Shane Kosugi

Acting

Freshness: Jan 28, 2026

6Total Films

7.6 Highest Rated

Born: May 25, 1976

Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

About Shane Kosugi

Shane Kosugi was born on May 25, 1976 in Los Angeles, California, USA as Shane Tomoya Kosugi. He is an actor, known for The Last Samurai (2003), Pray for Death (1985) and Nine Deaths of the Ninja (1985).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Shane Kosugi reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 6 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Action

The majority of Shane Kosugi's filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Shane Kosugi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Last Samurai, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Shane Kosugi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shane Kosugi's career based on audience ratings.

★7.6

★7.6

The Last Samurai: Nathan Algren is an American hired to instruct the Japanese army in the ways of modern warfare, which finds him learning

The Last Samurai

2003•Drama

★7.1

★7.1

Prisoner of War: British RAF Wing Commander James Wright is captured by the Japanese during WWII and forced to fight in brutal hand-to-ha

Prisoner of War

2025•Action

★6.0

★6.0

Pray for Death: Akira Saito, a Japanese businessman lives in Tokyo with his Japanese-American wife Aiko and their children, Takeshi and

Pray for Death

1985•Action

★5.2

9 Deaths of the Ninja (1985) movie poster

★5.2

9 Deaths of the Ninja: A trio of specialized soldiers is called in to stop a group of drug traffickers who have hijacked a busload of tourists

9 Deaths of the Ninja

1985•Action

★4.9

★4.9

Black Eagle: One of the US Air Force's most modern tactical aircrafts, an F-100 with a new laser guidance system, crashes into the se

Black Eagle

1988•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Shane Kosugi.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Prisoner of War	Corporal Hirano	Hit	Similar →
2007	Kage	Retsu	Flop	Similar →
2003	The Last Samurai	Samurai Ensemble	Super Hit	Similar →
1988	Black Eagle	Denny Tani	Flop	Similar →
1985	9 Deaths of the Ninja	Shane	Flop	Similar →
1985	Pray for Death	Tomoya Saito	Average	Similar →

Shane Kosugi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shane Kosugi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shane Kosugi is "The Last Samurai" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Shane Kosugi acted in?

Shane Kosugi has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shane Kosugi?

Other notable films include "Prisoner of War", "Pray for Death", and "9 Deaths of the Ninja".