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Acting
Hideyo Amamoto
Hideyo Amamoto is best known for Kamen Rider, Space Sheriff Gavan, Nebula Mask Machine Man and Mighty Jack. Hideyo Amamoto was born on January 2, 1926. Hideyo Amamoto died on March 23, 2003 at the age of 77.
- Born
- January 2, 1926
- Place of birth
- Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
- Died
- March 23, 2003 (77 years old)
Biography
Hideyo Amamoto (天本 英世 Amamoto Hideyo) was a prolific Japanese actor from the Wakamatsu ward of Kitakyūshū best known for portraying Dr. Shinigami in the original Kamen Riderseries as well as many other characters in tokusatsu films and theGodzilla series. Amamoto also used the pseudonym of Eisei Amamoto for most of his career, Eisei being a misreading of the kanji in his real name, Hideyo. He died on March 23, 2003 from acute pneumonia at the age of 77.
Known for
Filmography
- 1996Moon SpiralToru Sawajiri
- 1984Nebula Mask Machine ManProfessor K
- 1983Furuya Ikkou's Great Detective Kindaichi Kousuke SeriesMatsuo Takami
- 1982Space Sheriff Gavan
- 1981Pro Hunter
- 1971Kamen RiderDoctor Shinigami
- 1971Kamen RiderDoctor Shinigami
- 1970Chiba Shusaku: Kendo MasshiguraKajiwara Hyakki
- 1968Mighty Jack
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Hideyo Amamoto been in?
Hideyo Amamoto is best known for Kamen Rider, Space Sheriff Gavan, Nebula Mask Machine Man and Mighty Jack.
When was Hideyo Amamoto born?
Hideyo Amamoto was born on January 2, 1926. (Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan)
How old is Hideyo Amamoto?
Hideyo Amamoto died on March 23, 2003 at the age of 77.
Updated: November 1, 2026 ·