List of Famous people named Hideo

Hideo Kojima is a Japanese video game designer, director, producer and writer.

Hideo Koike is a Japanese former Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher.

Hideo Nomo is a retired Japanese baseball pitcher who played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) and Major League Baseball (MLB). He achieved early success in his native country, where he played with the Kintetsu Buffaloes from 1990 to 1994. He then exploited a loophole to free himself from his contract, and became the first Japanese major leaguer to permanently relocate to MLB in the United States, debuting with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1995. Although he was not the first Japanese player in American professional baseball, Nomo is often credited with opening the door for Japanese players in MLB, due to his star status.

Hideo Higashikokubaru is a Japanese politician. He originally rose to fame as a comedian and actor under the stage name Sonomanma Higashi , and was known for his role in the popular game show Takeshi's Castle.

Hideo Ishiguro , Japan is a Japanese actor who is noted for his roles as Kai in the 2007 Kamen Rider Den-O and as Gai Kurenai in the 2016 Ultraman Orb.

Hideo Ōnishi is a Japanese politician and member of the House of Representatives, representing the Tokyo 16th district. He is a member of the Liberal Democratic Party.

Hideo Yokoyama is a Japanese novelist.

Hideo Tokoro is a Japanese mixed martial artist who last competed in the Bantamweight division. A professional competitor since 2000, Tokoro has also formerly competed for Vale Tudo Japan, ZST, Shooto, Rings and K-1 Hero's.

Hideo Watanabe is a Japanese politician of the Democratic Party of Japan and was a member of the House of Representatives and House of Councillors in the Diet from 1976 to 1993 and 1998 to 2010 respectively.

Hideo Nakata is a Japanese filmmaker.