Hideyo Amamoto
Known for: Acting
Born: January 1, 1926 in Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan - Died: March 22, 2003
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
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Kwaidan
(segment "In a Cup of Tea") (uncredited)
What's Up, Tiger Lily?
Cobra Man
The Adventure of Robocon
Atragon
High Priest of Mu
The Fighting King
The Crimson Sky
Kill!
Gendayu Shimada
Magistrate of the Floating World
King Kong Escapes
Dr. Who
All Monsters Attack
Toy Consultant Shinpei Inami
Oshikiri
Keizoku: Unsolved Mysteries - Beautiful Dreamer
The Sword of Doom
Shuzen Kamio
Eko Eko Azarak II: Birth of the Wizard
Master of Saiga
Matango
Skulking Transitional Matango (uncredited)
Portrait of Hell
Weather Woman
Chairman Shimamori
Shin Virgin Boys Story: Hong Kong Virgin Boy
Adventure in Kigan Castle
Granny the Old Witch
The Elegant Life of Mr. Everyman
Cash Calls Hell
Samurai Assassin
Matazaburo Hagiwara
Get 'em All
Weapon Dealer
The Human Bullet
Father of Him