Sho Kosugi

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).
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1948-06-17 · Minato, Tokyo, Japan
Known for
- The Godfather Part II (1974) — Passerby in Coat with Cap Pulled Down (uncredited)
- The Scorpion King (2002) — Choreographer
- Ninja Assassin (2009) — Ozunu
- Blind Fury (1989) — The Assassin
- Black Eagle (1988) — Ken Tani
- Revenge of the Ninja (1983) — Cho Osaki
- Ninja III: The Domination (1984) — Yamada
- Enter the Ninja (1981) — Hasegawa
- Pray for Death (1985) — Akira Saito
- 9 Deaths of the Ninja (1985) — Spike Shinobi
- The Bad News Bears Go to Japan (1978) — Kata Demonstrator (uncredited)
- The Best of the Martial Arts Films (1990) — Self
- Rage of Honor (1987) — Shiro Tanka
- The Master (1984) — Okasa
- Bruce Lee Fights Back from the Grave (1976)
- Journey of Honor (1991) — Daigoro Mayeda