Shôichi Kosugi Wiki Biography
Sho Kosugi (???????, born Sh?ichi Kosugi (?? ??, Kosugi Sh?ichi); June 17, 1948) is a Japanese martial artist with extensive training in shind? jinen-ry? karate, kendo, judo, iaido, kobudo, aikido, and ninjutsu who gained popularity as an actor during the 1980s, usually playing a ninja. Sho was an All Japan Karate Champion. 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 ran an internationally oriented group of martial arts acting schools known as the Sho Kosugi Institute. He resides in Los Angeles, California.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).
| Full Name | Sho Kosugi |
| Net Worth | $6 Million |
| Date Of Birth | June 17, 1948 |
| Place Of Birth | Tokyo, Japan |
| Height | 5′ 11¾” (1.82 m) |
| Profession | Miscellaneous Crew, Actor, Stunts |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Spouse | Shook Kosugi |
| Children | Kane Kosugi, Shane Kosugi, Ayeesha Kosugi |
| IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0467563 |
| Movies | Bruce Lee Fights Back from the Grave, Enter the Ninja, Revenge of the Ninja, Ninja III: The Domination, Nine Deaths of the Ninja, Pray for Death, Rage of Honor, Black Eagle, Blind Fury, Kabuto, Ninja Assassin, The Fighting King, The Fighting King 2 |
| TV Shows | Ultraman: The Ultimate Hero, The Master |
| Fact | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Working in Japan and L.A. teaching new actors and performing in Ninja Stunt shows with son Shane Kosugi and some of his new proteges [2003] |
| 2 | Currently co-starring in Ninja Assassin currently in the theaters. [November 2009] |
| 3 | Performed the motion capturing for the Rikimaru character in the PlayStation game, “Tenchu: Stealth Assassins, ” (1998) which was released in the U.S. and Japan. |
| 4 | Father of Shane Kosugi and Kane Kosugi |
Miscellaneous
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Scorpion King | 2002 | choreographer: taiko | |
| Tenchu | 1998 | Video Game motion capture performer: Rikimaru | |
| Black Eagle | 1988 | fight choreographer | |
| Diamond Ninja Force | 1988 | fight choreographer – as Sho Kosugi, host segment | |
| Rage of Honor | 1987 | martial arts choreographer / special weapons designer | |
| Pray for Death | 1985 | martial arts choreographer – as Sho Kosugi | |
| The Master | TV Series ninja coordinator – 7 episodes, 1984 technical advisor – 7 episodes, 1984 ninja choreographer – 6 episodes, 1984 | ||
| Revenge of the Ninja | 1983 | martial arts choreographer |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ninja Assassin | 2009 | Ozunu (as Sho Kosugi) | |
| Tenchu | 1998 | Video Game | Rikimaru (Japanese version, voice, uncredited) |
| Ninja sentai Kakurenjâ | 1994 | TV Series | Gali |
| Ultraman: The Ultimate Hero | 1993 | TV Series | Ultraman Powered |
| Kyokutô kuroshakai | 1993 | Larry Matsuda | |
| Journey of Honor | 1991 | Daigoro Mayeda | |
| Blind Fury | 1989 | The Assassin (as Sho Kosugi) | |
| Black Eagle | 1988 | Ken Tani | |
| Aloha Summer | 1988 | Yukinaga Konishi | |
| Rage of Honor | 1987 | Shiro Tanaka | |
| Pray for Death | 1985 | Akira Saito | |
| Nine Deaths of the Ninja | 1985 | Spike Shinobi | |
| Ninja III: The Domination | 1984 | Yamada | |
| The Master | 1984 | TV Series | Okasa |
| Revenge of the Ninja | 1983 | Cho Osaki (as Sho Kosugi Black Ninja) | |
| Enter the Ninja | 1981 | Hasegawa | |
| The Bad News Bears Go to Japan | 1978 | Kata Demonstrator (uncredited) | |
| America bangmungaeg | 1976 | Suzuki (uncredited) | |
| The Godfather: Part II | 1974 | Passerby in Coat with Cap Pulled Down (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ninja III: The Domination | 1984 | fight choreographer | |
| The Master | 1984 | TV Series stunt coordinator – 13 episodes |
Director
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Za kakuto oh | 1993 |
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journey of Honor | 1991 | story |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journey of Honor | 1991 | producer |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falling Down | 2010 | thanks | |
| Dahmer vs. Gacy | 2010 | thanks | |
| Commute | 2009 | thanks |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sho and Tell Part 2: The Domination | 2016 | Video documentary short | Himself |
| Sho and Tell: Birth of a Ninja | 2016 | Documentary short | Himself |
| Master Class | 1985 | Video | Himself |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Best of the Martial Arts Films | 1992 | Documentary | Himself |