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Hideyo Amamoto

Bio: 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
Born: Sat, Jan 02 1926
Birthplace: Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

Death: Sun, Mar 23 2003
Hideyo Amamoto is 77 years old
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Poster of Kamen Rider: The First
Kamen Rider: The First
Hideyo Amamoto would have been no older than 77 in Kamen Rider: The First as 'Dr. Shinigami'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 05 2005
Poster of Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack
Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack
Hideyo Amamoto was 75 in Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack as 'Prof. Hirotoshi Isayama the Prophet'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 15 2001
Poster of Hakata Movie: Chinchiromai
Hakata Movie: Chinchiromai
Hideyo Amamoto was 74 in Hakata Movie: Chinchiromai
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 21 2000
Poster of Oshikiri
Oshikiri
Hideyo Amamoto was 74 in Oshikiri
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 02 2000
Poster of Keizoku: Unsolved Mysteries - Beautiful Dreamer
Keizoku: Unsolved Mysteries - Beautiful Dreamer
Hideyo Amamoto was 74 in Keizoku: Unsolved Mysteries - Beautiful Dreamer
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 2000
Poster of Birdcage of Horrors
Birdcage of Horrors
Hideyo Amamoto was 73 in Birdcage of Horrors
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1999
Poster of F
F
Hideyo Amamoto was 72 in F
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 14 1998
Poster of Tom Cat Holmes and the Twilight Hotel
Tom Cat Holmes and the Twilight Hotel
Hideyo Amamoto was 72 in Tom Cat Holmes and the Twilight Hotel
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 21 1998
Poster of 30 -thirty-
30 -thirty-
Hideyo Amamoto was 71 in 30 -thirty-
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 27 1997
Poster of Weather Woman
Weather Woman
Hideyo Amamoto was 70 in Weather Woman as 'Chairman Shimamori'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 1996
Poster of Eko Eko Azarak II: Birth of the Wizard
Eko Eko Azarak II: Birth of the Wizard
Hideyo Amamoto was 70 in Eko Eko Azarak II: Birth of the Wizard as 'Master of Saiga'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 1996
Poster of Suit Yourself or Shoot Yourself: The Loot
Suit Yourself or Shoot Yourself: The Loot
Hideyo Amamoto was 70 in Suit Yourself or Shoot Yourself: The Loot
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 16 1996
Poster of August in the Water
August in the Water
Hideyo Amamoto was 69 in August in the Water as 'Sakai'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 09 1995
Poster of Marehito
Marehito
Hideyo Amamoto was 69 in Marehito as 'Voice of Marehito'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 01 1995
Poster of Edogawa Rampo Theater: The Man Who Travels With Prints
Edogawa Rampo Theater: The Man Who Travels With Prints
Hideyo Amamoto was 68 in Edogawa Rampo Theater: The Man Who Travels With Prints
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 26 1994
Poster of The Fighting King
The Fighting King
Hideyo Amamoto was 68 in The Fighting King
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 11 1994
Poster of Black Market Emperor: Silver and Gold 2
Black Market Emperor: Silver and Gold 2
Hideyo Amamoto was 68 in Black Market Emperor: Silver and Gold 2
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 28 1994
Poster of Black Market Emperor: Silver and Gold
Black Market Emperor: Silver and Gold
Hideyo Amamoto was 67 in Black Market Emperor: Silver and Gold
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 22 1993
Poster of A Gruesome and Terrifying Story that Happened in Real Life
A Gruesome and Terrifying Story that Happened in Real Life
Hideyo Amamoto was 67 in A Gruesome and Terrifying Story that Happened in Real Life
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 26 1993
Poster of Kazuo Umezu's Terror Zone: Horror!
Kazuo Umezu's Terror Zone: Horror!
Hideyo Amamoto was 66 in Kazuo Umezu's Terror Zone: Horror!
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of High School Jingi 2: Taihen yoku dekimashita
High School Jingi 2: Taihen yoku dekimashita
Hideyo Amamoto was 66 in High School Jingi 2: Taihen yoku dekimashita
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 26 1992
Poster of Yamai wa kikara: Byôin e ikô 2
Yamai wa kikara: Byôin e ikô 2
Hideyo Amamoto was 66 in Yamai wa kikara: Byôin e ikô 2
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 19 1992
Poster of Wangan Midnight
Wangan Midnight
Hideyo Amamoto was 66 in Wangan Midnight
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 1992
Poster of My Soul Is Slashed
My Soul Is Slashed
Hideyo Amamoto was 65 in My Soul Is Slashed as 'Servant'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 1991
Poster of Rainbow Kids
Rainbow Kids
Hideyo Amamoto was 65 in Rainbow Kids as 'Kushida, the Butler'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 15 1991
Poster of Da Dahhhhn
Da Dahhhhn
Hideyo Amamoto was 64 in Da Dahhhhn
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Female Neo-Ninjas
Female Neo-Ninjas
Hideyo Amamoto was 64 in Female Neo-Ninjas as 'Grandpa'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Hole in the Pants 5: I Found a Glittering Star!
Hole in the Pants 5: I Found a Glittering Star!
Hideyo Amamoto was 64 in Hole in the Pants 5: I Found a Glittering Star!
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 08 1990
Poster of Ronin-gai
Ronin-gai
Hideyo Amamoto was 64 in Ronin-gai as 'Biwa player'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 18 1990
Poster of Monster Heaven: Ghost Hero
Monster Heaven: Ghost Hero
Hideyo Amamoto was 64 in Monster Heaven: Ghost Hero
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 28 1990
Poster of Go Nagai's Scary Zone 2: Senki
Go Nagai's Scary Zone 2: Senki
Hideyo Amamoto was 64 in Go Nagai's Scary Zone 2: Senki
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 24 1990
Poster of Hong Kong Paradise
Hong Kong Paradise
Hideyo Amamoto was 64 in Hong Kong Paradise as 'Youmei Kaku'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 28 1990
Poster of Big Boobs Buster
Big Boobs Buster
Hideyo Amamoto was 64 in Big Boobs Buster as 'Dirty Old Goat'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 25 1990
Poster of Shin Virgin Boys Story: Hong Kong Virgin Boy
Shin Virgin Boys Story: Hong Kong Virgin Boy
Hideyo Amamoto was 64 in Shin Virgin Boys Story: Hong Kong Virgin Boy
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 10 1990
Poster of Bungakusho Satsujin Jiken: Oinaru Jyoso
Bungakusho Satsujin Jiken: Oinaru Jyoso
Hideyo Amamoto was 63 in Bungakusho Satsujin Jiken: Oinaru Jyoso
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 28 1989
Poster of Kaito Ruby
Kaito Ruby
Hideyo Amamoto was 62 in Kaito Ruby as 'Grocery Store Owner'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 12 1988
Poster of Mighty Jack
Mighty Jack
Hideyo Amamoto was 61 in Mighty Jack
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 29 1987
Poster of The Red Spectacles
The Red Spectacles
Hideyo Amamoto was 61 in The Red Spectacles as 'Moongaze Ginji'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 07 1987
Poster of Monster Heaven
Monster Heaven
Hideyo Amamoto was 60 in Monster Heaven
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 21 1986
Poster of Marukin marubi no kintamashii maki
Marukin marubi no kintamashii maki
Hideyo Amamoto was 59 in Marukin marubi no kintamashii maki as 'Inn manager'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 1985
Poster of Agi, the Fury of Evil
Agi, the Fury of Evil
Hideyo Amamoto was 58 in Agi, the Fury of Evil as 'Onmyoji'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 04 1984
Poster of Mahjong Horoki
Mahjong Horoki
Hideyo Amamoto was 58 in Mahjong Horoki as 'Hachimaki'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 10 1984
Poster of Farewell to the Ark
Farewell to the Ark
Hideyo Amamoto was 58 in Farewell to the Ark as 'Key maker'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 08 1984
Poster of Magistrate of the Floating World
Magistrate of the Floating World
Hideyo Amamoto was 55 in Magistrate of the Floating World
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1981
Poster of Mister, Missus, Miss Lonely
Mister, Missus, Miss Lonely
Hideyo Amamoto was 54 in Mister, Missus, Miss Lonely as 'Ryuichi Shimomura'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 20 1980
Poster of Blood Type: Blue
Blood Type: Blue
Hideyo Amamoto was 52 in Blood Type: Blue
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 23 1978
Poster of Message from Space
Message from Space
Hideyo Amamoto was 52 in Message from Space as 'Dark'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 29 1978
Poster of J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger
J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger
Hideyo Amamoto was 52 in J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger as 'General Sahara'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 1978
Poster of The Adventure of Robocon
The Adventure of Robocon
Hideyo Amamoto was 50 in The Adventure of Robocon
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 20 1976
Poster of Battle Cry
Battle Cry
Hideyo Amamoto was 49 in Battle Cry as 'Yosaku'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1975
Poster of Without Complaint
Without Complaint
Hideyo Amamoto was 49 in Without Complaint
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1975
Poster of Lupin the Third: Strange Psychokinetic Strategy
Lupin the Third: Strange Psychokinetic Strategy
Hideyo Amamoto was 48 in Lupin the Third: Strange Psychokinetic Strategy as 'Assassin at Orphanage'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 03 1974
Poster of Kamen Rider vs. Shocker
Kamen Rider vs. Shocker
Hideyo Amamoto was 46 in Kamen Rider vs. Shocker as 'Dr. Shinigami'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 1972
Poster of The Wolves
The Wolves
Hideyo Amamoto was 45 in The Wolves
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 30 1971
Poster of The Battle of Okinawa
The Battle of Okinawa
Hideyo Amamoto was 45 in The Battle of Okinawa as 'Okinawa Regional Officer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 14 1971
Poster of Fate Deals the Card of Death
Fate Deals the Card of Death
Hideyo Amamoto was 45 in Fate Deals the Card of Death
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 13 1971
Poster of The Militarists
The Militarists
Hideyo Amamoto was 44 in The Militarists as 'Fuyuki'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 1970
Poster of クレージーの殴り込み清水港
クレージーの殴り込み清水港
Hideyo Amamoto was 44 in クレージーの殴り込み清水港
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 15 1970
Poster of All Monsters Attack
All Monsters Attack
Hideyo Amamoto was 43 in All Monsters Attack as 'Toy Consultant Shinpei Inami'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 20 1969
Poster of Portrait of Hell
Portrait of Hell
Hideyo Amamoto was 43 in Portrait of Hell
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 18 1969
Poster of Red Lion
Red Lion
Hideyo Amamoto was 43 in Red Lion as 'Dr. Gensai'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1969
Poster of Konto 55: The Weaknesses of the Century
Konto 55: The Weaknesses of the Century
Hideyo Amamoto was 42 in Konto 55: The Weaknesses of the Century as 'Sawada'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 02 1968
Poster of The Human Bullet
The Human Bullet
Hideyo Amamoto was 42 in The Human Bullet as 'Father of Him'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 22 1968
Poster of Kill!
Kill!
Hideyo Amamoto was 42 in Kill! as 'Gendayu Shimada'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 22 1968
Poster of The Tigers: The World is Waiting For Us
The Tigers: The World is Waiting For Us
Hideyo Amamoto was 42 in The Tigers: The World is Waiting For Us as 'Heraclues'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 10 1968
Poster of Japan's Longest Day
Japan's Longest Day
Hideyo Amamoto was 41 in Japan's Longest Day as 'Captain Takeo Sasaki'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 03 1967
Poster of King Kong Escapes
King Kong Escapes
Hideyo Amamoto was 41 in King Kong Escapes as 'Dr. Who'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 22 1967
Poster of The Killing Bottle
The Killing Bottle
Hideyo Amamoto was 41 in The Killing Bottle as 'First Murderer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 11 1967
Poster of The Age of Assassins
The Age of Assassins
Hideyo Amamoto was 41 in The Age of Assassins as 'Shogo Mizorogi'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 04 1967
Poster of Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Hideyo Amamoto was 40 in Ebirah, Horror of the Deep as 'Red Bamboo Naval Officer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 17 1966
Poster of Rise Against the Sword
Rise Against the Sword
Hideyo Amamoto was 40 in Rise Against the Sword as 'Heiroku'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 1966
Poster of What's Up, Tiger Lily?
What's Up, Tiger Lily?
Hideyo Amamoto was 40 in What's Up, Tiger Lily? as 'Cobra Man'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 02 1966
Poster of Adventure in Kigan Castle
Adventure in Kigan Castle
Hideyo Amamoto was 40 in Adventure in Kigan Castle as 'Granny the Old Witch'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 28 1966
Poster of The Sword of Doom
The Sword of Doom
Hideyo Amamoto was 40 in The Sword of Doom as 'Shuzen Kamio'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 1966
Poster of Cash Calls Hell
Cash Calls Hell
Hideyo Amamoto was 40 in Cash Calls Hell
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 15 1966
Poster of Key of Keys
Key of Keys
Hideyo Amamoto was 39 in Key of Keys as 'Numaguchi'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 1965
Poster of Fort Graveyard
Fort Graveyard
Hideyo Amamoto was 39 in Fort Graveyard as 'Shiga'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 18 1965
Poster of Kwaidan
Kwaidan
Hideyo Amamoto was 39 in Kwaidan as '(segment "In a Cup of Tea") (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 06 1965
Poster of Samurai Assassin
Samurai Assassin
Hideyo Amamoto was 39 in Samurai Assassin as 'Matazaburo Hagiwara'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 03 1965
Poster of Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
Hideyo Amamoto was 38 in Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster as 'Princess Salno's aide (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 20 1964
Poster of Could I But Live
Could I But Live
Hideyo Amamoto was 38 in Could I But Live
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 30 1964
Poster of Dogora
Dogora
Hideyo Amamoto was 38 in Dogora as 'Maki the Safecracker'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 11 1964
Poster of Garakuta
Garakuta
Hideyo Amamoto was 38 in Garakuta
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1964
Poster of Oh, Bomb!
Oh, Bomb!
Hideyo Amamoto was 38 in Oh, Bomb! as 'Tetsu'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 18 1964
Poster of Atragon
Atragon
Hideyo Amamoto was 37 in Atragon as 'High Priest of Mu'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 22 1963
Poster of The Elegant Life of Mr. Everyman
The Elegant Life of Mr. Everyman
Hideyo Amamoto was 37 in The Elegant Life of Mr. Everyman
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 16 1963
Poster of Samurai Pirate
Samurai Pirate
Hideyo Amamoto was 37 in Samurai Pirate as 'Granny the Witch'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 26 1963
Poster of Young Swordsman
Young Swordsman
Hideyo Amamoto was 37 in Young Swordsman
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 31 1963
Poster of Matango
Matango
Hideyo Amamoto was 37 in Matango as 'Skulking Transitional Matango (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 11 1963
Poster of Warring Clans
Warring Clans
Hideyo Amamoto was 37 in Warring Clans
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 23 1963
Poster of Chûshingura
Chûshingura
Hideyo Amamoto was 36 in Chûshingura
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 03 1962
Poster of Operation Sewer Rats
Operation Sewer Rats
Hideyo Amamoto was 36 in Operation Sewer Rats as '(uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1962
Poster of The Crimson Sky
The Crimson Sky
Hideyo Amamoto was 36 in The Crimson Sky
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 21 1962
Poster of Gorath
Gorath
Hideyo Amamoto was 36 in Gorath as 'Man in Bar'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 21 1962
Poster of Blood on the Sea
Blood on the Sea
Hideyo Amamoto was 35 in Blood on the Sea
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 13 1961
Poster of A Night in Hong Kong
A Night in Hong Kong
Hideyo Amamoto was 35 in A Night in Hong Kong
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 01 1961
Poster of Yojimbo
Yojimbo
Hideyo Amamoto was 35 in Yojimbo as 'Yahachi'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 25 1961
Poster of Blueprint of Murder
Blueprint of Murder
Hideyo Amamoto was 35 in Blueprint of Murder
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 03 1961
Poster of Daredevil in the Castle
Daredevil in the Castle
Hideyo Amamoto was 35 in Daredevil in the Castle as 'Interpreter'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 03 1961
Poster of Get 'em All
Get 'em All
Hideyo Amamoto was 34 in Get 'em All as 'Weapon Dealer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 29 1960
Poster of Westward Desperado
Westward Desperado
Hideyo Amamoto was 34 in Westward Desperado
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 30 1960
Poster of Man Against Man
Man Against Man
Hideyo Amamoto was 34 in Man Against Man
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 14 1960
Poster of The Secret of the Telegian
The Secret of the Telegian
Hideyo Amamoto was 34 in The Secret of the Telegian
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 10 1960
Poster of The Gambling Samurai
The Gambling Samurai
Hideyo Amamoto was 34 in The Gambling Samurai as 'Tomimatsu'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 28 1960
Poster of The Last Gunfight
The Last Gunfight
Hideyo Amamoto was 34 in The Last Gunfight as 'Ichino'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 03 1960
Poster of The Three Treasures
The Three Treasures
Hideyo Amamoto was 33 in The Three Treasures as 'Spectator at Gods' Dance'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 01 1959
Poster of Samurai Saga
Samurai Saga
Hideyo Amamoto was 33 in Samurai Saga as '(uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 28 1959
Poster of The Big Boss
The Big Boss
Hideyo Amamoto was 33 in The Big Boss
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 15 1959
Poster of Theater of Life
Theater of Life
Hideyo Amamoto was 32 in Theater of Life
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 23 1958
Poster of Temptation
Temptation
Hideyo Amamoto was 31 in Temptation as 'Kyozo Ikegami'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 22 1957
Poster of Twenty-Four Eyes
Twenty-Four Eyes
Hideyo Amamoto was 28 in Twenty-Four Eyes as 'Ôishi Sensei no Otto'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 1954
Poster of The Garden of Women
The Garden of Women
Hideyo Amamoto was 28 in The Garden of Women
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 16 1954

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Moon Spiral
Moon Spiral
Hideyo Amamoto was 70+ in Moon Spiral as 'Toru Sawajiri'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 07 1996
Poster of Nebula Mask Machine Man
Nebula Mask Machine Man
Hideyo Amamoto was 58+ in Nebula Mask Machine Man as 'Prof. K.'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 13 1984
Poster of 古谷一行の名探偵・金田一耕助シリーズ
古谷一行の名探偵・金田一耕助シリーズ
Hideyo Amamoto was 57+ in 古谷一行の名探偵・金田一耕助シリーズ as 'Matsuo Takami'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 19 1983
Poster of Space Sheriff Gavan
Space Sheriff Gavan
Hideyo Amamoto was 56+ in Space Sheriff Gavan
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 05 1982
Poster of Pro Hunter
Pro Hunter
Hideyo Amamoto was 55+ in Pro Hunter
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 07 1981
Poster of Kamen Rider
Kamen Rider
Hideyo Amamoto was 45+ in Kamen Rider as 'Doctor Shinigami'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 03 1971
Poster of Mighty Jack
Mighty Jack
Hideyo Amamoto was 42+ in Mighty Jack
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 06 1968