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Sho Kosugi
Actor
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).
Sho Kosugi filmography
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Common questions
Who is Sho Kosugi?+
Sho Kosugi is a Japanese martial artist and actor widely recognized for popularizing the ninja genre in Western cinema during the 1980s.
What is Sho Kosugi known for?+
He is best known for his roles in the cult action films Enter the Ninja, Revenge of the Ninja, and Ninja III: The Domination.
What kind of work does Sho Kosugi make?+
He specializes in martial arts-driven action cinema, frequently choreographing and starring in projects that highlight his expertise in karate and ninjutsu.
Is Sho Kosugi still active in the martial arts industry?+
He continues to influence the industry through the Sho Kosugi Institute, which provides training for aspiring martial arts actors and stunt performers.
