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.

Shun Sugata

Acting Born February 17, 1955 Yamanashi, Japan

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.

Known For

Fuller House

The Dragon

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

Boss Benta

The Woman of S.R.I.

The Last Samurai

Nakao

Tokyo Vice

Hitoshi Ishida

Engine Sentai Go-Onger

Gang Father

Kill Bill: Vol. 2

Boss Benta

Happy Kanako's Killer Life

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair

Boss Benta

Denshi Sentai Denziman

Akimoto

Cold Case: Door of Truth

Detective Sugata

Juukou B-Fighter

Ryuzaburou Tatewaki / Bill Goldy