Isamu Kosugi was a Japanese actor and film director who is best known for his roles in Kono taiyô – Dai ippen (1930), Keiji monogatari: Tôkyô no meiro (1960), and Abare kishidô (1965). He was born on February 24, 1904, in Ishinomaki, Miyagi, Japan, and passed away on April 9, 1983.
Personal and Family Life
Isamu Kosugi was raised in Ishinomaki and began his acting education at the Nihon Eiga Haiyu Gakko. He joined the Nikkatsu studio in 1925, which marked the beginning of his successful career in the film industry. Details about his family life remain limited.
Career
Known for his unique acting style, Kosugi gained fame in the 1930s as the lead in a number of important realist films produced at Nikkatsu’s Tamagawa studio. After World War II, he transitioned into directing while continuing to act, primarily working on comedy and action films starring Jo Shishido.
Death and Legacy
Isamu Kosugi passed away on April 9, 1983. His contributions to Japanese cinema, especially in the realms of acting and directing, have left a lasting impact on the industry. He is remembered for his distinctive performance style and significant roles in classic films.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| 俺は待ってるぜ | 1957-10-22 | Uchiyama |
| 土 | 1939-04-13 | Kanji |
| 藤原義江のふるさと | 1930-03-14 | Higuchi |
| 不死鳥 | 1947-12-11 | Hiroya Yasaka |
| 警察官 | 1933-11-30 | Officer Itami |
| 新しき土 | 1937-02-04 | Teruo Yamato |
| 都会交響楽 | 1929-01-02 | Motozo |
| Jazu musume tanjō | 1957-04-03 | Tôhô Tani |
| 王将 | 1948-10-18 | Kikuoka |
| 泥だらけの青春 | 1954-09-21 |