| Katsumi Tezuka | |
|---|---|
| 手塚 勝巳 | |
 Tezuka (center) in the Anguirus suit on the set of Godzilla Raids Again, 1955 | |
| Born | (1912-08-31)August 31, 1912 Tokyo, Japan |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1939–1967 |
| Known for | Godzilla, Anguirus, Varan |
Katsumi Tezuka (手塚 勝巳, Tezuka Katsumi, born August 31, 1912) was a Japanese actor. He is best known for playing monsters in several Toho science fiction and horror films directed by Ishirō Honda.
Life and career
Tezuka was born in Tokyo, Japan on August 31, 1912. His first credited role in a motion picture was in the 1940 film Haruyo Izuko. He played a number of monster roles as an assistant to Haruo Nakajima.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Song of the White Orchid | Member Miura | |
| 1939 | Song of the White Orchid | Member Miura | |
| 1940 | Hideko no Oendancho | Member of the Atlas | |
| 1940 | Haruyo Izuko | Ito Yokoyama | |
| 1953 | Eagle of the Pacific | MTF Air Staff | |
| 1954 | Godzilla | Godzilla / Hagiwara's editor | |
| 1955 | The Immortal Pitcher | Umpire | |
| 1955 | Godzilla Raids Again | Anguirus | |
| 1956 | Rodan | Hotel manager / Meganulon (legs) | |
| 1957 | The Mysterians | Moguera / villager / Mysterian | |
| 1958 | The H-Man | Fishing boat captain | |
| 1958 | Varan the Unbelievable | Varan | |
| 1959 | The Three Treasures | ||
| 1959 | Battle in Outer Space | Defense Force vice admiral / Natarl | |
| 1960 | Storm Over the Pacific | Bride's assistance | |
| 1961 | The Story of Osaka Castle | Shuma Ono | |
| 1961 | Mothra | Mothra larva (neck) / photographer | |
| 1962 | Gorath | Maguma | |
| 1962 | King Kong vs. Godzilla | Godzilla (iceberg scene only) | |
| 1963 | Attack Squadron! | Director Shue Matsubayashi | |
| 1963 | Matango | Police officer / medical center doctor | |
| 1963 | Atragon | JSDF officer / Mu henchman | |
| 1964 | Mothra vs. Godzilla | Godzilla (assistant) / soldier | |
| 1964 | Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster | Godzilla | |
| 1965 | Retreat From Kiska | Captain of Akigumo | |
| 1965 | Beast Alley | Fukami | |
| 1966 | Kureji Dayo Kisoutengai | Ruling party member | |
| 1967 | Discover Japan with the 5 Gents | Company executive B | |
| 1967 | Five Gents Prefer Geisha | Tourism business person B |
References
- ^ "手塚勝巳". www.jmdb.ne.jp. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
- Kalat, David (2007). A Critical History and Filmography of Toho's Godzilla Series. McFarland. pp. 18, 30, 35, 42, 55, 61, 67, 73. ISBN 9780786430994.
- Mothra Movie Encyclopedia. Yosensha. July 2011. p. 99. ISBN 978-4862487612.
- "日本初の特撮怪獣映画『ゴジラ』でゴジラだった俳優登場！抜擢の理由は10メートル歩けたから｜シネマトゥデイ". シネマトゥデイ (in Japanese). Retrieved 2021-05-15.
- Haruo Nakajima 2010, pp. 208–209.
- Nyren, Erin (2017-08-07). "Haruo Nakajima, Man Inside Godzilla Suit, Dies at 88". Variety. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
- Stuart Galbraith IV (16 May 2008). The Toho Studios Story: A History and Complete Filmography. Scarecrow Press. p. 177. ISBN 978-1-4616-7374-3.
- Ryfle & Godziszewski 2009, 01:03:55.
- ^ Toho Special Effects Movie Complete Works. Village Books. 28 September 2012. pp. 63, 81. ISBN 9784864910132.
Sources
- Haruo Nakajima (2010). Monster Life Original Godzilla Actor Haruo Nakajima. Yosensha. ISBN 9784862485892.
- Ryfle, Steve; Godziszewski, Ed (2009). Mothra Audio Commentary (DVD). Sony.
External links
- Katsumi Tezuka at IMDb
- 手塚勝巳 (Katsumi Tezuka) at the Japanese Movie Database (in Japanese)
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