Katsumi Tezuka

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Katsumi Tezuka
手塚 勝巳
Katsumi Tezuka.jpg
Tezuka (center) on the set of Godzilla Raids Again, 1955
Born(1912-08-31)August 31, 1912
Tokyo, Japan
OccupationActor
Years active1930–1967
Known forGodzilla, Anguirus, Varan

Katsumi Tezuka (手塚 勝巳, Tezuka Katsumi, August 31, 1912) was a Japanese actor and professional baseball player. He was best known for playing monsters in several Toho science fiction and horror films directed by Ishirō Honda.[1]

Career[]

Tezuka was born in Tokyo, Japan in August 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.[2][3]

Filmography[]

Film[]

Year Title Role Ref(s)
1939 Song of the White Orchid [Part One] Member Miura [4]
1939 Song of the White Orchid [Part Two] Member Miura [4]
1940 Hideko no Oendancho Member of the Atlas [4]
1940 Haruyo Izuko Ito Yokoyama [4]
1953 Eagle of the Pacific MTF Air Staff [4]
1954 Godzilla Godzilla / Hagiwara's editor [5]
1955 The Immortal Pitcher Umpire [4]
1955 Godzilla Raids Again Anguirus [4]
1956 Rodan Hotel manager / Meganulon (legs) [4]
1957 The Mysterians Moguera / villager / Mysterian [4]
1958 The H-Man Fishing boat captain [4]
1958 Varan the Unbelievable Varan [4]
1959 The Three Treasures [4]
1959 Battle in Outer Space Defense Force vice admiral / Natarl [4]
1960 Storm Over the Pacific Bride's assistance [4]
1961 The Story of Osaka Castle Shuma Ono [6]
1961 Mothra Mothra larva (neck) / photographer [4][7]
1962 Gorath Maguma [4][8]
1962 King Kong vs. Godzilla Godzilla (iceberg scene only) [4]
1963 Attack Squadron! Director Shue Matsubayashi [4]
1963 Matango Police officer / medical center doctor [4]
1963 Atragon JSDF officer / Mu henchman [4]
1964 Mothra vs. Godzilla Godzilla (assistant) / soldier [8]
1964 Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster Godzilla [4]
1965 Retreat From Kiska Captain of Akigumo [4]
1965 Beast Alley Fukami [4]
1966 Kureji Dayo Kisoutengai Ruling party member [4]
1967 Discover Japan with the 5 Gents Company executive B [4]
1967 Five Gents Prefer Geisha Tourism business person B [4]

References[]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ Haruo Nakajima 2010, pp. 208–209.
  4. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z "手塚勝巳". www.jmdb.ne.jp. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
  5. ^ Nyren, Erin (2017-08-07). "Haruo Nakajima, Man Inside Godzilla Suit, Dies at 88". Variety. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Ryfle & Godziszewski 2009, 01:03:55.
  8. ^ Jump up to: a b 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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