Costume & Make-Up
Keizô Murase
Born October 5, 1935 Died October 14, 2024 (Age 89)Ikeda, Tokachi, Hokkaido, Japan45 Credits
Keizō Murase (村瀬継蔵, Murase Keizō; October 5, 1935 – October 14, 2024) was a Japanese suitmaker, stuntman, sculptor, modeller, and film director. He is particularly well known for his work in giant monster films, including Mothra (1961), King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962), and The Mighty Peking Man (1977). In 1958, Toho hired Murase to sculpt the Varan suit for Varan the Unbelievable. An amateur photographer, Murase exten…
