Hideyo Amamoto
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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.
Best Hideyo Amamoto Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Hideyo Amamoto's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Hideyo Amamoto.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Kamen Rider: THE FIRST | Dr. Shinigami | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack | Prof. Hirotoshi Isayama the Prophet | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Suit Yourself or Shoot Yourself!! III: The Loot | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | August in the Water | Sakai | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Wangan Midnight | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Rainbow Kids | Kushida, the Butler | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | Kaito Ruby | Grocery Store Owner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | The Red Spectacles | Moongaze Ginji | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Monster Heaven | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Evil Heart | Physician | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Agi, the Fury of Evil | Onmyoji | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Mahjong Horoki | Hachimaki | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Farewell to the Ark | Key maker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger | General Sahara | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Adventure of Robocon | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Wolves | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Battle of Okinawa | Okinawa Regional Officer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Fate Deals the Card of Death | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Militarists | Fuyuki | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Portrait of Hell | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Red Lion | Dr. Gensai | Average | Similar → |
| 1968 | Kill! | Gendayu Shimada | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Japan's Longest Day | Captain Takeo Sasaki | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | King Kong Escapes | Dr. Who | Average | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Killing Bottle | First Murderer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Age of Assassins | Shogo Mizorogi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Ebirah, Horror of the Deep | Red Bamboo Naval Officer | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | The Sword of Doom | Shuzen Kamio | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Cash Calls Hell | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Rise Against the Sword | Heiroku | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Kwaidan | (segment "In a Cup of Tea") (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Samurai Assassin | Matazaburo Hagiwara | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster | Princess Salno's aide | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Dogora | Maki the Safecracker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Oh, Bomb! | Tetsu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Atragon | High Priest of Mu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Interpol Code 8 | Shû | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Young Swordsman | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Matango | Skulking Transitional Matango (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Warring Clans | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Chûshingura | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Gorath | Man in Bar | Average | Similar → |
| 1961 | Yojimbo | Yahachi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Daredevil in the Castle | Interpreter | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | The Gambling Samurai | Tomimatsu | Average | Similar → |
| 1959 | Samurai Saga | (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Big Boss | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Temptation | Kyozo Ikegami | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Twenty-Four Eyes | Ôishi Sensei no Otto | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Garden of Women | - | Hit | Similar → |
Hideyo Amamoto - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Hideyo Amamoto?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hideyo Amamoto is "The Adventure of Robocon" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Hideyo Amamoto acted in?
Hideyo Amamoto has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Hideyo Amamoto?
Other notable films include "J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger", "Portrait of Hell", and "Yojimbo".