Sho Kosugi is a Japanese martial artist. His real name is Shōichi Kosugi . He is the father of Kane Kosugi and Shane Kosugi.
Career[]
Sho Kosugi has extensive training in shindō jinen-ryū karate, kendo, judo, iaido kobudo, aikido, ninjutsu. He gained poularity as an actor during the 1980s, usually playing a ninja. Sho was an All Japan Karate Champion. 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 Revenge of the Ninja, Pray for Death, Black Eagle, and Journey of Honor (aka Kabuto, aka Shogun Warrior).
Personal Life[]
He currently resides in Los Angeles, California.
Roles[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Ultraman: The Ultimate Hero | Ultraman Powered | Japanese dub voice Episode 1 "On a Mission from M78" |
Other Roles[]
Movies[]
- Enter the Ninja - Hasegawa
- Revenge of the Ninja - Cho Osaki
- Ninja III: The Domination - Goro Yamada
- 9 Deaths of the Ninja - Spike Shinobi
- Pray for Death - Akira Saito
- Rage of Honor - Shiro Tanaka
- Aloha Summer - Yukinaga Konishi
- Black Eagle - Ken Tani
- Blind Fury - The Assassin
- Journey of Honor - Daigorō Mayeda
- Drug Connection - Larry Matsuda
- Ninja Assassin - Ozunu
- The Fighting King - Director of film
- The Fighting King 2 - Director of film
Television[]
- The Master - Okasa/Master double
- Dragon Spirit (1993) - Shintenpū
- Ninja Sentai Kakuranger - Gali
- Legend of St. Dragon (1996) - Shūsaku Sendō
Other[]
- Master Class (1986) - Himself/Ninja
- Ninja Theater Hosted by Sho Kosugi (1986) - Himself/Ninja
- Honda Hurricane Commercial (1986) - Ninja
- Tenchu: Stealth Assassins (1998) - Rikimaru (motion capture)
- The Ninjas From Hollywood Japan Tour (2001-2002) - God of War and Peace