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03-12-2008, 01:56 PM
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KANE KOSUGI
Birth Name: Kane Takeshi Kosugi
A.K.A.: Kein Kosugi, Kosugi Kane Takeshi
Born: October 11, 1974; Los Angeles, California
Official Website: http://www.kanekosugi.com
BIOGRAPHY
Kane Kosugi is one of the top second generation stars to hit the screens today.
He is the oldest son of 1980's action star Sho Kosugi and Shook Kosugi. Kane is half-Japanese and half-Chinese, but since he was born in Los Angeles, he considers himself one third American as well. At the age of 18 months, Kane's father trained him in martial arts. From 1977 until 1981, young Kane had won 176 trophies in martial arts competitions. It was not long before he would follow in his father's footsteps and become an actor himself.
In 1983, Kane made his film debut as Kane Ozaki in Revenge of the Ninja. Kane got to show his skills in martial arts in some of the film's fight scenes, choreographed by his father. He would join his father for three more Hollywood films, Pray for Death, 9 Deaths of the Ninja, and Black Eagle.
In 1992, Kane and his father co-starred in the historical film Journey of Honor and soon after, Kane and his father went to Japan to continue their careers in film. Sho directed a V-Cinema film starring Kane called The Fighting King. The sequel was shot back-to-back with the original.
In 1994, Kane was cast as Jiraiya in the television series Ninja Sentai Kakuranger, which would later be edited as Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers for America in which American actors replaced the Japanese cast. However, a highlight of the original series is an on-screen battle between Kane and his father, who appears as a villain. Kane continued success as an actor, doing films like Zero Woman 2 and Cat's Eye, while appearing in television and commercials. Kane and his brother Shane appeared together as competitors on the show Sasuke, which is seen today as Ninja Warrior, an obstacle course filled adventure,
In 1997, Kane struck up a friendship with Sammy Hung, the son of Hong Kong action star Sammo Hung. Sammy's godfather was none other than Jackie Chan. Kane met Jackie and learning of his skills, Jackie cast Kane in a small role as a commando in Who Am I?
Kane worked mainly on television afterwards, but in 2002, the breakthrough came through. Muscle Heat, an action film set in 2009, was made specifically for Kane. Jackie Chan lent his support out by sending two members of his stunt team, Sam Wong and Chan Man-Ching, along with veteran stunt team member Anthony Carpio, to choreograph Muscle Heat's fight scenes. Another JC Stunt Team alumnus, Ken Low, appears as Muscle Dome champion Lee. The film was a hit in Japan and Kane became a bonafide action star on his own this time.
Producers all over heard of Kane's performance in the film and in 2005, after 15 years, Kane began to shoot what would be his return to Hollywood. Kane was cast as Ryu Hayabusa in the live action adaptation of the video game DOA: Dead or Alive. Director Corey Yuen was impressed with Kane's martial arts skills that the two re-team for War, an action thriller starring Jet Li and Jason Statham. Kane plays a member of the Yakuza in the film.
In his near 25 years as an actor, Kane has gone from following in the shadows of his famous ninja film dad to breaking out on his own as a star in Japan. With his latest two films, Kane may be headed back with success in Hollywood. Only time will surely tell.
FILMOGRAPHY
Revenge of the Ninja (1983)
Pray for Death (1985)
Nine Deaths of the Ninja (1985)
Black Eagle (1988)
Journey of Honor (1992)
The Fighting King (1993)
The Fighting King II (1993)
Zero Woman 2 (1995)
Ohranger Vs Kakuranger (1995)
Cat's Eye (1997)
Who Am I? (1998)
Street Fighter Zero (1999)
Muscle Heat (2002)
Godzilla: Final Wars (2004)
D.O.A.: Dead or Alive (2006)
War (2007)
Kane Kosugi in War before his short fight against Jet Li.
KANE KOSUGI
Birth Name: Kane Takeshi Kosugi
A.K.A.: Kein Kosugi, Kosugi Kane Takeshi
Born: October 11, 1974; Los Angeles, California
Official Website: http://www.kanekosugi.com
BIOGRAPHY
Kane Kosugi is one of the top second generation stars to hit the screens today.
He is the oldest son of 1980's action star Sho Kosugi and Shook Kosugi. Kane is half-Japanese and half-Chinese, but since he was born in Los Angeles, he considers himself one third American as well. At the age of 18 months, Kane's father trained him in martial arts. From 1977 until 1981, young Kane had won 176 trophies in martial arts competitions. It was not long before he would follow in his father's footsteps and become an actor himself.
In 1983, Kane made his film debut as Kane Ozaki in Revenge of the Ninja. Kane got to show his skills in martial arts in some of the film's fight scenes, choreographed by his father. He would join his father for three more Hollywood films, Pray for Death, 9 Deaths of the Ninja, and Black Eagle.
In 1992, Kane and his father co-starred in the historical film Journey of Honor and soon after, Kane and his father went to Japan to continue their careers in film. Sho directed a V-Cinema film starring Kane called The Fighting King. The sequel was shot back-to-back with the original.
In 1994, Kane was cast as Jiraiya in the television series Ninja Sentai Kakuranger, which would later be edited as Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers for America in which American actors replaced the Japanese cast. However, a highlight of the original series is an on-screen battle between Kane and his father, who appears as a villain. Kane continued success as an actor, doing films like Zero Woman 2 and Cat's Eye, while appearing in television and commercials. Kane and his brother Shane appeared together as competitors on the show Sasuke, which is seen today as Ninja Warrior, an obstacle course filled adventure,
In 1997, Kane struck up a friendship with Sammy Hung, the son of Hong Kong action star Sammo Hung. Sammy's godfather was none other than Jackie Chan. Kane met Jackie and learning of his skills, Jackie cast Kane in a small role as a commando in Who Am I?
Kane worked mainly on television afterwards, but in 2002, the breakthrough came through. Muscle Heat, an action film set in 2009, was made specifically for Kane. Jackie Chan lent his support out by sending two members of his stunt team, Sam Wong and Chan Man-Ching, along with veteran stunt team member Anthony Carpio, to choreograph Muscle Heat's fight scenes. Another JC Stunt Team alumnus, Ken Low, appears as Muscle Dome champion Lee. The film was a hit in Japan and Kane became a bonafide action star on his own this time.
Producers all over heard of Kane's performance in the film and in 2005, after 15 years, Kane began to shoot what would be his return to Hollywood. Kane was cast as Ryu Hayabusa in the live action adaptation of the video game DOA: Dead or Alive. Director Corey Yuen was impressed with Kane's martial arts skills that the two re-team for War, an action thriller starring Jet Li and Jason Statham. Kane plays a member of the Yakuza in the film.
In his near 25 years as an actor, Kane has gone from following in the shadows of his famous ninja film dad to breaking out on his own as a star in Japan. With his latest two films, Kane may be headed back with success in Hollywood. Only time will surely tell.
FILMOGRAPHY
Revenge of the Ninja (1983)
Pray for Death (1985)
Nine Deaths of the Ninja (1985)
Black Eagle (1988)
Journey of Honor (1992)
The Fighting King (1993)
The Fighting King II (1993)
Zero Woman 2 (1995)
Ohranger Vs Kakuranger (1995)
Cat's Eye (1997)
Who Am I? (1998)
Street Fighter Zero (1999)
Muscle Heat (2002)
Godzilla: Final Wars (2004)
D.O.A.: Dead or Alive (2006)
War (2007)
Kane Kosugi in War before his short fight against Jet Li.