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).
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
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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]
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Currently co-starring in Ninja Assassin currently in the theaters. [November 2009]
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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.
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