Shun Sugata
Acting
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.
Known for
The Last Samurai
2003
Bunraku
2010
Silence
2016
Pulse
2001
Taboo
1999
Ichi the Killer
2001
Zero Woman R
2007
64: Part 1
2016
Blood
1998
Geisha War
2026
