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)
Fuller House
2016
as The Dragon
The Woman of S.R.I.
1999
Tokyo Vice
2022
as Hitoshi Ishida
Engine Sentai Go-Onger
2008
as Gang Father
Denshi Sentai Denziman
1980
as Akimoto
Happy Kanako's Killer Life
2025
Byplayers: 100 Days in the Forest of Supporting Actors
2021
Juukou B-Fighter
1995
as Ryuzaburou Tatewaki / Bill Goldy
Great Selection Taxi
2014
as Hayami
Nekonade
2008
as Ishiguro
Zero: Dragon Blood
2017
as Harukawa
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
Ichi the Killer
2001
as Takayama
Ninja: Shadow of a Tear
2013
as Goro
Pulse
2001
as Boss
The Outsider
2018
as Prison Warden
Fireflies in the North
1984
Zero Woman R
2007
Blade of the Immortal
2017
Bunraku
2010
as Uncle
A Family
2021
as Makoto Takeda
Tokyo Gore Police
2008
as Tokyo Police Commissioner
Taboo
1999
The Supporting Actors in Byplaywood
2021
Dororo
2007
as Hibukuro
Beyond Outrage
2012
as Okamoto
Heisei Rider vs. Showa Rider: Kamen Rider Wars feat. Super Sentai
2014
as Ryo Murasame / Kamen Rider ZX / Ambassador Darkness (voice)
CONFLICT: Outbreak
2016
as Otani
Yakuza Ladies: Burning Desire
2005
Izo
2004
as Monk Soldier
Just Remembering
2022
as Bar Customer
Graveyard of Honor
2002
as Toshi Nishizaki
Gun Crazy: Episode 1 — A Woman from Nowhere
2002
as Takara Shuhei
Gonin Saga
2015
as Yuzuru Matsuura
The Parades
2024
as Nakata
64: Part 1
2016
as Urushibara
Tatara Samurai
2017
as Sakichi
The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine
2018
as Maruman, Police Chief
64: Part 2
2016
as Urushibara
The Unbroken
2009
as Tatsuro Shikata
Zen
2009
Nobody
1994
Wangan Midnight: The Movie
2009
Abe Sada: The Last Seven Days
2011
as Officer Urakawa
The Setting Sun
2022
Johnen: Love of Sada
2008
as Otoku
Inju: The Beast in the Shadow
2008
as Inspecteur Fuji
Butterfly Sleep
2018
as Ryuji Ayamine
Under the Same Moon
2005
as Joji Sugyama
Kekko Kamen 3
1993
as Kaoru Mayuzumi
Dark Love: Rape
2008
Geats Extra: Kamen Rider Tycoon meets Kamen Rider Shinobi
2023
as Ryo Murasame
Strangers in the City
2010
as Yukio Ohmori
Ley Lines
1999
as Detective
A 10th Rider Appears! Kamen Rider - All Riders Assemble!
1984
as Ryo Murasame / Kamen Rider ZX
A Weapon in My Heart
2026
as Hoshi
Wild Criminal
1999
as Tadokoro
No Problem 2
2002
as Kazuo Ota
Kanikôsen
2009
CONFLICT II: Conclusion
2016
as Otani
Yakuza Don
2006
Unification of Japan 67
2025
The Lady in a Black Dress
1987
Alive
2003
as Matsuda
Shabu
1996
Unification of Japan 33
2019
Unification of Japan 68
2025
License to Live
1999
as Shinichiro Yoshii
Dangerous Cops
1987
as Hyodoh
Hot Blooded Yakuza at the Shopping District! - Chapter 2: The Explosion
2000
Glory to the Filmmaker!
2007
as Hisamatsu
Tomie: Replay
2000
as Kenzô Morita
Blood
1998
Hot Blooded Yakuza at the Shopping District! - Chapter 1: The Rage
1999
Eyes of the Spider
1998
as Hinuma
Be a Man!! Samurai School
2008
as Onihige
Yakuza Zombie
2001
Vigilante
2017
as Takeo Shindo
Unification of Japan 69
2025
Madness in Bloom
2002
Chasuke's Journey
2015
Heaven's Story
2010
as Suzuki
Dance till Tomorrow
1991
The Revenge: A Scar That Never Disappears
1997
as Toshi Yoshioka
300 Million
2010
Running on Empty
2010
The Soup of Heaven
2008
Kaneko Fumiko
2026
Organ
1996
as Nakanishi
Cut
2011
as Masaki
Dirty Hearts
2012
as Sasaki
Sisterhood
2008
The King of Minami: 5 Hour Special Part 2
1998
Marebito
2004
as MIB
Prisoner No. 07: Reina
2006
Unification of Japan 65
2024
Dead Run
2005
as Shuji's Father
Unification of Japan Gaiden: Kawatani Family — Jiro the Outlaw Assassin
2024
Yuriko's Picture Book
2016
Summer of the Lion Kings
1991
Suit Yourself or Shoot Yourself!! The Heist
1995
as Nozomu Matsuura
Silent Night
2025
as Keizo Kuno
MURAMASA Chapter 7: Orochi
2006
Tsukineko Ni Mitsu No Tama
2004
Unification Of Japan 23
2017
Men of the Underworld: Final Chapter
2016
Otoko Michi
2000
Unification Of Japan 18
2016
Aishiteyo
2005
Public Security Police Investigator
2007
Making of Confessions of a Dog
2011
as Self
Showa Gamblers Gaiden
2008
Unification Of Japan 26
2018
Blowback: Midnight Gangsters
1990
HEAT -Incandescence- PART II
2004
as Fujimaki
Unification of Japan 32
2019
Playback
2012
Unification of Japan 71
2025
Ah, A Sharp Detective 2
2001
Fire and Ice
2004
25
2014
Domination Final Chapter
2008
Tomorrow's Dining Table
2021
as Tsuneo Fujisaki
Unification of Japan 40
2020
Chameleon
2008
MURAMASA Chapter 10: Kutsuyomi
2006
CONNECT: Road to Conquest 7
2025
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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