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Acting
Kane Kosugi
Kane Kosugi is best known for The Master, Ninja Sentai Kakuranger, Sasuke and Ultraman: The Ultimate Hero. Kane Kosugi was born on October 11, 1974. Kane Kosugi is 52 years old (born October 11, 1974).
- Born
- October 11, 1974 (52 years old)
- Place of birth
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Biography
Kane Takeshi Kosugi (ケイン・健・コスギ, Kein Takeshi Kosugi, born October 11, 1974) is an American martial artist, actor and media personality of direct Chinese and Japanese descent.
The son of martial arts film star Sho Kosugi, Kane began his career as a child actor starring opposite his father in films like Revenge of the Ninja and Pray for Death. He first gained recognition in Japan for his starring role as Jiraiya (Ninja Black) in Ninja Sentai Kakuranger, being the second American-born sentai senshi. He has appeared in over 30 films and television series, including the video game adaptations DOA: Dead or Alive and Street Fighter Alpha. He competed on five seasons of the obstacle challenge program Sasuke, where he was the first American competitor.
Like his father, Kosugi has appeared in both Japanese and American media. In Japan, Kane is considered gaijin tarento (foreign talent) due to his Nisei (second generation) foreign born heritage.
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The son of martial arts film star Sho Kosugi, Kane began his career as a child actor starring opposite his father in films like Revenge of the Ninja and Pray for Death. He first gained recognition in Japan for his starring role as Jiraiya (Ninja Black) in Ninja Sentai Kakuranger, being the second American-born sentai senshi. He has appeared in over 30 films and television series, including the video game adaptations DOA: Dead or Alive and Street Fighter Alpha. He competed on five seasons of the obstacle challenge program Sasuke, where he was the first American competitor.
Like his father, Kosugi has appeared in both Japanese and American media. In Japan, Kane is considered gaijin tarento (foreign talent) due to his Nisei (second generation) foreign born heritage.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Kane Kosugi, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for
Filmography
- 2020The Art of ActionSelf
- 2009BatonSaturn (voice)
- 1997SasukeSelf
- 1996Seiryuu Densetsu
- 1995The Files of the Young KindaichiSho Iwano
- 1994Ninja Sentai KakurangerJiraiya / Ninja Black
- 1993Ultraman: The Ultimate HeroKen-ichi Kai / Ultraman
- 1984The MasterBobby
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Kane Kosugi been in?
Kane Kosugi is best known for The Master, Ninja Sentai Kakuranger, Sasuke and Ultraman: The Ultimate Hero.
When was Kane Kosugi born?
Kane Kosugi was born on October 11, 1974. (Los Angeles, California, USA)
How old is Kane Kosugi?
Kane Kosugi is 52 years old (born October 11, 1974).
Updated: November 5, 2026 ·