Amamoto Hideyo

Name: Amamoto Hideyo
Native name: 天本英世
Also Known as: Amamoto Eisei, あまもとひでよ, あまもとえいせい
Nationality: Japanese
Gender: Male
Born: January 2, 1926
Died: March 23, 2003

Amamoto Hideyo, also known by the alternate name Amamoto Eisei (天本英世), was a Japanese actor born in Wakamatsu, Fukuoka, Japan. He came from a wealthy family, with his father working at the Sumitomo Coal Mining Company (住友石炭鉱業株式会社) in Fukuoka.

Amamoto graduated from Wakamatsu Junior High School (若松中学校) in 1943 and entered the Seventh High School (第七高等学校) in 1944. At the age of 19, during World War II, he was conscripted into the student army and served in an artillery unit in Kurume, later being transferred to Miyazaki as a communications soldier.

In 1948, he enrolled in the University of Tokyo (東京大学), majoring in political science with plans to become a diplomat. However, disillusioned by the government's political stance and following a breakup with an older woman, he shifted his focus to literature and theater. He dropped out of university and joined the Actors' Studio Theatre Company (アクターズ・スタジオ・シアター・カンパニー) in Tokyo, eventually becoming a member of the Actor's Studio (アクターズ・スタジオ) and the Shiki Theatre Company (四季劇場). At the age of 28, he made his stage debut in the opera Otello (オテッロ) in 1954, the same year he signed a contract with Shochiku (松竹).

In 1958, Amamoto signed an exclusive contract with Toho (東宝).

He passed away on March 23, 2003, at the age of 77, from acute pneumonia in his hometown of Wakamatsu, Kitakyushu, Japan.

(Source: MyDramaList) Edit Biography

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2001	Ultraman Cosmos Japanese Drama, 2001, 65 eps Tomano [Old] (Ep. 57) (Guest Role)	65	Tomano [Old] (Ep. 57) Guest Role	7.5
2001	Tengoku ni Ichiban Chikai Otoko Season 2 Japanese Drama, 2001, 12 eps (Ep. 9) (Guest Role)	12	(Ep. 9) Guest Role	7.3
1999	Tengoku ni Ichiban Chikai Otoko Japanese Drama, 1999, 11 eps Kurosawa Keisuke (Ep. 9) (Guest Role)	11	Kurosawa Keisuke (Ep. 9) Guest Role	7.5
1998	P.A. Private Actress Japanese Drama, 1998, 9 eps Sugiura Yuto (Ep. 2) (Guest Role)	9	Sugiura Yuto (Ep. 2) Guest Role	7.0
1996	Moon Spiral Japanese Drama, 1996, 4 eps Sawajiri Toru (Support Role)	4	Sawajiri Toru Support Role	5.1
1996	Ginrou Kaiki File Japanese Drama, 1996, 10 eps Shigeta (Ep. 5-6) (Guest Role)	10	Shigeta (Ep. 5-6) Guest Role	7.3
1984	Seiun Kamen Machineman Japanese Drama, 1984, 36 eps Professor K \| Imori Jakichi (Ep. 13) (Support Role)	36	Professor K \| Imori Jakichi (Ep. 13) Support Role	7.6
1982	Uchuu Keiji Gavan Japanese Drama, 1982, 44 eps [On-site supervisor] [Anahori Doubler's human form] (Ep. 37) (Guest Role)	44	[On-site supervisor] [Anahori Doubler's human form] (Ep. 37) Guest Role	7.3
1979	Hanshichi Torimonocho Japanese Drama, 1979, 26 eps (Ep. 4) (Guest Role)	26	(Ep. 4) Guest Role	0.0
1977	Kaiketsu Zubat Japanese Drama, 1977, 32 eps Kaze, Ryunosuke (Ep. 2) (Guest Role)	32	Kaze, Ryunosuke (Ep. 2) Guest Role	7.7
1976	Uchuu Tetsujin Kyodain Japanese Drama, 1976, 48 eps Dr. Kaido (Support Role)	48	Dr. Kaido Support Role	7.0
1975	Kenka Yasubei Japanese Drama, 1975, 27 eps (Ep. 9) (Guest Role)	27	(Ep. 9) Guest Role	0.0
1975	Mito Komon Season 6 Japanese Drama, 1975, 32 eps (Ep. 8) (Guest Role)	32	(Ep. 8) Guest Role	6.0
1974	Ultraman Leo Japanese Drama, 1974, 51 eps Dodoru From Serlin (Guest Role)	51	Dodoru From Serlin Guest Role	7.4
1973	Kamen Rider V3 Japanese Drama, 1973, 52 eps Dr. Shinigami (Ep. 27-28) (Guest Role)	52	Dr. Shinigami (Ep. 27-28) Guest Role	7.3
1972	Henshin Ninja Arashi Japanese Drama, 1972, 47 eps Great Demon King Satan (Support Role)	47	Great Demon King Satan Support Role	5.7
1972	Choujin Barom-1 Japanese Drama, 1972, 35 eps Sasori Michito [Sasoriruge's human form] (Ep. 20) (Guest Role)	35	Sasori Michito [Sasoriruge's human form] (Ep. 20) Guest Role	6.0
1971	Mito Komon Season 3 Japanese Drama, 1971, 28 eps (Ep. 15) (Guest Role)	28	(Ep. 15) Guest Role	8.0
1971	Tenka Gomen Japanese Drama, 1971, 47 eps (Guest Role)	47	Guest Role	0.0
1971	Kamen Rider Japanese Drama, 1971, 98 eps Dr. Shinigami (Support Role)	98	Dr. Shinigami Support Role	7.3
1970	Mito Komon Season 2 Japanese Drama, 1970, 33 eps Murakami Genba (Ep. 12) \| Yamazaki Mugen (Ep. 31) (Guest Role)	33	Murakami Genba (Ep. 12) \| Yamazaki Mugen (Ep. 31) Guest Role	6.0
1969	Onihei Hankacho Japanese Drama, 1969, 65 eps Mitsui Denjiro (Ep. 22) (Guest Role)	65	Mitsui Denjiro (Ep. 22) Guest Role	0.0
1956	New Family Album Japanese Drama, 1956, 8 eps Kato (Ep 6) (Guest Role)	8	Kato (Ep 6) Guest Role	0.0

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2005	Kamen Rider The First Japanese Movie, 2005, Shocker Staff: Elderly Gentleman (Support Role)	Shocker Staff: Elderly Gentleman Support Role	6.9
2001	Godzilla, Mothra, & King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack Japanese Movie, 2001, Isayama Yoshikazu (Support Role)	Isayama Yoshikazu Support Role	7.4
2000	Sweet Sweet Ghost Japanese Movie, 2000, (Unknown)	Unknown	8.0
2000	Oshikiri Japanese Movie, 2000, (Support Role)	Support Role	6.3
2000	Keizoku: Beautiful Dreamer Japanese Movie, 2000, [Pet shop owner] (Guest Role)	[Pet shop owner] Guest Role	7.3
1998	F Japanese Movie, 1998, Genzo Kanno (Support Role)	Genzo Kanno Support Role	7.0
1996	Eko Eko Azarak 2 Japanese Movie, 1996, [Senior] (Support Role)	[Senior] Support Role	6.9
1996	Suit Yourself or Shoot Yourself!! The Loot Japanese Movie, 1996, [Old man] (Support Role)	[Old man] Support Role	0.0
1995	East Meets West Japanese Movie, 1995, Oguri Bungonokami (Support Role)	Oguri Bungonokami Support Role	6.7
1995	August in the Water Japanese Movie, 1995, Sakai (Support Role)	Sakai Support Role	7.3
1995	Marehito Japanese Movie, 1995, Voice of Marehito (Unknown)	Voice of Marehito Unknown	4.0
1994	Yamikin no Teio: Gin to Kin 2 Japanese Movie, 1994, (Support Role)	Support Role	0.0
1993	Yamikin no Teio: Gin to Kin Japanese Movie, 1993, (Support Role)	Support Role	6.0
1992	Yamai Wa Kikara: Byouin E Ikou 2 Japanese Movie, 1992, Kashiwagi Fuyusaburo (Support Role)	Kashiwagi Fuyusaburo Support Role	0.0
1992	Winners Japanese Movie, 1992, (Support Role)	Support Role	1.0
1991	My Soul is Slashed Japanese Movie, 1991, Ono [Caretaker] (Support Role)	Ono [Caretaker] Support Role	7.1
1991	Female Neo-Ninjas Japanese Movie, 1991, (Unknown)	Unknown	4.0
1991	Rainbow Kids Japanese Movie, 1991, Kushida, the butler (Main Role)	Kushida, the butler Main Role	7.2
1990	Ronin Gai Japanese Movie, 1990, Biwa player (Support Role)	Biwa player Support Role	6.9
1990	Monster Heaven: Ghost Hero Japanese Movie, 1990, [Prophecy teller] (Support Role)	[Prophecy teller] Support Role	6.5
1990	Hong Kong Paradise Japanese Movie, 1990, (Support Role)	Support Role	6.0
1990	Big Boobs Buster Japanese Movie, 1990, (Main Role)	Main Role	6.2
1989	Literary Award Murder Case Great Run-Up Japanese Movie, 1989, (Support Role)	Support Role	3.0
1988	Kaito Ruby Japanese Movie, 1988, (Support Role)	Support Role	7.6
1984	Mahjong Hourouki Japanese Movie, 1984, (Support Role)	Support Role	6.0
1984	Farewell to the Ark Japanese Movie, 1984, (Unknown)	Unknown	7.2
1980	Mister, Missus, Miss Lonely Japanese Movie, 1980, Shimomura Ryuichi (Support Role)	Shimomura Ryuichi Support Role	6.0
1978	Blue Christmas Japanese Movie, 1978, [Conspirator] (Support Role)	[Conspirator] Support Role	6.6
1978	Message from Space Japanese Movie, 1978, Dark (Support Role)	Dark Support Role	6.3
1975	Kokuso Sezu Japanese Movie, 1975, (Unknown)	Unknown	0.0
1974	Lupin the Third: Strange Psychokinetic Strategy Japanese Movie, 1974, (Support Role)	Support Role	6.8
1972	Kamen Rider vs. Shocker Japanese Movie, 1972, Doctor Shinigami (Support Role)	Doctor Shinigami Support Role	6.9
1971	Battle of Okinawa Japanese Movie, 1971, [Okinawa regional officer] (Support Role)	[Okinawa regional officer] Support Role	7.8
1969	All Monsters Attack Japanese Movie, 1969, Shinpei Inami, Toy Maker (Support Role)	Shinpei Inami, Toy Maker Support Role	5.8
1969	Jigokuhen Japanese Movie, 1969, [Retainer] (Bit part)	[Retainer] Bit part	7.4
1968	The Human Bullet Japanese Movie, 1968, [Father of Him] (Support Role)	[Father of Him] Support Role	7.7
1967	Japan's Longest Day Japanese Movie, 1967, Sasaki Takeo (Support Role)	Sasaki Takeo Support Role	7.5
1967	King Kong Escapes Japanese Movie, 1967, Dr. Who (Main Role)	Dr. Who Main Role	6.6
1967	Sasaki Kojiro Japanese Movie, 1967, (Unknown)	Unknown	0.0
1967	The Age of Assassins Japanese Movie, 1967, Mizorogi Shogo [Psychiatrist] (Support Role)	Mizorogi Shogo [Psychiatrist] Support Role	7.0
1966	The Sword of Doom Japanese Movie, 1966, Kamio Shuzen (Support Role)	Kamio Shuzen Support Role	7.8
1966	Cash Calls Hell Japanese Movie, 1966, So (Support Role)	So Support Role	7.7
1965	Chi to Suna Japanese Movie, 1965, Shiga (Support Role)	Shiga Support Role	7.5
1964	Kwaidan Japanese Movie, 1964, {Chawan no Naka} Ghost samurai (Support Role)	{Chawan no Naka} Ghost samurai Support Role	7.6
1964	Dogora Japanese Movie, 1964, Maki [Safecracker] (Guest Role)	Maki [Safecracker] Guest Role	6.6
1964	Oh, Bomb! Japanese Movie, 1964, Tetsu (Support Role)	Tetsu Support Role	7.0
1963	Atragon Japanese Movie, 1963, High Priest of Mu (Support Role)	High Priest of Mu Support Role	6.6
1963	The Elegant Life of Mr. Everyman Japanese Movie, 1963, Yanagihara (Support Role)	Yanagihara Support Role	7.5
1963	The Lost World of Sinbad Japanese Movie, 1963, Granny the Witch [in drag] (Support Role)	Granny the Witch [in drag] Support Role	6.8
1963	Young Swordsman Japanese Movie, 1963, Ronin Minato (Support Role)	Ronin Minato Support Role	0.0
1963	Matango Japanese Movie, 1963, Matango (Support Role)	Matango Support Role	7.2
1961	Yojimbo Japanese Movie, 1961, Yahachi [Seibei's Henchmen] (Bit part)	Yahachi [Seibei's Henchmen] Bit part	8.1
1961	Daredevil in the Castle Japanese Movie, 1961, [Interpreter] (Bit part)	[Interpreter] Bit part	7.4
1960	Get 'em All Japanese Movie, 1960, [Weapons dealer] (Support Role)	[Weapons dealer] Support Role	6.0
1960	A Woman of Tokyo Japanese Movie, 1960, Makiyama (Support Role)	Makiyama Support Role	6.0
1960	The Last Gunfight Japanese Movie, 1960, Ichino (Support Role)	Ichino Support Role	7.7
1959	The Three Treasures Japanese Movie, 1959, [Otomo Soldier A] (Bit part)	[Otomo Soldier A] Bit part	6.2
1959	The Adventures of Sun Wu Kung Japanese Movie, 1959, (Unknown)	Unknown	1.0
1959	Ankokugai no Kaoyaku Japanese Movie, 1959, Koyama (Support Role)	Koyama Support Role	4.0
1957	Kunin no Shikeishu Japanese Movie, 1957, Nakamura Takao (Support Role)	Nakamura Takao Support Role	0.0
1957	Temptation Japanese Movie, 1957, Ikegami Kyozo (Support Role)	Ikegami Kyozo Support Role	8.0

Year	Title	#	Role
1998	Mikeneko Holmes Series 2 Japanese Special, 1998, 1 eps Kaji (Guest Role)	1	Kaji Guest Role
1997	Totsugawa Keibu Series 14: Umi o Watatta Ai to Satsui Japanese Special, 1997, 1 eps Huang Shih Chang [Handgun buyer] (Guest Role)	1	Huang Shih Chang [Handgun buyer] Guest Role
1994	Yurei Mesukosei Japanese Special, 1994, 2 eps [Angel] (Support Role)	2	[Angel] Support Role
1986	San Shimai Tantei Dan Japanese Special, 1986, 1 eps (Support Role)	1	Support Role
1981	Kinagashi Bugyo Japanese Special, 1981, 1 eps (Support Role)	1	Support Role