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Shun Sugata

Actor

Shun Sugata

Born February 17, 1955 in Yamanashi, Japan298 films

Character actor Shun Sugata (菅田 俊 Sugata Shun) was born on February 17, 1955 in Yamanashi, Japan as Masamichi Shibuya. Often cast in violent, villainous roles he can be instantly recognized by his deep, gruff voice and imposing stature. His most notable roles include the intimidating mob enforcer Takayama in Takeshi Miike's Ichi the Killer and the corrupt police commissioner in Tokyo Gore Police.

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He has also had minor roles outside Japanese cinema in Quention Tarantino's Kill Bill and The Last Samurai as well as playing the main villain opposing Scott Adkins in Ninja 2.

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Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair posterFirst watchKill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair20118.1as Boss BentaA former assassin, known simply as The Bride, wakes from a coma four years after her jealous ex-lover Bill attempts to murder her on her wedding day.View film

Essential films

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Kill Bill: Vol. 1 poster8.0Kill Bill: Vol. 12003Kill Bill: Vol. 2 poster7.9Kill Bill: Vol. 22004The Last Samurai poster7.6The Last Samurai2003Silence poster7.1Silence2016Ichi the Killer poster7.0Ichi the Killer2001Pulse poster6.7Pulse2001Blade of the Immortal poster6.7Blade of the Immortal2017Ninja: Shadow of a Tear poster6.7Ninja: Shadow of a Tear2013

Filmography

298 films as actor
  1. 2026Geisha WarWang
  2. 2026Kaneko Fumiko
  3. 2026Yakuza Powered by Nihon TouitsuShintaro Kazama
  4. 2025Silent NightKeizo Kuno
  5. 2025Unification of Japan 71
  6. 2025AkashiTadashi
  7. 2025CONNECT: Road to Conquest 13
  8. 2025Unification of Japan 70
  9. 2025CONNECT: Road to Conquest 10
  10. 2025CONNECT: Road to Conquest 11
  11. 2025Unification of Japan 69
  12. 2025Fake OutGoto
  13. 2025Unification of Japan 68
  14. 2025Unification of Japan 67
  15. 2025CONNECT: Road to Conquest 7
  16. 2025CONNECT: Road to Conquest 8
  17. 2025CONNECT: Road to Conquest 9
  18. 2025Welcome Back
  19. 2024Unification of Japan 65
  20. 2024Unification of Japan Gaiden: Kawatani Family — Jiro the Outlaw Assassin
  21. 2024CONNECT: Road to Conquest 4
  22. 2024CONNECT: Road to Conquest 5
  23. 2024CONNECT: Road to Conquest 6
  24. 2024Unification of Japan 62
  25. 2024CONNECT: Road to Conquest 3
  26. 2024Unification of Japan 61
  27. 2024CONNECT: Road to Conquest 2
  28. 2024The ParadesNakata
  29. 2024CONNECT: Road to Conquest 1
  30. 2023Unification of Japan 59
  31. 2023Kakatte Koi yo SekaiShoichi
  32. 2023Geats Extra: Kamen Rider Tycoon meets Kamen Rider ShinobiRyo Murasame
  33. 2023ヌーのコインロッカーは使用禁止
  34. 2022The Setting Sun
  35. 2022Just RememberingBar Customer
  36. 2021Black Crow 0
  37. 2021Black Crow 3Kanai
  38. 2021Nebagiba New World
  39. 2021Tomorrow's Dining TableTsuneo Fujisaki
  40. 2021The Supporting Actors in Byplaywood
  41. 2021Unification of Japan 44
  42. 2021A FamilyMakoto Takeda
  43. 2021Unification of Japan 43
  44. 2020Unification of Japan 42
  45. 2020Unification of Japan 41
  46. 2020Unification of Japan 40
  47. 2020Unification of Japan 39
  48. 2020Shitamachi Ninkyoden Hawk
  49. 2020Gandaba: Strings of a Broken Harp
  50. 2019Unification of Japan 35
  51. 2019Unification of Japan 34
  52. 2019Unification of Japan 33
  53. 2019Black Crow 2Kanai
  54. 2019Black Crow 1Kanai
  55. 2019Unification of Japan 32
  56. 2019Kingdom: The Man Who Became Don
  57. 2018Unification of Japan 31
  58. 2018YOKOHAMA BLACK 6
  59. 2018Unification of Japan 30
  60. 2018Scars and Codes 2
  61. 2018Unification of Japan 29
  62. 2018Chivalry's Lament 3
  63. 2018The Chrysanthemum and the GuillotineMaruman, Police Chief
  64. 2018Chivalry's Lament 2
  65. 2018Unification of Japan 28
  66. 2018Butterfly SleepRyuji Ayamine
  67. 2018Unification of Japan 27
  68. 2018The OutsiderPrison Warden
  69. 2018Chivalry's Lament
  70. 2018YOKOHAMA BLACK 5
  71. 2018Unification Of Japan 26
  72. 2017VigilanteTakeo Shindo
  73. 2017Yakuza: Domination of the Realm 5
  74. 2017Unification Of Japan 25
  75. 2017Unification Of Japan 24
  76. 2017Unification Of Japan 23
  77. 2017Strong Man Chapter 3
  78. 2017The Wild Ones: The Osaka Yakuza War
  79. 2017Unification Of Japan 22
  80. 2017Tatara SamuraiSakichi
  81. 2017Blade of the Immortal
  82. 2017Yakuza: Domination of the Realm 4
  83. 2017Unification Of Japan 21
  84. 2017Unification of Japan: Compilation III — Invasion Strategy
  85. 2017Yakuza: Domination of the Realm
  86. 2017Unification Of Japan 20
  87. 2016SilenceSamurai Commander
  88. 2016Unification Of Japan 19
  89. 2016Men of the Underworld: Final Chapter
  90. 2016Unification Of Japan 18
  91. 2016CONFLICT II: ConclusionOtani
  92. 2016Yuriko's Picture Book
  93. 2016Men of the Underworld: Chapter 5
  94. 201664: Part 2Urushibara
  95. 2016CONFLICT: OutbreakOtani
  96. 201664: Part 1Urushibara
  97. 2016I Am a Weapon
  98. 2016Men of the Underworld: Chapter 4
  99. 2016Strong Man Chapter 2
  100. 2016Men of the Underworld: Chapter 3
  101. 2016Strong Man
  102. 2015Gonin SagaYuzuru Matsuura
  103. 2015Bad Moon RisingKeiji
  104. 2015Chasuke's Journey
  105. 2015Don's Road Final
  106. 2015Men of the Underworld: Chapter 2
  107. 2015Don's Road 14
  108. 2015Men of the Underworld
  109. 2014Don's Road 13
  110. 201425
  111. 2014Don's Road 12
  112. 2014Family Bonds
  113. 2014Heisei Rider vs. Showa Rider: Kamen Rider Wars feat. Super SentaiRyo Murasame / Kamen Rider ZX / Ambassador Darkness (voice)
  114. 2013Ninja: Shadow of a TearGoro
  115. 2013Tokyo Bitch, I Love You
  116. 2012Playback
  117. 2012Beyond OutrageOkamoto
  118. 2012Dirty HeartsSasaki
  119. 2012Helpless and RecklessAoki
  120. 2011CutMasaki