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]
Katsumi Tezuka | |
|---|---|
| 手塚 勝巳 | |
 Tezuka (center) on the set of Godzilla Raids Again, 1955 | |
| Born | August 31, 1912 Tokyo, Japan |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1939[1]–1967 |
| Known for | Godzilla, Anguirus, Varan |
Life and career
editTezuka 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] Tezuka's death date is unknown.[6]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| 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 | [7] |
| 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 | [8] |
| 1961 | Mothra | Mothra larva (neck) / photographer | [1][9] |
| 1962 | Gorath | Maguma | [1][10] |
| 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 | [10] |
| 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
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ ゴジラの超常識. Futabasha. 2016-07-24. ISBN 978-4-575-31156-3.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Toho Special Effects Movie Complete Works. Village Books. 28 September 2012. pp. 63, 81. ISBN 9784864910132.
Sources
edit- 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
edit- Katsumi Tezuka at IMDb
- 手塚勝巳 (Katsumi Tezuka) at the Japanese Movie Database (in Japanese)
