Sho Kosugi
Biography
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).
Filmography
Ninja Assassin
2009
as Ozunu
Dark Society in the East
1993
as Larry Matsuda
Journey of Honor
1991
as Daigoro Mayeda
The Best of the Martial Arts Films
1990
as Self
Blind Fury
1989
as The Assassin
Black Eagle
1988
as Ken Tani
Aloha Summer
1988
as Yukinaga Konishi
Rage of Honor
1987
as Shiro Tanka
9 Deaths of the Ninja
1985
as Spike Shinobi
Pray for Death
1985
as Akira Saito
The Master Ninja 5
1985
as Okasa
Ninja III: The Domination
1984
as Yamada
Master Ninja II
1984
as Okasa
Master Ninja
1984
as Okasa
Revenge of the Ninja
1983
as Cho Osaki
Enter the Ninja
1981
as Hasegawa
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan
1978
as Kata Demonstrator (uncredited)
Bruce Lee Fights Back from the Grave
1976
Bruce Lee Fights Back from the Grave
1976
as Suzuki (uncredited)
The Godfather Part II
1974
as Passerby in Coat with Cap Pulled Down (uncredited)