Shun Sugata
Known for Acting · 306 credits
- Born
- 1955-02-17 (age 71)
- Place of birth
- Yamanashi, Japan
- Also known as
- Masamichi Shibuya · Sugata Shun
Biography
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
TV Shows (13)
The Woman of S.R.I.
1999
Fuller House
2016
as The Dragon
Tokyo Vice
2022
as Hitoshi Ishida
Engine Sentai Go-Onger
2008
as Gang Father
Denshi Sentai Denziman
1980
as Akimoto
Byplayers: 100 Days in the Forest of Supporting Actors
2021
Happy Kanako's Killer Life
2025
Juukou B-Fighter
1995
as Ryuzaburou Tatewaki / Bill Goldy
Great Selection Taxi
2014
as Hayami
Zero: Dragon Blood
2017
as Harukawa
Nekonade
2008
as Ishiguro
Utenai Keikan
2016
陰陽少女
2004
Movies (293)
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
2011
as Boss Benta
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
2003
as Boss Benta
The Last Samurai
2003
as Nakao
Kill Bill: Vol. 2
2004
as Boss Benta
Silence
2016
as Samurai Commander
Ninja: Shadow of a Tear
2013
as Goro
Ichi the Killer
2001
as Takayama
Pulse
2001
as Boss
Zero Woman R
2007
The Outsider
2018
as Prison Warden
Blade of the Immortal
2017
Fireflies in the North
1984
64: Part 2
2016
as Urushibara
A Family
2021
as Makoto Takeda
Tokyo Gore Police
2008
as Tokyo Police Commissioner
Taboo
1999
Bunraku
2010
as Uncle
Beyond Outrage
2012
as Okamoto
Izo
2004
as Monk Soldier
Confessions of a Dog
2006
as Hassei Takeda
Nobody
1994
Heisei Rider vs. Showa Rider: Kamen Rider Wars feat. Super Sentai
2014
as Ryo Murasame / Kamen Rider ZX / Ambassador Darkness (voice)
Dororo
2007
as Hibukuro
Johnen: Love of Sada
2008
as Otoku
Geats Extra: Kamen Rider Tycoon meets Kamen Rider Shinobi
2023
as Ryo Murasame
The Supporting Actors in Byplaywood
2021
Yakuza Ladies: Burning Desire
2005
Just Remembering
2022
as Bar Customer
Gonin Saga
2015
as Yuzuru Matsuura
License to Live
1999
as Shinichiro Yoshii
CONFLICT: Outbreak
2016
as Otani
Graveyard of Honor
2002
as Toshi Nishizaki
Attack! Yan Mama Gang
1995
Gun Crazy: Episode 1 — A Woman from Nowhere
2002
as Takara Shuhei
Wild Criminal
1999
as Tadokoro
Abe Sada: The Last Seven Days
2011
as Officer Urakawa
Glory to the Filmmaker!
2007
as Hisamatsu
The Parades
2024
as Nakata
The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine
2018
as Maruman, Police Chief
Zen
2009
Shabu
1996
A 10th Rider Appears! Kamen Rider - All Riders Assemble!
1984
as Ryo Murasame / Kamen Rider ZX
Tomie: Replay
2000
as Kenzô Morita
64: Part 1
2016
as Urushibara
Tochka
2009
The Lady in a Black Dress
1987
Ley Lines
1999
as Detective
Dead Run
2005
as Shuji's Father
No Problem 2
2002
as Kazuo Ota
Dark Love: Rape
2008
Dangerous Cops
1987
as Hyodoh
Kanikôsen
2009
The Unbroken
2009
as Tatsuro Shikata
Tatara Samurai
2017
as Sakichi
Blood
1998
Heaven's Story
2010
as Suzuki
Awaremi Mumashika
2010
Be a Man!! Samurai School
2008
as Onihige
Chasuke's Journey
2015
The Revenge: A Scar That Never Disappears
1997
as Toshi Yoshioka
Yakuza Zombie
2001
Chameleon
2008
Ghost Shout
2004
Kekko Kamen 3
1993
as Kaoru Mayuzumi
ZVP
2017
as Zatoichi
Butterfly Sleep
2018
as Ryuji Ayamine
Tasogare ni hyōteki o ute
1982
Inju: The Beast in the Shadow
2008
as Inspecteur Fuji
Tomorrow's Dining Table
2021
as Tsuneo Fujisaki
[Is A.]
2004
Unification of Japan 69
2025
Vigilante
2017
as Takeo Shindo
Unification of Japan 68
2025
Eyes of the Spider
1998
as Hinuma
Wangan Midnight: The Movie
2009
Heisei Gokudoden Ashura slashes!
1997
Madness in Bloom
2002
Yakuza: Domination of the Realm 4
2017
Prisoner No. 07: Reina
2006
Under the Same Moon
2005
as Joji Sugyama
300 Million
2010
Running on Empty
2010
Yakuza: Domination of the Realm 5
2017
Balloon
1990
Daydream
2009
as Tsuyuki
Summer of the Lion Kings
1991
Unification Of Japan 20
2017
The Setting Sun
2022
Shura ga Yuku 8
1998
Hot Blooded Yakuza at the Shopping District! - Chapter 2: The Explosion
2000
CONNECT: Road to Conquest 4
2024
Yakuza Don
2006
Tear Jar
2008
as Shugo
Strangers in the City
2010
as Yukio Ohmori
Alive
2003
as Matsuda
Cut
2011
as Masaki
Danger de mort
1999
Unification of Japan 41
2020
Marebito
2004
as MIB
Public Security Police Investigator
2007
CONFLICT II: Conclusion
2016
as Otani
Unification of Japan 35
2019
The Soup of Heaven
2008
Unification of Japan 65
2024
Unification of Japan 40
2020
CONNECT: Road to Conquest 11
2025
Aishiteyo
2005
Unification of Japan 31
2018
Showa Gamblers Gaiden
2008
CONNECT: Road to Conquest 10
2025
Unification of Japan 67
2025
The King of Minami: 5 Hour Special Part 2
1998
Organ
1996
as Nakanishi
Dirty Hearts
2012
as Sasaki
Sisterhood
2008
Ando Gumi Gaiden Group Wolf Genealogy 3
1999
Unification Of Japan 19
2016
Strong Man
2016
The Monster Bus
1988
Unification Of Japan 24
2017
About Shun Sugata
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 opposi… With 306 credits spanning from 1980 to 2026, Shun Sugata has appeared in 293 films and 13 TV shows.
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Most Popular Shun Sugata Movies
- Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair (2011) — as Boss Benta
- Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003) — as Boss Benta
- The Last Samurai (2003) — as Nakao
- Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004) — as Boss Benta
- Silence (2016) — as Samurai Commander
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