Katsumi Tezuka

Katsumi Tezuka (手塚 勝巳, Tezuka Katsumi, August 31, 1912 – unknown date of death)[1][2] was a Japanese actor. He is best known for playing monsters in several Toho science fiction and horror films directed by Ishirō Honda.[4]

Katsumi Tezuka
手塚 勝巳
Tezuka (center) on the set of Godzilla Raids Again, 1955
Born(1912-08-31)August 31, 1912[1]
Tokyo, Japan
DiedUnknown[2]
OccupationActor
Years active1939[3]–1967
Known forGodzilla, Anguirus, Varan

Career

Tezuka was born in Tokyo, Japan. 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.[5][6]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Ref(s)
1939 Song of the White Orchid [Part One] Member Miura [3]
1939 Song of the White Orchid [Part Two] Member Miura [3]
1940 Hideko no Oendancho Member of the Atlas [3]
1940 Haruyo Izuko Ito Yokoyama [3]
1953 Eagle of the Pacific MTF Air Staff [3]
1954 Godzilla Godzilla / Hagiwara's editor [7]
1955 The Immortal Pitcher Umpire [3]
1955 Godzilla Raids Again Anguirus [3]
1956 Rodan Hotel manager / Meganulon (legs) [3]
1957 The Mysterians Moguera / villager / Mysterian [3]
1958 The H-Man Fishing boat captain [3]
1958 Varan the Unbelievable Varan [3]
1959 The Three Treasures [3]
1959 Battle in Outer Space Defense Force vice admiral / Natarl [3]
1960 Storm Over the Pacific Bride's assistance [3]
1961 The Story of Osaka Castle Shuma Ono [8]
1961 Mothra Mothra larva (neck) / photographer [3][9]
1962 Gorath Maguma [3][10]
1962 King Kong vs. Godzilla Godzilla (iceberg scene only) [3]
1963 Attack Squadron! Director Shue Matsubayashi [3]
1963 Matango Police officer / medical center doctor [3]
1963 Atragon JSDF officer / Mu henchman [3]
1964 Mothra vs. Godzilla Godzilla (assistant) / soldier [10]
1964 Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster Godzilla [3]
1965 Retreat From Kiska Captain of Akigumo [3]
1965 Beast Alley Fukami [3]
1966 Kureji Dayo Kisoutengai Ruling party member [3]
1967 Discover Japan with the 5 Gents Company executive B [3]
1967 Five Gents Prefer Geisha Tourism business person B [3]

References
  1. Mothra Movie Encyclopedia. Yosensha. July 2011. p. 99. ISBN 978-4862487612.
  2. ゴジラの超常識. Futabasha. 2016-07-24. ISBN 978-4-575-31156-3.
  3. "手塚勝巳". www.jmdb.ne.jp. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
  4. 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.
  5. "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.
  6. Haruo Nakajima 2010, pp. 208–209.
  7. Nyren, Erin (2017-08-07). "Haruo Nakajima, Man Inside Godzilla Suit, Dies at 88". Variety. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
  8. 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.
  9. Ryfle & Godziszewski 2009, 01:03:55.
  10. 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.


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