Katsumi Tezuka
Acting Born Aug 31, 1912 Tokyo, Japan 50 credits
Biography
Katsumi Tezuka works in acting. Born August 31, 1912 in Tokyo, Japan. Archytele tracks 50 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Takashi Shimura
3 shared titles
Yoshio Tsuchiya
3 shared titles
Haruo Nakajima
3 shared titles
Fuyuki Murakami
3 shared titles
Hiroshi Koizumi
2 shared titles
Masao Shimizu
2 shared titles
Minosuke Yamada
2 shared titles
Ren Yamamoto
2 shared titles
Shin Ōtomo
2 shared titles
Kenji Sahara
2 shared titles
Career timeline
GodzillaBloodthirsty Hawk
Do Your Best! Godzilla
Moment of TerrorThe Man from Planet Alpha
Beast AlleyThe White Rose of Hong KongThe Retreat from Kiska
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed MonsterMothra vs. Godzilla
King Kong vs. GodzillaMatangoAtragonAloha 3 Gents
King Kong vs. GodzillaChûshinguraGorathVaran the Unbelievable
MothraDaredevil in the Castle
Battle in Outer SpaceGigantis, the Fire MonsterThe Three TreasuresThe Story of Iron Arm InaoA Young Boss Tries Really Hard
The H-ManVaranAngkor Wat Story - Beautiful Sadness
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific OceanThe MysteriansReign of TerrorÔbanTokyo 1960
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!RodanSamurai III: Duel at Ganryu IslandRebels on the High Sea
Godzilla Raids AgainMarital RelationsTomboy Daughter DiaryBridal Candidates
Godzilla
Her Captive GamblersThe Last EmbraceThe Eagle of the Pacific
Forty-Eight ManI Was a Prisoner in SiberiaShanghai Rose
Navy Bomb Squadron
Song of the White Orchid
Full Filmography
50 titles- Godzilla (1977) as Godzilla (uncredited)
- Bloodthirsty Hawk (1977) as Bloodthirsty Hawk (uncredited)
- Do Your Best! Godzilla (1967) as Godzilla (iceberg scene) (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Moment of Terror (1966)
- The Man from Planet Alpha (1966)
- Beast Alley (1965) as Fukami
- The White Rose of Hong Kong (1965)
- The Retreat from Kiska (1965)
- Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964) as Godzilla (uncredited)
- Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964) as Godzilla
- King Kong vs. Godzilla (1963) as Godzilla (iceberg scene) (uncredited)
- Matango (1963) as Police Personnel
- Atragon (1963) as Mu Henchman
- Aloha 3 Gents (1963)
- King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962) as Godzilla (iceberg scene)
- Chûshingura (1962)
- Gorath (1962) as Ôtori Radio Operator
- Varan the Unbelievable (1962) as Varan
- Mothra (1961) as Mothra
- Daredevil in the Castle (1961) as Shuma Ono
- Battle in Outer Space (1959) as Natari
- Gigantis, the Fire Monster (1959) as Angurus (uncredited)
- The Three Treasures (1959)
- The Story of Iron Arm Inao (1959) as Yoshikawa
- A Young Boss Tries Really Hard (1959)
- The H-Man (1958) as Captain of Fishing Boat (uncredited)
- Varan (1958) as Varan
- Angkor Wat Story - Beautiful Sadness (1958)
- Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean (1957) as Godzilla (uncredited)
- The Mysterians (1957) as Mysterian
- Reign of Terror (1957) as Customer (Yotamono)
- Ôban (1957) as Kojima
- Tokyo 1960 (1957) as Godzilla
- Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (1956) as Godzilla (uncredited)
- Rodan (1956) as Rodan / Meganulon / Hotel Manager
- Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956) as (uncredited)
- Rebels on the High Sea (1956)
- Godzilla Raids Again (1955) as Anguirus
- Marital Relations (1955)
- Tomboy Daughter Diary (1955) as Reporter Yamada
- Bridal Candidates (1955) as Reporter Yamada
- Godzilla (1954) as Godzilla / Newspaper Desk Worker
- Her Captive Gamblers (1953)
- The Last Embrace (1953) as Gangster
- The Eagle of the Pacific (1953) as (uncredited)
- Forty-Eight Man (1952)
- I Was a Prisoner in Siberia (1952)
- Shanghai Rose (1952) as M.P. sergeant
- Navy Bomb Squadron (1940)
- Song of the White Orchid (1939)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Katsumi Tezuka best known for?
Katsumi Tezuka is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Godzilla (1977), Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964), Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964), King Kong vs. Godzilla (1963).
When and where was Katsumi Tezuka born?
Katsumi Tezuka was born on August 31, 1912 in Tokyo, Japan.
How many credits does Katsumi Tezuka have?
Katsumi Tezuka has accumulated over 50 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1939 to 1977.
What is Katsumi Tezuka's background in cinema and television?
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, wit...
Katsumi Tezuka by the numbers
50credits
50films
0TV series
1939–1977active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean (1957) as Godzilla (uncredited) — aged about 44
- The Eagle of the Pacific (1953) as (uncredited) — aged about 40
- Godzilla (1954) as Godzilla / Newspaper Desk Worker — aged about 41
- Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956) as (uncredited) — aged about 43
- Chûshingura (1962) — aged about 49
- Mothra (1961) as Mothra — aged about 48
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