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Hiroyuki Sanada

Bio: Hiroyuki Sanada (真田 広之, Sanada Hiroyuki, born Hiroyuki Shimosawa (下澤 廣之, Shimosawa Hiroyuki); 12 October 1960) is a Japanese actor from Tokyo. Before breaking in to the movie business, he trained at Sonny Chiba’s Japan Action Club hoping to one day become a martial arts action film star
Born: Wed, Oct 12 1960
Birthplace: Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan
Hiroyuki Sanada is 64 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Mortal Kombat 2
Mortal Kombat 2
Hiroyuki Sanada will be 65 in Mortal Kombat 2 as 'Hanzo Hasashi / Scorpion'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 23 2025
Poster of John Wick: Chapter 4
John Wick: Chapter 4
Hiroyuki Sanada was 62 in John Wick: Chapter 4 as 'Shimazu'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 22 2023
Poster of Bullet Train
Bullet Train
Hiroyuki Sanada was 61 in Bullet Train as 'The Elder'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 03 2022
Poster of Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Hawkeye
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Hawkeye
Hiroyuki Sanada was 61 in Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Hawkeye as 'Akihiko (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 09 2022
Poster of Army of the Dead
Army of the Dead
Hiroyuki Sanada was 60 in Army of the Dead as 'Bly Tanaka'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 14 2021
Poster of Mortal Kombat
Mortal Kombat
Hiroyuki Sanada was 60 in Mortal Kombat as 'Hanzo Hasashi / Scorpion'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 07 2021
Poster of Minamata
Minamata
Hiroyuki Sanada was 59 in Minamata as 'Mitsuo Yamazaki'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 13 2020
Poster of Avengers: Endgame
Avengers: Endgame
Hiroyuki Sanada was 58 in Avengers: Endgame as 'Akihiko'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 24 2019
Poster of The Catcher Was a Spy
The Catcher Was a Spy
Hiroyuki Sanada was 57 in The Catcher Was a Spy as 'Kawabata'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 22 2018
Poster of Life
Life
Hiroyuki Sanada was 56 in Life as 'Sho Murakami'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 22 2017
Poster of Mr. Holmes
Mr. Holmes
Hiroyuki Sanada was 54 in Mr. Holmes as 'Tamiki Umezaki'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 19 2015
Poster of Minions
Minions
Hiroyuki Sanada was 54 in Minions as 'Sumo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 17 2015
Poster of 47 Ronin
47 Ronin
Hiroyuki Sanada was 53 in 47 Ronin as 'Kuranosuke Ôishi'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 06 2013
Poster of The Wolverine: Path of a Ronin
The Wolverine: Path of a Ronin
Hiroyuki Sanada was 53 in The Wolverine: Path of a Ronin as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 03 2013
Poster of The Railway Man
The Railway Man
Hiroyuki Sanada was 53 in The Railway Man as 'Nagase'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 02 2013
Poster of The Wolverine
The Wolverine
Hiroyuki Sanada was 52 in The Wolverine as 'Shingen Harada / Lord Shingen'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 21 2013
Poster of The City of Your Final Destination
The City of Your Final Destination
Hiroyuki Sanada was 48 in The City of Your Final Destination as 'Pete'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 21 2009
Poster of Speed Racer
Speed Racer
Hiroyuki Sanada was 47 in Speed Racer as 'Mr. Musha'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 07 2008
Poster of Rush Hour 3
Rush Hour 3
Hiroyuki Sanada was 46 in Rush Hour 3 as 'Kenji'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 08 2007
Poster of Sunshine
Sunshine
Hiroyuki Sanada was 46 in Sunshine as 'Kaneda'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 05 2007
Poster of The Promise
The Promise
Hiroyuki Sanada was 45 in The Promise as 'General Guangming'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 15 2005
Poster of The White Countess
The White Countess
Hiroyuki Sanada was 45 in The White Countess as 'Matsuda'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 30 2005
Poster of Aegis
Aegis
Hiroyuki Sanada was 44 in Aegis as 'Hisashi Sengoku'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 30 2005
Poster of The Last Samurai
The Last Samurai
Hiroyuki Sanada was 43 in The Last Samurai as 'Ujio'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 05 2003
Poster of The Twilight Samurai
The Twilight Samurai
Hiroyuki Sanada was 42 in The Twilight Samurai as 'Seibei Iguchi'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 02 2002
Poster of Vengeance for Sale
Vengeance for Sale
Hiroyuki Sanada was 41 in Vengeance for Sale as 'Sukeroku Sukedachiya'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 16 2002
Poster of Onmyoji: The Yin Yang Master
Onmyoji: The Yin Yang Master
Hiroyuki Sanada was 40 in Onmyoji: The Yin Yang Master as 'Dōson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 06 2001
Poster of All About Our House
All About Our House
Hiroyuki Sanada was 40 in All About Our House as 'Bartender'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 09 2001
Poster of First Love
First Love
Hiroyuki Sanada was 39 in First Love as 'Shinichirô Fujiki'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 2000
Poster of Round About Midnight
Round About Midnight
Hiroyuki Sanada was 39 in Round About Midnight as 'Koji'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 06 1999
Poster of Keijitachi no Natsu
Keijitachi no Natsu
Hiroyuki Sanada was 38 in Keijitachi no Natsu
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1999
Poster of Ring 2
Ring 2
Hiroyuki Sanada was 38 in Ring 2 as 'Ryuji Takayama'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 23 1999
Poster of Tadon and Chikuwa
Tadon and Chikuwa
Hiroyuki Sanada was 38 in Tadon and Chikuwa
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 05 1998
Poster of Murder on D Street
Murder on D Street
Hiroyuki Sanada was 37 in Murder on D Street as 'Seiichiro Fukiya'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 16 1998
Poster of The Spiral
The Spiral
Hiroyuki Sanada was 37 in The Spiral as 'Ryûji Takayama'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 31 1998
Poster of Ring
Ring
Hiroyuki Sanada was 37 in Ring as 'Ryuji Takayama'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 31 1998
Poster of The Abe Clan
The Abe Clan
Hiroyuki Sanada was 35 in The Abe Clan as 'Emoto Matashichiro'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 24 1995
Poster of East Meets West
East Meets West
Hiroyuki Sanada was 34 in East Meets West as 'Kamijo Kenkichi'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 12 1995
Poster of Sharaku
Sharaku
Hiroyuki Sanada was 34 in Sharaku as 'Tonbo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 02 1995
Poster of 119
119
Hiroyuki Sanada was 34 in 119
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 05 1994
Poster of Crest of Betrayal
Crest of Betrayal
Hiroyuki Sanada was 34 in Crest of Betrayal as 'Takuminokami Asano'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 22 1994
Poster of Hero Interview
Hero Interview
Hiroyuki Sanada was 33 in Hero Interview as 'Jinta Todoroki'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 03 1994
Poster of Uneasy Encounters
Uneasy Encounters
Hiroyuki Sanada was 33 in Uneasy Encounters
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 23 1994
Poster of The City That Never Sleeps: Shinjuku Shark
The City That Never Sleeps: Shinjuku Shark
Hiroyuki Sanada was 32 in The City That Never Sleeps: Shinjuku Shark as 'Detective Same'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1993
Poster of We Are Not Alone
We Are Not Alone
Hiroyuki Sanada was 32 in We Are Not Alone
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 13 1993
Poster of Yamai wa kikara: Byôin e ikô 2
Yamai wa kikara: Byôin e ikô 2
Hiroyuki Sanada was 32 in Yamai wa kikara: Byôin e ikô 2
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 19 1992
Poster of Succession
Succession
Hiroyuki Sanada was 31 in Succession as 'Masakazu Yoshinari'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 29 1992
Poster of Oda Nobunaga
Oda Nobunaga
Hiroyuki Sanada was 31 in Oda Nobunaga
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 05 1992
Poster of Tsugumi
Tsugumi
Hiroyuki Sanada was 30 in Tsugumi as 'Kyoichi Takahashi'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 20 1990
Poster of Let's Go to the Hospital
Let's Go to the Hospital
Hiroyuki Sanada was 29 in Let's Go to the Hospital
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 07 1990
Poster of Yellow Fangs
Yellow Fangs
Hiroyuki Sanada was 29 in Yellow Fangs as 'Eiji'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 10 1990
Poster of Shingo's Ten Duels
Shingo's Ten Duels
Hiroyuki Sanada was 29 in Shingo's Ten Duels as 'Aoi Shingo'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Why Do I Choose?
Why Do I Choose?
Hiroyuki Sanada was 28 in Why Do I Choose?
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 26 1989
Poster of Kaito Ruby
Kaito Ruby
Hiroyuki Sanada was 28 in Kaito Ruby as 'Toru Hayashi'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 12 1988
Poster of Tokugawa Ieyasu – TBS Warlord Special
Tokugawa Ieyasu – TBS Warlord Special
Hiroyuki Sanada was 27 in Tokugawa Ieyasu – TBS Warlord Special
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 12 1988
Poster of 松田聖子のスイート・メモリーズ
松田聖子のスイート・メモリーズ
Hiroyuki Sanada was 26 in 松田聖子のスイート・メモリーズ
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 30 1987
Poster of Sure Death 4
Sure Death 4
Hiroyuki Sanada was 26 in Sure Death 4 as 'Ukyo'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 06 1987
Poster of Royal Warriors
Royal Warriors
Hiroyuki Sanada was 25 in Royal Warriors as 'Peter Yamamoto'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 26 1986
Poster of Cabaret
Cabaret
Hiroyuki Sanada was 25 in Cabaret as 'Tanokura'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 26 1986
Poster of One Who Died in Vain
One Who Died in Vain
Hiroyuki Sanada was 25 in One Who Died in Vain
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 19 1986
Poster of House on Fire
House on Fire
Hiroyuki Sanada was 25 in House on Fire as 'Chuya Nakahara'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 12 1986
Poster of The Dagger of Kamui
The Dagger of Kamui
Hiroyuki Sanada was 24 in The Dagger of Kamui as 'Jirô'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 1985
Poster of Mahjong Horoki
Mahjong Horoki
Hiroyuki Sanada was 23 in Mahjong Horoki as 'Bouya Tetsu'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 10 1984
Poster of Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy
Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy
Hiroyuki Sanada was 23 in Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy as 'Date Yoshioka'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 04 1984
Poster of The Street of Desire
The Street of Desire
Hiroyuki Sanada was 23 in The Street of Desire as 'Joji Tanaka'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 14 1984
Poster of The Awesome Circus Bastard
The Awesome Circus Bastard
Hiroyuki Sanada was 23 in The Awesome Circus Bastard as 'Satomi Go'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1984
Poster of Legend of the Eight Samurai
Legend of the Eight Samurai
Hiroyuki Sanada was 23 in Legend of the Eight Samurai as 'Inue Shinbei Masashi'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 10 1983
Poster of Kabamaru the Ninja Boy
Kabamaru the Ninja Boy
Hiroyuki Sanada was 22 in Kabamaru the Ninja Boy as 'Shizune Mejiro'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 06 1983
Poster of Ninja Wars
Ninja Wars
Hiroyuki Sanada was 22 in Ninja Wars as 'Jotaro Fuefuki'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 18 1982
Poster of Fall Guy
Fall Guy
Hiroyuki Sanada was 21 in Fall Guy as 'Actor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 09 1982
Poster of Ninja in the Dragon's Den
Ninja in the Dragon's Den
Hiroyuki Sanada was 21 in Ninja in the Dragon's Den as 'Genbu'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 1982
Poster of Lovers Lost
Lovers Lost
Hiroyuki Sanada was 21 in Lovers Lost as 'Kunihiko Yasuoka'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 12 1982
Poster of The Blazing Valiant
The Blazing Valiant
Hiroyuki Sanada was 21 in The Blazing Valiant as 'Joe'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 19 1981
Poster of Kamikaze, the Adventurer
Kamikaze, the Adventurer
Hiroyuki Sanada was 21 in Kamikaze, the Adventurer as 'Akira Hoshino'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 07 1981
Poster of Roaring Fire
Roaring Fire
Hiroyuki Sanada was 20 in Roaring Fire as 'Joji'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 08 1981
Poster of Samurai Reincarnation
Samurai Reincarnation
Hiroyuki Sanada was 20 in Samurai Reincarnation as 'Kirimaru Iga'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 06 1981
Poster of Space Ninja: Sword of the Space Ark
Space Ninja: Sword of the Space Ark
Hiroyuki Sanada was 20 in Space Ninja: Sword of the Space Ark
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of Shogun's Ninja
Shogun's Ninja
Hiroyuki Sanada was 20 in Shogun's Ninja as 'Momochi Takamaru'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 15 1980
Poster of Dreamy Fifteen
Dreamy Fifteen
Hiroyuki Sanada was 19 in Dreamy Fifteen as 'Isozaki'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 26 1980
Poster of G.I. Samurai
G.I. Samurai
Hiroyuki Sanada was 18 in G.I. Samurai as 'Takeda Katsuyori'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 17 1979
Poster of The Shogun Assassins
The Shogun Assassins
Hiroyuki Sanada was 18 in The Shogun Assassins as 'Monk Miyoshi Isa'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1979
Poster of Message from Space: Galactic Wars The Movie
Message from Space: Galactic Wars The Movie
Hiroyuki Sanada was 17 in Message from Space: Galactic Wars The Movie as 'Gen Hayato / Maboroshi'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 22 1978
Poster of Message from Space
Message from Space
Hiroyuki Sanada was 17 in Message from Space as 'Shiro Hongo'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 29 1978
Poster of Shogun's Samurai
Shogun's Samurai
Hiroyuki Sanada was 17 in Shogun's Samurai as 'Hayate'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 21 1978
Poster of The Executioner
The Executioner
Hiroyuki Sanada was 13 in The Executioner as 'Toga'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 10 1974
Poster of New Prison Walls of Abashiri: The Vagrant Comes to a Port Town
New Prison Walls of Abashiri: The Vagrant Comes to a Port Town
Hiroyuki Sanada was 9 in New Prison Walls of Abashiri: The Vagrant Comes to a Port Town
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 27 1969
Poster of Game of Chance 3
Game of Chance 3
Hiroyuki Sanada was 7 in Game of Chance 3
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 21 1967
Poster of Game of Chance 2
Game of Chance 2
Hiroyuki Sanada was 6 in Game of Chance 2
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 1967
Poster of Game of Chance
Game of Chance
Hiroyuki Sanada was 6 in Game of Chance as 'Kenichi Endo'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 22 1966

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Shōgun
Shōgun
Hiroyuki Sanada was 63+ in Shōgun as 'Yoshii Toranaga'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 27 2024
Poster of Hawkeye
Hawkeye
Hiroyuki Sanada was 61+ in Hawkeye as 'Akihiko (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 24 2021
Poster of The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Hiroyuki Sanada was 58+ in The Kelly Clarkson Show as ', Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of Westworld
Westworld
Hiroyuki Sanada was 55+ in Westworld as 'Musashi'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 2016
Poster of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Hiroyuki Sanada was 54+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015
Poster of Extant
Extant
Hiroyuki Sanada was 53+ in Extant as 'Hideki Yasumoto'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 09 2014
Poster of The Last Ship
The Last Ship
Hiroyuki Sanada was 53+ in The Last Ship as 'Takehaya'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 22 2014
Poster of Helix
Helix
Hiroyuki Sanada was 53+ in Helix as 'Dr. Hiroshi Hataki'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 10 2014
Poster of Revenge
Revenge
Hiroyuki Sanada was 50+ in Revenge as 'Satoshi Takeda'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 2011
Poster of Lost
Lost
Hiroyuki Sanada was 43+ in Lost as 'Dogen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2004
Poster of Unmarried Family
Unmarried Family
Hiroyuki Sanada was 40+ in Unmarried Family as 'Yosuke Matoba'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 05 2001
Poster of Tabloid
Tabloid
Hiroyuki Sanada was 38+ in Tabloid
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 14 1998
Poster of A Story of Love
A Story of Love
Hiroyuki Sanada was 36+ in A Story of Love
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 03 1997
Poster of こんな恋のはなし
こんな恋のはなし
Hiroyuki Sanada was 36+ in こんな恋のはなし
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 03 1997
Poster of Shin Hanshichi torimono chô
Shin Hanshichi torimono chô
Hiroyuki Sanada was 36+ in Shin Hanshichi torimono chô as 'Hanshichi'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 04 1997
Poster of Hideyoshi
Hideyoshi
Hiroyuki Sanada was 35+ in Hideyoshi as 'Ishida Mitsunari'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 07 1996
Poster of Why I borrowed money from her
Why I borrowed money from her
Hiroyuki Sanada was 34+ in Why I borrowed money from her as 'Kunihiko Yamanobe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 14 1994
Poster of Furuhata Ninzaburo
Furuhata Ninzaburo
Hiroyuki Sanada was 33+ in Furuhata Ninzaburo as '由良一夫'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 13 1994
Poster of High School Teacher
High School Teacher
Hiroyuki Sanada was 32+ in High School Teacher as 'Hamura Takao'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 08 1993
Poster of Taiheiki
Taiheiki
Hiroyuki Sanada was 30+ in Taiheiki as 'Takauji Ashikaga'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 06 1991
Poster of 坂本龍馬
坂本龍馬
Hiroyuki Sanada was 28+ in 坂本龍馬
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 31 1989
Poster of Oda Nobunaga
Oda Nobunaga
Hiroyuki Sanada was 28+ in Oda Nobunaga
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of New York Love Story
New York Love Story
Hiroyuki Sanada was 28+ in New York Love Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 13 1988
Poster of Tokugawa Ieyasu
Tokugawa Ieyasu
Hiroyuki Sanada was 27+ in Tokugawa Ieyasu
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Masamune Shogun
Masamune Shogun
Hiroyuki Sanada was 26+ in Masamune Shogun
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 04 1987
Poster of Choudenshi Bioman
Choudenshi Bioman
Hiroyuki Sanada was 23+ in Choudenshi Bioman as 'Ken Hayase'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 04 1984
Poster of ふぞろいの林檎たち
ふぞろいの林檎たち
Hiroyuki Sanada was 22+ in ふぞろいの林檎たち as '本田 修一'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 27 1983
Poster of Yagyu Jubei Secret Quest
Yagyu Jubei Secret Quest
Hiroyuki Sanada was 22+ in Yagyu Jubei Secret Quest as 'Matahira'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 19 1982
Poster of Yagyu's Secret Quest
Yagyu's Secret Quest
Hiroyuki Sanada was 20+ in Yagyu's Secret Quest as 'Matabei'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 14 1980
Poster of Shadow Warriors
Shadow Warriors
Hiroyuki Sanada was 19+ in Shadow Warriors
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 01 1980
Poster of Message from Space: Galactic Wars
Message from Space: Galactic Wars
Hiroyuki Sanada was 17+ in Message from Space: Galactic Wars as 'Hayato'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 08 1978
Poster of J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai
J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai
Hiroyuki Sanada was 16+ in J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai as 'Katsuya Nakayama'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 02 1977