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Katsumi Tezuka

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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
OccupationActor
Years active1939[1]–1967
Known forGodzilla, Anguirus, Varan

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

Life and career

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Tezuka was born in Tokyo, Japan on August 31, 1912.[3] 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.[4][5]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Ref(s)
1939 Song of the White Orchid [Part One] Member Miura [1]
1939 Song of the White Orchid [Part Two] Member Miura [1]
1940 Hideko no Oendancho Member of the Atlas [1]
1940 Haruyo Izuko Ito Yokoyama [1]
1953 Eagle of the Pacific MTF Air Staff [1]
1954 Godzilla Godzilla / Hagiwara's editor [6]
1955 The Immortal Pitcher Umpire [1]
1955 Godzilla Raids Again Anguirus [1]
1956 Rodan Hotel manager / Meganulon (legs) [1]
1957 The Mysterians Moguera / villager / Mysterian [1]
1958 The H-Man Fishing boat captain [1]
1958 Varan the Unbelievable Varan [1]
1959 The Three Treasures [1]
1959 Battle in Outer Space Defense Force vice admiral / Natarl [1]
1960 Storm Over the Pacific Bride's assistance [1]
1961 The Story of Osaka Castle Shuma Ono [7]
1961 Mothra Mothra larva (neck) / photographer [1][8]
1962 Gorath Maguma [1][9]
1962 King Kong vs. Godzilla Godzilla (iceberg scene only) [1]
1963 Attack Squadron! Director Shue Matsubayashi [1]
1963 Matango Police officer / medical center doctor [1]
1963 Atragon JSDF officer / Mu henchman [1]
1964 Mothra vs. Godzilla Godzilla (assistant) / soldier [9]
1964 Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster Godzilla [1]
1965 Retreat From Kiska Captain of Akigumo [1]
1965 Beast Alley Fukami [1]
1966 Kureji Dayo Kisoutengai Ruling party member [1]
1967 Discover Japan with the 5 Gents Company executive B [1]
1967 Five Gents Prefer Geisha Tourism business person B [1]

References

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  1. ^ 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 aa "手塚勝巳". www.jmdb.ne.jp. Retrieved 2021-05-16.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Mothra Movie Encyclopedia. Yosensha. July 2011. p. 99. ISBN 978-4862487612.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ Haruo Nakajima 2010, pp. 208–209.
  6. ^ Nyren, Erin (2017-08-07). "Haruo Nakajima, Man Inside Godzilla Suit, Dies at 88". Variety. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ Ryfle & Godziszewski 2009, 01:03:55.
  9. ^ a b Toho Special Effects Movie Complete Works. Village Books. 28 September 2012. pp. 63, 81. ISBN 9784864910132.

Sources

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  • 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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