Actor
Hiroyuki Sanada
October 12, 1960 · Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan
Hiroyuki Sanada (真田 広之, Sanada Hiroyuki, born Hiroyuki Shimosawa (下澤 廣之, Shimosawa Hiroyuki); 12 October 1960) is a Japanese actor from Tokyo. Before breaking in to the movie business, he trained at Sonny Chiba’s Japan Action Club hoping to one day become a martial arts action film star. Sanada appeared in many action films in the 70s and early 80s, but as it became clear he was actually a talented and well-rounded actor, he was able to branch out into all different types of roles in every genre. Today he is best known in the west for his involvement in big-budget Hollywood productions such as The Last Samurai and Rush Hour 3.
Notable work
8.2Avengers: Endgame (2019)
as Akihiko
6.4Minions (2015)
as Sumo Villain (voice)
6.4The Wolverine (2013)
as Shingen Harada / Lord Shingen
7.7John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)
as Shimazu
6.5Life (2017)
as Sho Murakami
7.4Bullet Train (2022)
as The Elder
7.6The Last Samurai (2003)
as Ujio
7Mortal Kombat (2021)
as Hanzo Hasashi / Scorpion
8Westworld (2016)
as Musashi
8Lost (2004)
as Dogen
6.2Army of the Dead (2021)
as Bly Tanaka
7Sunshine (2007)
as Kaneda
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