Hideyo Amamoto
Biography
Hideyo Amamoto was a prolific Japanese actor born on January 2, 1926, in the Wakamatsu ward of Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. He was best known for portraying Dr. Shinigami in the original Kamen Rider series, along with many other characters in tokusatsu films and the Godzilla series. Throughout his career, Amamoto also used the pseudonym Eisei Amamoto, which was a misreading of the kanji in his real name, Hideyo. He had 133 known credits in acting. He passed away on March 23, 2003, at the age of 77, from acute pneumonia.
Career overview
Hideyo Amamoto was a prolific Japanese actor known for his work in acting, accumulating 133 known credits according to database records. Born on January 2, 1926, in the Wakamatsu ward of Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, he became best known for portraying Dr. Shinigami in the original Kamen Rider series. In addition to this signature role, he appeared as many other characters across tokusatsu films and the Godzilla series throughout his career.
For the majority of his career, the actor also used the pseudonym Eisei Amamoto. This alternate professional name came from a misreading of the kanji characters found in his real given name, Hideyo.
Amamoto passed away on March 23, 2003, at the age of 77, following a death from acute pneumonia. His legacy endures through his extensive film and television credits within the tokusatsu and Godzilla genres, cementing his status as a recognizable figure in Japanese fantasy and superhero cinema.
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130 titles- Kamen Rider: THE FIRST (2005) as Dr. Shinigami
- Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001) as Prof. Hirotoshi Isayama the Prophet
- Oshikiri (2000)
- Keizoku: Unsolved Mysteries - Beautiful Dreamer (2000)
- Hakata Movie: Chinchiromai (2000)
- Birdcage of Horrors (1999)
- F (1998)
- Tom Cat Holmes and the Twilight Hotel (1998)
- 30 -thirty- (1997)
- Moon Spiral (1996) as Toru Sawajiri
- Weather Woman (1996) as Chairman Shimamori
- Eko Eko Azarak II: Birth of the Wizard (1996) as Master of Saiga
- Suit Yourself or Shoot Yourself!! The Loot (1996) as Mutsuo Hatano
- August in the Water (1995) as Sakai
- Marehito (1995) as Voice of Marehito
- Black Market Emperor: Silver and Gold 2 (1994)
- The Fighting King (1994)
- Edogawa Rampo Theater: The Man Who Travels With Prints (1994) as Monma Yazo
- Black Market Emperor: Silver and Gold (1993)
- Kazuo Umezu's Terror Zone: Horror! (1993)
- A Gruesome and Terrifying Story that Happened in Real Life (1993)
- My Beloved Ultraseven (1993) as Security Guard
- Wangan Midnight (1992)
- Yamai wa kikara: Byôin e ikô 2 (1992)
- High School Jingi 2: Taihen yoku dekimashita (1992)
- Rainbow Kids (1991) as Kushida, the Butler
- Female Neo-Ninjas (1991) as Grandpa
- My Soul Is Slashed (1991) as Servant
- Da Dahhhhn (1991)
- Ronin-gai (1990) as Biwa player
- Go Nagai's Scary Zone 2: Senki (1990)
- Monster Heaven: Ghost Hero (1990)
- Hong Kong Paradise (1990) as Youmei Kaku
- Hole in the Pants 5: I Found a Glittering Star! (1990)
- Big Boobs Buster (1990) as Dirty Old Goat
- Shin Virgin Boys Story: Hong Kong Virgin Boy (1990)
- Bungakusho Satsujin Jiken: Oinaru Jyoso (1989)
- Kaito Ruby (1988) as Grocery Store Owner
- The Red Spectacles (1987) as Ginji the Moongazer
- Mighty Jack (1987)
- Monster Heaven (1986)
- 三姉妹探偵団 (1986)
- Evil Heart (1985) as Physician
- Marukin marubi no kintamashii maki (1985) as Inn manager
- Nebula Mask Machine Man (1984) as Professor K
- Farewell to the Ark (1984) as Key maker
- Mahjong Horoki (1984) as Hachimaki
- Agi, the Fury of Evil (1984) as Onmyoji
- Furuya Ikkou's Great Detective Kindaichi Kousuke Series (1983) as Matsuo Takami
- The Kōsuke Kindaichi Series 2: The Mummy Bride (1983) as Tagami
- Space Sheriff Gavan (1982)
- Pro Hunter (1981)
- Magistrate of the Floating World (1981)
- Mister, Missus, Miss Lonely (1980) as Ryuichi Shimomura
- J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger (1978) as General Sahara
- Message from Space (1978) as Dark
- Blood Type: Blue (1978)
- The Adventure of Robocon (1976)
- Battle Cry (1975) as Yosaku
- Without Complaint (1975)
- Lupin the Third: Strange Psychokinetic Strategy (1974) as Assassin at Orphanage
- Kamen Rider vs. Shocker (1972) as Dr. Shinigami
- Kamen Rider (1971) as Doctor Shinigami
- The Battle of Okinawa (1971) as Okinawa Regional Officer
- The Wolves (1971)
- Fate Deals the Card of Death (1971)
- The Militarists (1970) as Fuyuki
- Crazy Violence at Shimizu Harbor (1970)
- All Monsters Attack (1969) as Toy Consultant Shinpei Inami
- Red Lion (1969) as Dr. Gensai
- Portrait of Hell (1969)
- Mighty Jack (1968)
- The Human Bullet (1968) as Father
- Kill! (1968) as Gendayu Shimada
- The Tigers: The World is Waiting For Us (1968) as Heraclues
- Mexican Free-for-All (1968) as Bandit leader
- Konto 55: The Weaknesses of the Century (1968) as Sawada
- King Kong Escapes (1967) as Dr. Who
- Japan's Longest Day (1967) as Captain Takeo Sasaki
- The Age of Assassins (1967) as Shogo Mizorogi
- The Killing Bottle (1967) as First Murderer
- Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966) as Red Bamboo Naval Officer
- What's Up, Tiger Lily? (1966) as Cobra Man
- The Sword of Doom (1966) as Shuzen Kamio
- Cash Calls Hell (1966)
- Adventure in Kigan Castle (1966) as Granny the Old Witch
- Rise Against the Sword (1966) as Heiroku
- Kwaidan (1965) as (segment "In a Cup of Tea") (uncredited)
- Samurai Assassin (1965) as Matazaburo Hagiwara
- Key of Keys (1965) as Numaguchi
- Fort Graveyard (1965) as Shiga
- Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964) as Princess Salno's aide
- Dogora (1964) as Maki the Safecracker
- Oh, Bomb! (1964) as Tetsu
- The Rabble (1964)
- Could I But Live (1964)
- Matango (1963) as Transitional Matango
- Atragon (1963) as High Priest of Mu
- Interpol Code 8 (1963) as Shû
- Samurai Pirate (1963) as Granny the Witch
- The Elegant Life of Mr. Everyman (1963)
- Young Swordsman (1963)
- Warring Clans (1963)
- Gorath (1962) as Man in Bar
- Chûshingura (1962)
- Operation Sewer Rats (1962) as (uncredited)
- The Crimson Sky (1962)
- Yojimbo (1961) as Yahachi
- Blood on the Sea (1961)
- A Night in Hong Kong (1961)
- Blueprint of Murder (1961)
- Daredevil in the Castle (1961) as Interpreter
- Bandits on the Wind (1961)
- The Gambling Samurai (1960) as Tomimatsu
- The Secret of the Telegian (1960)
- Get 'em All (1960) as Weapon Dealer
- The Last Gunfight (1960) as Ichino
- Westward Desperado (1960)
- Man Against Man (1960)
- Showdown on Pier No.3 (1960) as Suda
- The Three Treasures (1959) as Spectator at Gods' Dance
- Samurai Saga (1959) as (uncredited)
- The Big Boss (1959)
- He's the Killer (1958)
- Theater of Life (1958)
- Who Is the Informer? (1958) as Nakao
- Temptation (1957) as Kyozo Ikegami
- Lunar Eclipse (1956)
- Twenty-Four Eyes (1954) as Ôishi Sensei no Otto
- The Garden of Women (1954)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Hideyo Amamoto best known for?
Hideyo Amamoto is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001), O episkeptis tis omihlis (1991), The Red Spectacles (1987), Evil Heart (1985).
When and where was Hideyo Amamoto born?
Hideyo Amamoto was born on January 2, 1926 in Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. They passed away on March 23, 2003.
How many credits does Hideyo Amamoto have?
Hideyo Amamoto has accumulated over 130 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1954 to 2005.
What is Hideyo Amamoto's background in cinema and television?
Hideyo Amamoto was a prolific Japanese actor born on January 2, 1926, in the Wakamatsu ward of Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. He was best known for portraying Dr. Shinigami in the original Kamen Rider series, along with many other characters in tokusatsu films and the Godzilla series. Throughout his career, Ama...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Nebula Mask Machine Man (1984) as Professor K — aged about 58
- Fate Deals the Card of Death (1971) — aged about 45
- J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger (1978) as General Sahara — aged about 52
- Yojimbo (1961) as Yahachi — aged about 35
- Space Sheriff Gavan (1982) — aged about 56
- The Battle of Okinawa (1971) as Okinawa Regional Officer — aged about 45
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