Biography
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. Sanada appeared in many action films in the 70s and early 80s, but as it became clear he was actually a talented and well-rounded actor, he was able to branch out into all different types of roles in every genre. Today he is best known in the west for his involvement in big-budget Hollywood productions such as The Last Samurai and Rush Hour 3.
Filmography
all 121
Movies 89
TV Shows 32
self 3
Producer 1
Voice 1
Hanzo Hasashi / Scorpion
Mortal Kombat 2 (2025)
Movie
Yoshii Toranaga / Producer
Shōgun (2024)
TV
5
The Elder
Bullet Train (2022)
Movie
7.33
Akihiko (archive footage)
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Hawkeye (2022)
Movie
Akihiko (archive footage) (uncredited)
Hawkeye (2021)
TV
8.69
Bly Tanaka
Army of the Dead (2021)
Movie
6.36
Hanzo Hasashi / Scorpion
Mortal Kombat (2021)
Movie
7.17
Mitsuo Yamazaki
Minamata (2020)
Movie
9
Sho Murakami
Life (2017)
Movie
6
Musashi
Westworld (2016)
TV
6.71
Tamiki Umezaki
Mr. Holmes (2015)
Movie
1
Sumo (voice)
Minions (2015)
Movie
7.48
Hideki Yasumoto
Extant (2014)
TV
6.02
Takehaya
The Last Ship (2014)
TV
5.47
Dr. Hiroshi Hatake
Helix (2014)
TV
6.27
Kuranosuke Ôishi
47 Ronin (2013)
Movie
6.06
Shingen Harada / Lord Shingen
The Wolverine (2013)
Movie
6.07
Satoshi Takeda
Revenge (2011)
TV
6.52
Mr. Musha
Speed Racer (2008)
Movie
6.06
Kaneda
Sunshine (2007)
Movie
6.6
General Guangming
The Promise (2005)
Movie
Hisashi Sengoku
Aegis (2005)
Movie
Dogen
Lost (2004)
TV
7.32
Seibei Iguchi
The Twilight Samurai (2002)
Movie
4
Sukeroku Sukedachiya
Vengeance for Sale (2002)
Movie
Yousuke Matoba
Unmarried Family (2001)
TV
Bartender
All About Our House (2001)
Movie
Shinichirô Fujiki
First Love (2000)
Movie
Ryuji Takayama
Ring 2 (1999)
Movie
5.17
Toshihiko Manabe
Tabloid (1998)
TV
Seiichiro Fukiya
Murder on D Street (1998)
Movie
Ryûji Takayama
The Spiral (1998)
Movie
5
Ryuji Takayama
Ring (1998)
Movie
5.18
Hanshichi
Shin Hanshichi torimono chô (1997)
TV
Ishida Mitsunari
Hideyoshi (1996)
TV
Matashichirou
The Abe Clan (1995)
Movie
Kamijo Kenkichi (Joe)
East Meets West (1995)
Movie
Tonbo
Sharaku (1995)
Movie
Takuminokami Asano
Crest of Betrayal (1994)
Movie
9
Jinta Todoroki
Hero Interview (1994)
Movie
Detective Same
The City That Never Sleeps: Shinjuku Shark (1993)
Movie
Keiichi Takahashi
We Are Not Alone (1993)
Movie
Takao Hamura
High School Teacher (1993)
TV
Ichiro Katakura
Yamai wa kikara: Byôin e ikô 2 (1992)
Movie
Masakazu Yoshinari
Succession (1992)
Movie
Tokugawa Ieyasu
Oda Nobunaga (1992)
Movie
Takauji Ashikaga
Taiheiki (1991)
TV
Kyoichi Takahashi
Tsugumi (1990)
Movie
Kohei Shintani
Let's Go to the Hospital (1990)
Movie
Haiyaku Eiji
Yellow Fangs (1990)
Movie
Aoi Shingo
Shingo's Ten Duels (1990)
Movie
Jun Yamamoto
Why Do I Choose? (1989)
Movie
Toru Hayashi
Kaito Ruby (1988)
Movie
Masahiro
New York Love Story (1988)
TV
Matsudaira Tadateru (Ieyasu's 6th Son)
Masamune Shogun (1987)
TV
Peter Yamamoto
Royal Warriors (1986)
Movie
4.75
Tanokura
Cabaret (1986)
Movie
Chuya Nakahara
House on Fire (1986)
Movie
Bouya Tetsu
Mahjong Horoki (1984)
Movie
Tatsuya Yoshioka
Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy (1984)
Movie
Joji Tanaka
The Street of Desire (1984)
Movie
Ken Hayase
Choudenshi Bioman (1984)
TV
Inue Shinbei Masashi
Legend of the Eight Samurai (1983)
Movie
6
本田 修一
ふぞろいの林檎たち (1983)
TV
Jotaro Fuefuki
Ninja Wars (1982)
Movie
Actor
Fall Guy (1982)
Movie
Kunihiko Yasuoka
Lovers Lost (1982)
Movie
Akira Hoshino
Kamikaze, the Adventurer (1981)
Movie
Kirimaru Iga
Samurai Reincarnation (1981)
Movie
6
Momochi Takamaru
Shogun's Ninja (1980)
Movie
6
Isozaki
Dreamy Fifteen (1980)
Movie
Takeda Katsuyori
G.I. Samurai (1979)
Movie
Monk Miyoshi Isa
The Shogun Assassins (1979)
Movie
Gen Hayato / Maboroshi
Message from Space: Galactic Wars The Movie (1978)
Movie
Shiro Hongo
Message from Space (1978)
Movie
Katsuya Nakayama
J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai (1977)
TV
Toga as a boy
The Executioner (1974)
Movie
Endo Kenichi
Game of Chance 3 (1967)
Movie
Endo Kenichi
Game of Chance 2 (1967)
Movie
Endo Kenichi
Game of Chance (1966)
Movie
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1960-10-12 (64 years old)
Birth Name下澤廣之
Birth PlaceShinagawa-ku, Japan
RelationshipsSatomi Tezuka (1990 - 1997)
CitizenshipsJapan
ResidencesTokyo, Japan
Also Known AsDuke Sanada, Hiroyuki Shimosawa , Hiroyuki Shimozawa , Henry Sanada, Harry Sanada, 下沢広之, 真田 広之, 下澤廣之
AwardsMember of the Order of the British Empire, Golden Arrow Award, Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role, Hochi Film Award, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, Elan d'or Award for Newcomer of the Year, Mainichi Film Award for Best Actor, Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Actor
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