Personal Info
Birth date
1948-06-17 (77 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Minato, Tokyo, Japan
Also known as
小杉正一
ショー・コスギ
شو کوسوگی
Sho Kosugi
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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). Description above from the Wikipedia article Sho Kosugi, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
Ninja Sentai Kakuranger
8.3
Overview:
It's been a long time since the great war between the Three God Generals and the Youkais, an ancient race of monstrous spirits. Since then, imprisoned in a cave protected by the mystical Seal Door, their leader Daimaou and his Youkai army wait, planning for the day they can finally strike. That day has arrived and it is up to the Kakurangers, along with the Three God Generals, to defeat the Youkais, before Daimaou's villainy destroys Earth!The Godfather Part II
8.571
Overview:
In the continuing saga of the Corleone crime family, a young Vito Corleone grows up in Sicily and in 1910s New York. In the 1950s, Michael Corleone attempts to expand the family business into Las Vegas, Hollywood and Cuba.Wind of the Ryūkyū Islands
NYR
Overview:
The series tells The story of the 1609 invasion of Ryûkyû by forces from the Japanese domain of Satsuma, an event which changed the course of Ryukyuan history dramatically.The Master
5.1
Overview:
An aging ninja master and his young pupil travel in a custom van helping people in need along the way.Ninja Assassin
6.669
Overview:
Ninja Assassin follows Raizo, one of the deadliest assassins in the world. Taken from the streets as a child, he was transformed into a trained killer by the Ozunu Clan, a secret society whose very existence is considered a myth. But haunted by the merciless execution of his friend by the Clan, Raizo breaks free from them and vanishes. Now he waits, preparing to exact his revenge.The Scorpion King
5.588
Overview:
In ancient Egypt, peasant Mathayus is hired to exact revenge on the powerful Memnon and the sorceress Cassandra, who are ready to overtake Balthazar's village. Amid betrayals, thieves, abductions and more, Mathayus strives to bring justice to his complicated world.Bruce Lee Fights Back from the Grave
4.1
Overview:
A lightning bolt strikes the grave of Bruce Lee. However, that is as much as Bruce Lee has to do with it. Then a kung fu instructor starts a quest to avenge a friend's death, and on the way has a romance with a girl with similar problems. He eventually finds the bad guys behind it all, and has several fights with them...Blind Fury
6.542
Overview:
A blind Vietnam vet, trained as a swordfighter, comes to America and helps to rescue the son of a fellow soldier.Black Eagle
4.927
Overview:
One of the US Air Force's most modern tactical aircrafts, an F-100 with a new laser guidance system, crashes into the sea near Malta - a region where the Soviet forces are highly present, too. The CIA immediately sends out their best secret agent, Ken Tani, to salvage the system before it falls into enemy hands. To ensure his loyalty, they bring his two young sons to a nearby hotel on the island.Revenge of the Ninja
6.3
Overview:
After his family is killed in Japan by ninjas, Cho and his son Kane come to America to start a new life. He opens a doll shop but is unwittingly importing heroin in the dolls. When he finds out that his friend has betrayed him, Cho must prepare for the greatest battle he has ever been involved in.The Best of the Martial Arts Films
8.7
Overview:
The most explosive barehanded combat sequences ever filmed. An electrifying video of martial arts mastery and mayhem. This program takes a behind-the-scenes look at the weapons, the mystical eastern philosophy, and the incredible skills that have made martial arts films one of the most popular genres in the world today.9 Deaths of the Ninja
5.292
Overview:
A trio of specialized soldiers is called in to stop a group of drug traffickers who have hijacked a busload of tourists in the Philippines and threaten to kill them all if one of their companions is not released from jail and the government does not stop its anti-drug policies.Ninja III: The Domination
6.1
Overview:
Aerobics instructor Christie Ryder becomes possessed by the spirit of an evil ninja when she comes to his aid after he was shot down.Master Ninja II
7
Overview:
Lee Van Cleef and Timoty Van Patten are back in this "sequel" to their last "movie" about a ninja and his apprentice battling evil wherever they go. In reality, it's two episodes of failed TV show 'The Master' repackaged as a movie. Also featured in an episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000.Pray for Death
6
Overview:
Akira Saito, a Japanese businessman lives in Tokyo with his Japanese-American wife Aiko and their children, Takeshi and Tomoya. When the family has a chance to move to the United States so that Aiko can teach the children about their American heritage, they pack up and head for Houston, Texas and run a restaurant. This is where the trouble begins....Dahmer vs. Gacy
2.875
Overview:
A secret government lab run by Dr. Hess (Art LaFleur) has been trying to create the ultimate killer using the DNA of infamous killers Jeffrey Dahmer (Ford Austin) and John Wayne Gacy (Randal Malone), but there’s one big problem: they’ve escaped! Bloody mayhem stretches across the United States as they go on the ultimate killing spree. Trying to stop the maniacal madness is Ringo (Ford Austin), a hick warrior being trained by God (Harland Williams), using only a shotgun and a bottle of whiskey. In his road trip to hell, he must first fight off his own demons, not to mention an army of Japanese ninjas and a Super-serial killer (Ethan Phillips)! It all leads up to the ultimate showdown!Master Ninja
4.7
Overview:
Aging skilled master ninja, John Peter McAllister, and his young apprentice search for John's long lost daughter, all the while his old enemies try to stop him. The first two episodes of "The Master" edited into a feature length film used as a promo for the television series.Enter the Ninja
5.5
Overview:
After completing his training of ninjutsu within Japan, an American Angolan Bush War veteran by the name of Cole visits his war buddy Frank Landers and his newly wed wife Mary Ann, who are the owners of a large piece of farming land in the Philippines. Cole soon finds that the Landers are being repeatedly harassed by a CEO named Charles Venarius.Rage of Honor
5.6
Overview:
A Japanese cop, Shiro, and his partner Ray are after a bunch of drug dealers. But they are betrayed by an insider and Ray is killed. Shiro follows the murderer, a sadistic drug lord, up to ArgentinaJourney of Honor
4.9
Overview:
The son of a besieged Shogun in war-torn 17th century Japan travels to Spain to buy weaponry from the king.The Master Ninja 5
10
Overview:
Lee Van Cleef stars as John Peter McAllister, who as a reverend master of the Ninja warrior society, deserts the order the order to search for his missing daughter in the U.S.Aloha Summer
4.3
Overview:
It's the 60s and a bunch of crazy teenagers meet in the beautiful island of Hawaii during their summer holidays. Although they come from different backgrounds, they hang out together and shake up the island! They surf, dance, drink, fight and fall in love. As the summer approaches its end, they find themselves inseparable, friends for a lifetime...Dark Society in the East
6.4
Overview:
A story about the activities of Southeast Asian Mafia gangs in Shinjuku. Ryosuke Kano is an ex French Foreign Legion soldier and is now a cocaine smuggler and dealer. He is acquainted with Larry, a Japanese American, but he turned out to be an undercover cop from New York.Acting
2009Ninja Assassin as Ozunu
1994Ninja Sentai Kakuranger (2 Episodes) as Gali
1993Dark Society in the East as Larry Matsuda
1993Wind of the Ryūkyū Islands (23 Episodes) as Unknown
1991Journey of Honor as Daigoro Mayeda
1990The Best of the Martial Arts Films as Self (archive footage)
1989Blind Fury as The Assassin
1988Black Eagle as Ken Tani
1988Aloha Summer as Yukinaga Konishi
1987Rage of Honor as Shiro Tanka
19859 Deaths of the Ninja as Spike Shinobi
1985Pray for Death as Akira Saito
1985The Master Ninja 5 as Okasa
1984Ninja III: The Domination as Yamada
1984Master Ninja II as Okasa
1984Master Ninja as Okasa
1984The Master (13 Episodes) as Okasa
1983Revenge of the Ninja as Cho Osaki
1981Enter the Ninja as Hasegawa
1976Bruce Lee Fights Back from the Grave as Unknown, Suzuki (uncredited)
1974The Godfather Part II as Passerby in Coat with Cap Pulled Down (uncredited)
Crew
2010Dahmer vs. Gacy ... Thanks
2002The Scorpion King ... Choreographer
1988Black Eagle ... Fight Choreographer
1984Master Ninja ... Stunt Coordinator, Choreographer
Writing
1991Journey of Honor ... Writer
Production
1991Journey of Honor ... Producer