Sho Kosugi (born Shōichi Kosugi; June 17, 1947) is a Japanese martial artist with training in shindō jinen-ryū karate who gained popularity as an actor during the 1980s, usually playing a ninja. He is the father of Kane Kosugi and Shane Kosugi. After taking a hiatus from film, he started a taiko group in California. In Japan, he also runs an internationally oriented group of martial arts acting schools known as the Sho Kosugi Institute.
Sho Kosugi (born Shōichi Kosugi; June 17, 1947) is a Japanese martial artist with training in shindō jinen-ryū karate who gained popularity as an actor during the 1980s, usually playing a ninja. He is the father of Kane Kosugi and Shane Kosugi. After taking a hiatus from film, he started a taiko group in California. In Japan, he also runs an internationally oriented group of martial arts acting schools known as the Sho Kosugi Institute.
It is common for Kosugi to have his sons co-star in movies when the plot includes family relations. Films in which Kosugi's sons perform alongside their father include Black Eagle, Revenge of the Ninja, and Kabuto (aka Shogun Warrior).
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Wikipedia: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q535906
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Filmography (Movies)
Ninja Assassin
Character:Ozunu
Release Date:29/09/2009
Dark Society in the East
Character:Larry Matsuda
Release Date:15/05/1993
Journey of Honor
Character:Daigoro Mayeda
Release Date:27/04/1991
Blind Fury
Character:The Assassin
Release Date:17/08/1989
Black Eagle
Character:Ken Tani
Release Date:01/05/1988
Aloha Summer
Character:Yukinaga Konishi
Release Date:26/02/1988
Rage of Honor
Character:Shiro Tanka
Release Date:01/02/1987
9 Deaths of the Ninja
Character:Spike Shinobi
Release Date:15/04/1985
Pray for Death
Character:Akira Saito
Release Date:11/01/1985
The Master Ninja 5
Character:Okasa
Release Date:01/01/1985
Ninja III: The Domination
Character:Yamada
Release Date:14/09/1984
Master Ninja II
Character:Okasa
Release Date:20/01/1984
Master Ninja
Character:Okasa
Release Date:20/01/1984
Revenge of the Ninja
Character:Cho Osaki
Release Date:07/09/1983
Enter the Ninja
Character:Hasegawa
Release Date:17/07/1981
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan
Character:Kata Demonstrator (uncredited)
Release Date:30/06/1978
Bruce Lee Fights Back from the Grave
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Release Date:12/06/1976
Bruce Lee Fights Back from the Grave
Character:Suzuki (uncredited)
Release Date:12/06/1976
The Godfather Part II
Character:Passerby in Coat with Cap Pulled Down (uncredited)
Release Date:20/12/1974
Television Appearances
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