Shun Sugata
Acting
Born: Feb 17, 1955
From: Yamanashi, Japan
Credits: 30 titles
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.
Filmography
| Title | Character | Year | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just Remembering | Bar Customer | 2022 | 6.854 |
| Tomorrow's Dining Table | Tsuneo Fujisaki | 2021 | 7.1 |
| Unification Of Japan 20 | 2017 | — | |
| Unification Of Japan 21 | 2017 | — | |
| Unification Of Japan 22 | 2017 | — | |
| Unification Of Japan 18 | 2016 | — | |
| Unification Of Japan 19 | 2016 | — | |
| Playback | 2012 | 7.7 | |
| Bunraku | Uncle | 2010 | 5.792 |
| Inju: The Beast in the Shadow | Inspecteur Fuji | 2008 | 4.9 |
| Be a Man!! Samurai School | Onihige | 2008 | 4.7 |
| Tokyo Gore Police | Tokyo Police Commissioner | 2008 | 5.982 |
| Confessions of a Dog | Hassei Takeda | 2006 | 6.286 |
| The Last Samurai | Nakao | 2003 | 7.603 |
| Ichi the Killer | Takayama | 2001 | 6.987 |
| Pulse | Boss | 2001 | 6.687 |
| Ah, A Sharp Detective 2 | 2001 | — | |
| Ah, A Sharp Detective | 2001 | — | |
| 雀狼伝 必殺！！亜空間殺法 | 2000 | — | |
| Nagaremono Yokohama Yakuza War | 2000 | — | |
| Nagaremono Yokohama Gokudo War 2 | 2000 | — | |
| Otoko Michi | 2000 | — | |
| Otoko Michi 4 | 2000 | — | |
| Taboo | 1999 | 6.573 | |
| Ando Gumi Gaiden Group Wolf Genealogy 3 | 1999 | 4.0 | |
| Be-Bop High School 3 | 1996 | — | |
| Bastard LAST DOWN TEN 2 | 1994 | — | |
| Bastard LAST DOWN TEN | 1993 | — | |
| Eleven Without Honor or Humanity | 1993 | — | |
| Tasogare ni hyōteki o ute | 1982 | — | |
Quick Facts
| Known for | Acting |
| Credits | 30 |
| Born | 1955 |
| From | Yamanashi, Japan |