Sho Kosugi
| Sho Kosugi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 小杉 正一 (Shōichi Kosugi) June 17, 1948 Minato, Tokyo, Japan |
| Occupation | Actor, martial artist |
| Years active | 1981–2010 |
| Spouse | Shook Kosugi |
| Website | |
| http://shokosugi.net/shopro | |
Sho Kosugi (ショー・コスギ, born Shōichi Kosugi (小杉 正一 Kosugi Shōichi); June 17, 1948) is a Japanese martial artist with extensive training in shindō jinen-ryū karate, kendo, judo, iaido, kobudo, aikido, and ninjutsu who gained popularity as an actor during the 1980s, usually playing a ninja.[1] Sho was an All Japan Karate Champion.[2][3] 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. 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).
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[edit] Filmography
[edit] Movies
- Enter the Ninja (1981)
- Revenge of the Ninja (1983)
- Ninja III: The Domination (1984)
- 9 Deaths of the Ninja (1985)
- Pray for Death (1985)
- Rage of Honor (1987)
- Aloha Summer (1988)
- Black Eagle (1988)[4]
- Blind Fury (1989)
- Journey of Honor (1991)
- 極東黒社会 Kyokutō Kuroshakai (Drug Connection) (1993)
- ザ・格闘王 Za Kakutō Oh (The Fighting King) (1994) - Director of film
- ザ・格闘王２ Za Kakutō Oh 2 (The Fighting King 2) (1994) - Director of film
- Ninja Assassin (2009)
[edit] Television
- The Master (1984) - 13 episodes
- 琉球の風 Ryūkyū no Kaze (Dragon Spirit) (1993) - 10 episodes
- Ultraman: The Ultimate Hero (1993) - Episode 1 (voice only - Japanese language version)
- 忍者戦隊カクレンジャー Ninja Sentai Kakuranger (1994) - Episodes 28-29
- 聖龍伝説 Seiryū Densetsu (Legend of St. Dragon) (1996) - Episode 7
[edit] Other
- Master Class (1986) - Instructional video
- Ninja Theater Hosted by Sho Kosugi (1986) - Video Host segments (13 in all)
- Honda Hurricane Commercial (1986) - TV commercial
- Tenchu: Stealth Assassins (1998) - Video game (motion capture-portrayed Rikimaru)
- The Ninjas From Hollywood Japan Tour (2001-2002) - Stage show
[edit] References
- ^ "`Ninja` Knockin`` Em Dead". Chicago Tribune. 1986-05-15. http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1986-05-15/features/8602040119_1_ninja-kosugi-home-movies. Retrieved 2011-03-23.
- ^ "`Ninja` Knockin`` Em Dead". Chicago Tribune. 1986-05-15. http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1986-05-15/features/8602040119_1_ninja-kosugi-home-movies. Retrieved 2011-03-23.
- ^ Beale, Lewis (1986-04-20). "Martial Arts Pics--packing A Hard Punch". The Los Angeles Times. http://articles.latimes.com/1986-04-20/entertainment/ca-1348_1_martial-arts-film. Retrieved 2010-08-27.
- ^ "Martial Arts Stars Wasted In `Eagle`". Sun Sentinel. http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/1988-06-07/features/8802030245_1_van-damme-kosugi-black-eagle. Retrieved 2010-12-04.
