Shun Sugata
Acting
Born 1955-02-17 · Yamanashi, Japan
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. 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.
Filmography
Kaneko Fumiko
Feb 28, 2026
Yakuza Powered by Nihon Touitsu
Feb 10, 2026
Silent Night
Nov 25, 2025
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Nov 5, 2025
Akashi
Oct 5, 2025
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Oct 3, 2025
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Sep 25, 2025
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Sep 3, 2025
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Sep 3, 2025
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Jul 25, 2025
Fake Out
Jun 20, 2025
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May 25, 2025
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Mar 25, 2025
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Feb 5, 2025
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Feb 5, 2025
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Feb 5, 2025
Welcome Back
Jan 10, 2025
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Nov 25, 2024
Unification of Japan Gaiden: Kawatani Family — Jiro the Outlaw Assassin
Oct 25, 2024
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Aug 2, 2024
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Aug 2, 2024
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Aug 2, 2024
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May 25, 2024
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Apr 5, 2024
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Mar 25, 2024
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Mar 6, 2024
The Parades
Feb 28, 2024
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Feb 2, 2024
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Nov 25, 2023
Fearless
Aug 25, 2023