About Katsumi Tezuka
Lived 1912 – 1967 (aged 55). Katsumi Tezuka was a Japanese actor and baseball player, known for Anguirus, Godzilla and Varan.
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.
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Who was Katsumi Tezuka?
Japanese actor and baseball player
When was Katsumi Tezuka born?
Katsumi Tezuka was born on 31 August 1912 in Tokyo.
When did Katsumi Tezuka die?
Katsumi Tezuka died on 31 August 1967.
What was Katsumi Tezuka's occupation?
Katsumi Tezuka was an actor and baseball player.
What was Katsumi Tezuka known for?
Katsumi Tezuka was known for Anguirus, Godzilla and Varan.
What nationality was Katsumi Tezuka?
Katsumi Tezuka was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Katsumi Tezuka. https://biography.guide/katsumi-tezuka/
MLA: "Katsumi Tezuka." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/katsumi-tezuka/.
Chicago: "Katsumi Tezuka." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/katsumi-tezuka/.
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