Kane Kosugi
Actor

Kane Kosugi Net Worth

Kane Kosugi is a renowned actor, stuntman, and miscellaneous crew member born in Los Angeles, California in 1974. He is of half Japanese and half Chinese descent and began training in martial arts at the age of one and a half. After moving to Japan at the age of 18, he has become one of the nation's most popular and recognizable talents, having worked with some of the action movie greats such as Jackie Chan, Jet Li, and Jean-Claude Van Damme.
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Who is it? Actor, Stunts, Miscellaneous Crew
Birth Day October 11, 1974
Birth Place  Los Angeles, California, United States
Age 49 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Scorpio
Occupation Actor
Years active 1983—present
Parent(s) Sho Kosugi, Shook Kosugi
Website http://www.kanekosugi.com

💰 Net worth

Kane Kosugi, a renowned actor, stuntsman, and miscellaneous crew member in the United States, is estimated to have a net worth ranging from $100,000 to $1 million in 2024. With a successful career in the entertainment industry, Kosugi has showcased his talents in numerous films and TV shows, earning a significant amount of wealth. Known for his exceptional martial arts skills and acting prowess, Kosugi has worked alongside some of the biggest names in Hollywood, establishing himself as a notable figure in the industry. As he continues to excel in his craft, his net worth is sure to grow and solidify his esteemed position in the entertainment world.

Biography/Timeline

1976

Kane was born in Los Angeles, California as the eldest of three siblings. His parents are legendary Ninja film actor Sho Kosugi, who is Japanese; and Shook Kosugi, who is Chinese. Kane has a brother, Shane (born 1976), who made occasional appearances on Kinniku Banzuke (known on G4 as Unbeatable Bansuke) as well as appear as Kane's younger brother in some of their father's ninja films in the 80's; and a sister, Ayeesha (born 1983), who is a Golfer and senior at University of Las Vegas. He was romantically involved with female Golfer Riko Higashio, but broke up in 2005 when they seemed on the verge of marriage. In December 2009, Kane married a woman from Hong Kong.

1983

Since 1983, Kosugi has appeared in various roles as a voice actor for video games, stunt actor in movies, and character actor in both English-language and Japanese-language films. His first movie, Revenge of the Ninja, had him playing the son of his real life father, Sho Kosugi. Kane kept his real name in the movie. He has also been in other movies starring his father as well. With the intention of following in his father's footsteps, Kane trained to become a martial arts actor. Kane has an extensive martial arts background in wushu, ninjutsu, taekwondo, karate, judo and kendo.

1993

He made his Japanese acting debut in the 1993 television series Ryūkyū no Kaze (Dragon Spirit), the 31st entry in NHK's long-running taiga drama series. Kane followed this up with his first lead role in the two-part Toei V-Cinema movies Za Kakuto Oh (The Fighting King) and Za Kakuto Oh 2 (The Fighting King 2) directed by his father. Next came the 1994 television series Ninja Sentai Kakuranger, an installment in Toei Company's Super Sentai franchise. Kane was the only American-born cast member of Kakuranger and his character (Jiraiya) spoke almost exclusively in English during his first few episodes.

1997

Kane competed on Kinniku Banzuke/Oukoku's special show Sasuke (known in America as Ninja Warrior) for several years (from 1997 - 2001). Thus far he is one of only three foreigners, and the only American, to make it to the Final Stage, out of 3,000 total competitors to date and twenty-four different Final Stage competitors. Despite his strong performances, #98 is the highest number he has ever worn.

2007

Kosugi and his father are seemingly no longer on speaking terms due to Kane choosing a career in Japanese television instead of helping to run some of his schools under the banner of his institute, and even taking some of Sho's staff with him. In reference to Kane, Sho was reported as saying on a television show with fortuneteller Kazuko Hosoki in April 2007, "My son is a coward!" (息子は卑怯だ, Musuko wa hikyō da), saying Kane "stabbed me in the back" and at one point made a reference to Judas Iscariot. However, Sho was seen at Kane's wedding in late 2009, indicating that they are reconciling or already have.

2011

Kane then began to work in China and Hong Kong. He played Ryu Hayabusa, a master Ninja in the live action adaptation of the video game DOA: Dead or Alive, directed by Corey Yuen. He would play the lead villain in Coweb, the directorial debut of Xiong Xin-Xin and the lead role debut of Luxia Jiang. In 2011, he appeared alongside real-life best friend Sammy Hung and Sammy's father, Sammo Hung in Choy Lee Fut.

2013

In 2013, Kane played the lead villain Nakamura in the film Ninja: Shadow of a Tear opposite Scott Adkins. The two reunited on the upcoming film Zero Tolerance. Kane would also play the character of Kazuya Mishima in the prequel Tekken 2: Kazuya's Revenge in 2014.

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