Acting
Shun Sugata
Born 1955
Known for Kill Bill: Vol. 2, Kill Bill: Vol. 1, The Last Samurai.
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Born02/17/1955
Age71 years old
BirthplaceYamanashi, Japan
DepartmentActing
Also known asMasamichi 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.
