godzilla
Movie Godzilla (iceberg scene) (uncredited)
1963
Aloha 3 Gents
Movie
1963
Attack Squadron
Movie Staff Officer
1962
Varan the Unbelievable
Movie Varan