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).
Acting
Movie
The Godfather Part II
as Passerby in Coat with Cap Pulled Down (uncredited)
1974
Movie
Ninja Assassin
as Ozunu
2009
Movie
Blind Fury
as The Assassin
1989
Movie
Black Eagle
as Ken Tani
1988
Movie
Revenge of the Ninja
as Cho Osaki
1983
Movie
Ninja III: The Domination
as Yamada
1984
Movie
Enter the Ninja
as Hasegawa
1981
Movie
9 Deaths of the Ninja
as Spike Shinobi
1985
Movie
Pray for Death
as Akira Saito
1985
Movie
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan
as Kata Demonstrator (uncredited)
1978
Movie
Rage of Honor
as Shiro Tanka
1987
TV
The Master
as Okasa
1984
Movie
Bruce Lee Fights Back from the Grave
1976
Movie
Bruce Lee Fights Back from the Grave
as Suzuki (uncredited)
1976
Movie
Journey of Honor
as Daigoro Mayeda
1991
TV
Ninja Sentai Kakuranger
as Gali
1994
Movie
Master Ninja
as Okasa
1984
Movie
Master Ninja II
as Okasa
1984
Movie
Dark Society in the East
as Larry Matsuda
1993
Movie
Aloha Summer
as Yukinaga Konishi
1988
Movie
The Master Ninja 5
as Okasa
1985
TV
Wind of the Ryūkyū Islands
1993
Crew
Movie
The Scorpion King
Choreographer
2002
Movie
Black Eagle
Fight Choreographer
1988
Movie
Rage of Honor
Fight Choreographer
1987
Movie
Journey of Honor
Writer
1991
Movie
Master Ninja
Stunt Coordinator
1984
Movie
Dahmer vs. Gacy
Thanks
2010
Movie
The Fighting King
Director
1994
Movie
The Fighting King 2
Director
1994