Hideyo Amamoto

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.

Hideyo Amamoto is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 33 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Kamen Rider: THE FIRST (2005), Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001), J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs.

Gorenger (1978), Kamen Rider (1971), All Monsters Attack (1969), King Kong Escapes (1967), Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966), The Sword of Doom (1966). The recorded credits span 1954 to 2005, including 26 movies and 7 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.