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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'.
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'.
Sat, Dec 15 2001
Poster of Hakata Movie: Chinchiromai
Hakata Movie: Chinchiromai
Hideyo Amamoto was
74 in Hakata Movie: Chinchiromai
Sat, Oct 21 2000
Poster of Oshikiri
Oshikiri
Hideyo Amamoto was
74 in Oshikiri
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
Wed, Mar 01 2000
Poster of F
F
Hideyo Amamoto was
72 in F
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
Sat, Feb 21 1998
Poster of 30 -thirty-
30 -thirty-
Hideyo Amamoto was
71 in 30 -thirty-
Sat, Sep 27 1997
Poster of Weather Woman
Weather Woman
Hideyo Amamoto was
70 in Weather Woman
as 'Chairman Shimamori'.
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'.
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
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'.
Sat, Sep 09 1995
Poster of Marehito
Marehito
Hideyo Amamoto was
69 in Marehito
as 'Voice of Marehito'.
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
Sat, Mar 26 1994
Poster of The Fighting King
The Fighting King
Hideyo Amamoto was
68 in The Fighting King
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
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
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
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!
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
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
Sat, Dec 19 1992
Poster of Wangan Midnight
Wangan Midnight
Hideyo Amamoto was
66 in Wangan Midnight
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'.
Sat, Jun 01 1991
Poster of Rainbow Kids
Rainbow Kids
Hideyo Amamoto was
65 in Rainbow Kids
as 'Kushida, the Butler'.
Tue, Jan 15 1991
Poster of Da Dahhhhn
Da Dahhhhn
Hideyo Amamoto was
64 in Da Dahhhhn
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Female Neo-Ninjas
Female Neo-Ninjas
Hideyo Amamoto was
64 in Female Neo-Ninjas
as 'Grandpa'.
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Hole in the Pants 5: I Found a Glittering Star in my Pants!
Hole in the Pants 5: I Found a Glittering Star in my Pants!
Hideyo Amamoto was
64 in Hole in the Pants 5: I Found a Glittering Star in my Pants!
Sat, Dec 08 1990
Poster of Ronin-gai
Ronin-gai
Hideyo Amamoto was
64 in Ronin-gai
as 'Biwa player'.
Sat, Aug 18 1990
Poster of Monster Heaven: Ghost Hero
Monster Heaven: Ghost Hero
Hideyo Amamoto was
64 in Monster Heaven: Ghost Hero
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
Sun, Jun 24 1990
Poster of Hong Kong Paradise
Hong Kong Paradise
Hideyo Amamoto was
64 in Hong Kong Paradise
as 'Youmei Kaku'.
Sat, Apr 28 1990
Poster of Big Boobs Buster
Big Boobs Buster
Hideyo Amamoto was
64 in Big Boobs Buster
as 'Dirty Old Goat'.
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
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
Sat, Jan 28 1989
Poster of Kaito Ruby
Kaito Ruby
Hideyo Amamoto was
62 in Kaito Ruby
as 'Grocery Store Owner'.
Sat, Nov 12 1988
Poster of Mighty Jack
Mighty Jack
Hideyo Amamoto was
61 in Mighty Jack
Tue, Dec 29 1987
Poster of The Red Spectacles
The Red Spectacles
Hideyo Amamoto was
61 in The Red Spectacles
as 'Moongaze Ginji'.
Sat, Feb 07 1987
Poster of Monster Heaven
Monster Heaven
Hideyo Amamoto was
60 in Monster Heaven
Sun, Sep 21 1986
Poster of Agi, the Fury of Evil
Agi, the Fury of Evil
Hideyo Amamoto was
58 in Agi, the Fury of Evil
as 'Onmyoji'.
Tue, Dec 04 1984
Poster of Mahjong Horoki
Mahjong Horoki
Hideyo Amamoto was
58 in Mahjong Horoki
as 'Hachimaki'.
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'.
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
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'.
Sat, Dec 20 1980
Poster of Blood Type: Blue
Blood Type: Blue
Hideyo Amamoto was
52 in Blood Type: Blue
Thu, Nov 23 1978
Poster of Message from Space
Message from Space
Hideyo Amamoto was
52 in Message from Space
as 'Dark'.
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'.
Fri, Mar 17 1978
Poster of The Adventure of Robocon
The Adventure of Robocon
Hideyo Amamoto was
50 in The Adventure of Robocon
Sat, Mar 20 1976
Poster of Battle Cry
Battle Cry
Hideyo Amamoto was
49 in Battle Cry
as 'Yosaku'.
Fri, Mar 14 1975
Poster of Without Complaint
Without Complaint
Hideyo Amamoto was
49 in Without Complaint
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'.
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'.
Fri, Mar 17 1972
Poster of The Wolves
The Wolves
Hideyo Amamoto was
45 in The Wolves
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'.
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
Sat, Feb 13 1971
Poster of The Militarists
The Militarists
Hideyo Amamoto was
44 in The Militarists
as 'Fuyuki'.
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
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'.
Sat, Dec 20 1969
Poster of Portrait of Hell
Portrait of Hell
Hideyo Amamoto was
43 in Portrait of Hell
Tue, Nov 18 1969
Poster of Red Lion
Red Lion
Hideyo Amamoto was
43 in Red Lion
as 'Dr. Gensai'.
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'.
Sat, Nov 02 1968
Poster of The Human Bullet
The Human Bullet
Hideyo Amamoto was
42 in The Human Bullet
as 'Father of Him'.
Tue, Oct 22 1968
Poster of Kill!
Kill!
Hideyo Amamoto was
42 in Kill!
as 'Gendayu Shimada'.
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'.
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'.
Thu, Aug 03 1967
Poster of King Kong Escapes
King Kong Escapes
Hideyo Amamoto was
41 in King Kong Escapes
as 'Dr. Who'.
Sat, Jul 22 1967
Poster of The Killing Bottle
The Killing Bottle
Hideyo Amamoto was
41 in The Killing Bottle
as 'First Murderer'.
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'.
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)'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Feb 25 1966
Poster of Cash Calls Hell
Cash Calls Hell
Hideyo Amamoto was
40 in Cash Calls Hell
Sat, Jan 15 1966
Poster of Key of Keys
Key of Keys
Hideyo Amamoto was
39 in Key of Keys
as 'Numaguchi'.
Fri, Oct 22 1965
Poster of Fort Graveyard
Fort Graveyard
Hideyo Amamoto was
39 in Fort Graveyard
as 'Shiga'.
Sat, Sep 18 1965
Poster of Kwaidan
Kwaidan
Hideyo Amamoto was
39 in Kwaidan
as '(segment "In a Cup of Tea") (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jan 06 1965
Poster of Samurai Assassin
Samurai Assassin
Hideyo Amamoto was
39 in Samurai Assassin
as 'Matazaburo Hagiwara'.
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)'.
Sun, Dec 20 1964
Poster of Could I But Live
Could I But Live
Hideyo Amamoto was
38 in Could I But Live
Sun, Aug 30 1964
Poster of Dogora
Dogora
Hideyo Amamoto was
38 in Dogora
as 'Maki the Safecracker'.
Tue, Aug 11 1964
Poster of Oh, Bomb!
Oh, Bomb!
Hideyo Amamoto was
38 in Oh, Bomb!
as 'Tetsu'.
Sat, Apr 18 1964
Poster of Atragon
Atragon
Hideyo Amamoto was
37 in Atragon
as 'High Priest of Mu'.
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
Sat, Nov 16 1963
Poster of Samurai Pirate
Samurai Pirate
Hideyo Amamoto was
37 in Samurai Pirate
as 'Granny the Witch'.
Sat, Oct 26 1963
Poster of Young Swordsman
Young Swordsman
Hideyo Amamoto was
37 in Young Swordsman
Sat, Aug 31 1963
Poster of Matango
Matango
Hideyo Amamoto was
37 in Matango
as 'Skulking Transitional Matango (uncredited)'.
Sun, Aug 11 1963
Poster of Warring Clans
Warring Clans
Hideyo Amamoto was
37 in Warring Clans
Sat, Mar 23 1963
Poster of 47 Ronin
47 Ronin
Hideyo Amamoto was
36 in 47 Ronin
Sat, Nov 03 1962
Poster of Operation Sewer Rats
Operation Sewer Rats
Hideyo Amamoto was
36 in Operation Sewer Rats
as '(uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 01 1962
Poster of The Crimson Sky
The Crimson Sky
Hideyo Amamoto was
36 in The Crimson Sky
Wed, Mar 21 1962
Poster of Gorath
Gorath
Hideyo Amamoto was
36 in Gorath
as 'Man in Bar'.
Wed, Mar 21 1962
Poster of Blood on the Sea
Blood on the Sea
Hideyo Amamoto was
35 in Blood on the Sea
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
Sat, Jul 01 1961
Poster of Yojimbo
Yojimbo
Hideyo Amamoto was
35 in Yojimbo
as 'Yahachi'.
Tue, Apr 25 1961
Poster of Blueprint of Murder
Blueprint of Murder
Hideyo Amamoto was
35 in Blueprint of Murder
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'.
Tue, Jan 03 1961
Poster of Get 'em All
Get 'em All
Hideyo Amamoto was
34 in Get 'em All
as 'Weapon Dealer'.
Tue, Nov 29 1960
Poster of Westward Desperado
Westward Desperado
Hideyo Amamoto was
34 in Westward Desperado
Sun, Oct 30 1960
Poster of Man Against Man
Man Against Man
Hideyo Amamoto was
34 in Man Against Man
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
Sun, Apr 10 1960
Poster of The Gambling Samurai
The Gambling Samurai
Hideyo Amamoto was
34 in The Gambling Samurai
as 'Tomimatsu'.
Mon, Mar 28 1960
Poster of The Last Gunfight
The Last Gunfight
Hideyo Amamoto was
34 in The Last Gunfight
as 'Ichino'.
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'.
Sun, Nov 01 1959
Poster of Samurai Saga
Samurai Saga
Hideyo Amamoto was
33 in Samurai Saga
as '(uncredited)'.
Tue, Apr 28 1959
Poster of The Big Boss
The Big Boss
Hideyo Amamoto was
33 in The Big Boss
Thu, Jan 15 1959
Poster of Theater of Life
Theater of Life
Hideyo Amamoto was
32 in Theater of Life
Sun, Nov 23 1958
Poster of Temptation
Temptation
Hideyo Amamoto was
31 in Temptation
as 'Kyozo Ikegami'.
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'.
Wed, Sep 15 1954
Poster of The Garden of Women
The Garden of Women
Hideyo Amamoto was
28 in The Garden of Women
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'.
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.'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 19 1983
Poster of Space Sheriff Gavan
Space Sheriff Gavan
Hideyo Amamoto was
56+ in Space Sheriff Gavan
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 05 1982
Poster of Pro Hunter
Pro Hunter
Hideyo Amamoto was
55+ in Pro Hunter
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 07 1981
Poster of Kamen Rider
Kamen Rider
Hideyo Amamoto was
45+ in Kamen Rider
as 'Doctor Shinigami'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 03 1971
Poster of Mighty Jack
Mighty Jack
Hideyo Amamoto was
42+ in Mighty Jack
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 06 1968