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Shun Sugata

Shun Sugata

Acting • 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.

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Tokyo Vice7.9

Tokyo Vice

2022

Ninja: Shadow of a Tear6.8

Ninja: Shadow of a Tear

2013

Pulse6.7

Pulse

2001

Ichi the Killer7.0

Ichi the Killer

2001

Beyond Outrage7.0

Beyond Outrage

2012

Happy Kanako's Killer Life8.0

Happy Kanako's Killer Life

2025

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