Kane Kosugi
Biography
Kane Kosugi is an American martial artist and actor. He is the son of martial arts film star Sho Kosugi. Kosugi began his acting career as a child, starring in films opposite his father. He gained recognition in Japan for his role as Jiraiya in Ninja Sentai Kakuranger, becoming the second American-born sentai senshi. Kosugi has appeared in over 30 films and television series, including adaptations of DOA: Dead or Alive and Street Fighter Alpha. He also competed on an obstacle challenge program, participating in five seasons.
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48 titles- Ninja Wars: BlackFox vs Shogun's Ninja (2026) as Hanzo Hattori
- Bang (2025) as Momo
- Seek (2025) as Sojiro Kotsuki
- Bloat (2025) as Ryan Aoki
- Ninja Sentai Kakuranger Part 3: The Fights of Middle Age (2024) as Jiraiya / Ninja Black
- Good Morning, Sleeping Lion 2 (2024) as Kurotora
- 筋トレサラリーマン 中山筋太郎 (2023)
- Kamen Rider Revice the Movie Spin-Off: Birth of Chimera (2022) as Azuma
- Kamen Rider Revice the Movie: Battle Familia (2022) as Azuma / Kamen Rider Daimon
- One Night in Bangkok (2020) as Japanese Fixer
- The Art of Action (2020) as Self
- The Driver (2019) as The Rider
- 天监师之末法时代 (2018)
- Terra Formars (2016) as God Lee
- Zero Tolerance (2015) as Kane
- Tekken 2: Kazuya's Revenge (2014) as Kazuya
- Ninja: Shadow of a Tear (2013) as Nakabara
- Choy Lee Fut (2011) as Mo Tin Siu Cho / Takeda Shosa
- Coweb (2009) as Song Li-Shan
- Baton (2009) as Saturn (voice)
- Baton (2009) as Saturn (voice)
- War (2007) as Temple Garden Warrior
- DOA: Dead or Alive (2006) as Ryu Hayabusa
- Godzilla: Final Wars (2004) as Katsunori Kazama
- Muscle Heat (2002) as Joe Jinno
- Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie (1999) as Ryû (voice)
- Who Am I? (1998) as Commando
- Sasuke (1997) as Self
- Cat's Eye (1997) as Black Flag
- Chouriki Sentai Ohranger: Olé vs Kakuranger (1996) as Jiraiya / Ninja Black
- Seiryuu Densetsu (1996)
- Zero Woman 2 (1995) as Ken
- The Files of the Young Kindaichi (1995) as Sho Iwano
- Ninja Sentai Kakuranger Super Video: The Hidden Scroll (1995) as Jiraiya / Ninja Black
- Ninja Sentai Kakuranger (1994) as Jiraiya
- Ninja Sentai Kakuranger: The Movie (1994) as Jiraiya / Ninja Black
- The Fighting King (1994)
- Super Sentai World (1994) as Ninja Black (voice)
- The Fighting King 2 (1994)
- Ultraman: The Ultimate Hero (1993) as Ken-ichi Kai / Ultraman
- Journey of Honor (1991) as Yorimune
- Black Eagle (1988) as Brian Tani
- 9 Deaths of the Ninja (1985) as Kane
- Pray for Death (1985) as Takeshi Saito
- The Master (1984) as Bobby
- Revenge of the Ninja (1983) as Kane Osaki
- One Last Shot as Lee
- 战·无双 as Song Li Shan - Ho Kwun's Partner
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kane Kosugi best known for?
Kane Kosugi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ninja Wars - BlackFox vs Shogun's Ninja (2026), Bang (2025), Ninja: Shadow of a Tear (2013), Alex & Co. (2015).
When and where was Kane Kosugi born?
Kane Kosugi was born on October 11, 1974 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Kane Kosugi have?
Kane Kosugi has accumulated over 48 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1983 to 2026.
What is Kane Kosugi's background in cinema and television?
Kane Kosugi is an American martial artist and actor. He is the son of martial arts film star Sho Kosugi. Kosugi began his acting career as a child, starring in films opposite his father. He gained recognition in Japan for his role as Jiraiya in Ninja Sentai Kakuranger, becoming the second American-born sentai senshi. K...