Hiroyuki Sanada
- Birthday
- Oct 12, 1960
- Birthplace
- Tokyo, Japan
Bio: At the young age of 5 years old Sanada debuted in Rokyoku komori-uta (1965)(Sonny Chiba played the lead role.) At 11, his father passed away- and at 12 he joined Japan Action Club, an organization run by Sonny Chiba. Sanada first became famous as an action star for his role inYagyû ichizoku no inbô (1978), and currently he is known as one of the most talented… More Bio: At the young age of 5 years old Sanada debuted in Rokyoku komori-uta (1965)(Sonny Chiba played the lead role.) At 11, his father passed away- and at 12 he joined Japan Action Club, an organization run by Sonny Chiba. Sanada first became famous as an action star for his role inYagyû ichizoku no inbô (1978), and currently he is known as one of the most talented actors in Japan. Sanada was in an english language production of "King Lear" with the Royal Shakespeare Co From 1999to 2000. He was the firstJapanese actor to play with the RSC. For this achievement he received an honorary MBE (Memberof the British Empire).
Hiroyuki Sanada Pictures
Hiroyuki Sanada Videos
Speed Racer
The Last Samurai
Sunshine
Rush Hour 3
The White Countess
Filmography
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47 Ronin (2012)
- Oishi
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The City of Your Final Destination (2010)
- Pete
- 37%
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Yellow Fangs (2009)
- Actor
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Speed Racer (2008)
- Mr. Musha
- 38%
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Rush Hour 3 (2007)
- Kenji
- 19%
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