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
Denshi Sentai Denziman
1980
as Akimoto
Engine Sentai Go-Onger
2008
as Gang Father
Byplayers: 100 Days in the Forest of Supporting Actors
2021
Happy Kanako's Killer Life
2025
Great Selection Taxi
2014
as Hayami
Juukou B-Fighter
1995
as Ryuzaburou Tatewaki / Bill Goldy
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
Kill Bill: Vol. 2
2004
as Boss Benta
The Last Samurai
2003
as Nakao
Silence
2016
as Samurai Commander
Ichi the Killer
2001
as Takayama
Ninja: Shadow of a Tear
2013
as Goro
Zero Woman R
2007
Pulse
2001
as Boss
The Outsider
2018
as Prison Warden
Blade of the Immortal
2017
Bunraku
2010
as Uncle
A Family
2021
as Makoto Takeda
Fireflies in the North
1984
Taboo
1999
Beyond Outrage
2012
as Okamoto
Tokyo Gore Police
2008
as Tokyo Police Commissioner
Heisei Rider vs. Showa Rider: Kamen Rider Wars feat. Super Sentai
2014
as Ryo Murasame / Kamen Rider ZX / Ambassador Darkness (voice)
64: Part 2
2016
as Urushibara
Johnen: Love of Sada
2008
as Otoku
The Supporting Actors in Byplaywood
2021
Yakuza Ladies: Burning Desire
2005
Just Remembering
2022
as Bar Customer
Izo
2004
as Monk Soldier
Geats Extra: Kamen Rider Tycoon meets Kamen Rider Shinobi
2023
as Ryo Murasame
Gonin Saga
2015
as Yuzuru Matsuura
Dororo
2007
as Hibukuro
CONFLICT: Outbreak
2016
as Otani
Tatara Samurai
2017
as Sakichi
Wild Criminal
1999
as Tadokoro
Ley Lines
1999
as Detective
Shabu
1996
Wangan Midnight: The Movie
2009
Nobody
1994
Graveyard of Honor
2002
as Toshi Nishizaki
Tomie: Replay
2000
as Kenzô Morita
The Parades
2024
as Nakata
The Unbroken
2009
as Tatsuro Shikata
The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine
2018
as Maruman, Police Chief
Zen
2009
A 10th Rider Appears! Kamen Rider - All Riders Assemble!
1984
as Ryo Murasame / Kamen Rider ZX
No Problem 2
2002
as Kazuo Ota
Confessions of a Dog
2006
as Hassei Takeda
64: Part 1
2016
as Urushibara
Glory to the Filmmaker!
2007
as Hisamatsu
License to Live
1999
as Shinichiro Yoshii
Dark Love: Rape
2008
Kekko Kamen 3
1993
as Kaoru Mayuzumi
Yakuza Don
2006
Kanikôsen
2009
Alive
2003
as Matsuda
Gun Crazy: Episode 1 — A Woman from Nowhere
2002
as Takara Shuhei
Abe Sada: The Last Seven Days
2011
as Officer Urakawa
The Lady in a Black Dress
1987
Vigilante
2017
as Takeo Shindo
Under the Same Moon
2005
as Joji Sugyama
Dangerous Cops
1987
as Hyodoh
Summer of the Lion Kings
1991
Heisei Gokudoden Ashura slashes!
1997
Be a Man!! Samurai School
2008
as Onihige
CONFLICT II: Conclusion
2016
as Otani
Yakuza: Domination of the Realm 5
2017
Butterfly Sleep
2018
as Ryuji Ayamine
Attack! Yan Mama Gang
1995
Eyes of the Spider
1998
as Hinuma
Heaven's Story
2010
as Suzuki
The Revenge: A Scar That Never Disappears
1997
as Toshi Yoshioka
Madness in Bloom
2002
Tochka
2009
Inju: The Beast in the Shadow
2008
as Inspecteur Fuji
Hot Blooded Yakuza at the Shopping District! - Chapter 2: The Explosion
2000
Cut
2011
as Masaki
Tomorrow's Dining Table
2021
as Tsuneo Fujisaki
Chasuke's Journey
2015
[Is A.]
2004
300 Million
2010
Blood
1998
CONNECT: Road to Conquest 10
2025
The Soup of Heaven
2008
Unification of Japan 69
2025
Marebito
2004
as MIB
Tear Jar
2008
as Shugo
Unification Of Japan 19
2016
The King of Minami: 5 Hour Special Part 2
1998
Unification of Japan 31
2018
Hot Blooded Yakuza at the Shopping District! - Chapter 1: The Rage
1999
Unification of Japan 40
2020
The Setting Sun
2022
Strangers in the City
2010
as Yukio Ohmori
Silent Night
2025
as Keizo Kuno
Unification of Japan 35
2019
Dead Run
2005
as Shuji's Father
Yakuza: Domination of the Realm 4
2017
Shura ga Yuku 8
1998
Prisoner No. 07: Reina
2006
Unification of Japan 27
2018
Chameleon
2008
Suit Yourself or Shoot Yourself!! The Heist
1995
as Nozomu Matsuura
Unification Of Japan 24
2017
Making of Confessions of a Dog
2011
as Self
HEAT -Incandescence- PART II
2004
as Fujimaki
Tsukineko Ni Mitsu No Tama
2004
Kirikomi
1995
Dirty Hearts
2012
as Sasaki
CONNECT: Road to Conquest 13
2025
Organ
1996
as Nakanishi
Unification of Japan 65
2024
25
2014
Yakuza Zombie
2001
Kaneko Fumiko
2026
Aishiteyo
2005
Daydream
2009
Unification of Japan Gaiden: Kawatani Family — Jiro the Outlaw Assassin
2024
Ghost Shout
2004
Sisterhood
2008
Fire and Ice 2
2005
Akashi
2025
as Tadashi
Men of the Underworld
2015
Blowback: Love & Death
1991
as Ratts
A Weapon in My Heart
2026
as Hoshi
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
- Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004) — as Boss Benta
- The Last Samurai (2003) — as Nakao
- Silence (2016) — as Samurai Commander
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