Shun Sugata
Acting
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.
Born: February 17, 1955
Place of Birth: Yamanashi, Japan
Known For
Byplayers: 100 Days in the Forest of Supporting Actors
Set in "Byplaywood" a large film studio surrounded by forest, far from the city. The story depicts 100 days of turmoil caused by the gathering of serial dramas and movies from various TV stations at once in this remote studio. It is a drama full of battles for ratings between studios, clashes between young, mid-career, and big names, and a heartwarming story of friendship and bonding. Also, the self-deprecation and parodies are enhanced by the fact that the actors play a role of themselves.
Juukou B-Fighter
Juukou B-Fighter is a 1995 Japanese tokusatsu television series. B-Fighter is short for "Beetle Fighter". It was part of Toei's ongoing Metal Hero Series. It dealt with three members of the prestigious Earth Academia fighting against the evil forces of the otherworldly Jamahl Empire. The action footage and props were later used for Big Bad Beetleborgs.
Denshi Sentai Denziman
Denzimen are warriors who fight against the Vader Clan, a clan that tries to pollute the Earth with sludge. Denzimen fight using the Super Science of the Denzi people.
Abunai Deka
When a doctor is found dead and the company's exclusive data on a cancer drug is missing, detective Takayama and Oshita are called to the Nakamitsu pharmaceutical laboratory. However, a bungled attempt to catch the murderer leave Takayama and Oshita reassigned to the lackluster task of patrolling public bathrooms to keep them out of trouble.
Great Selection Taxi
Edawakare is the driver of Sentaxi, a marvellous vehicle which is able to take a passenger back to his or her “life’s turning point”. His cool appearance is at odds with his talkative, meddlesome, sweet-toothed character. He gives advice to passengers who are flustered after failing in their life’s choice.
Happy Kanako's Killer Life
When Kanako accidentally applies to work at an assassination agency, the timid office worker discovers that she has a knack for bumping people off. Will she ever earn the respect of Sakurai, her prickly and kinda hot co-worker–and why is she still having silly workplace problems when she’s employed with hitmen?!
Damned Files 8
This is the eighth volume of a series of one-episode horror dramas based on rumored haunted spots, real-life stories, and accidents that have occurred in various parts of the Tokai region.
Suit Yourself or Shoot Yourself: The Heist
Two petty gangsters get ransomed by a group of Yakuza members, fortunately they are rescued by a kindly Kindergarten teacher.
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
A former assassin—known only as The Bride—wakes up from a coma after her former boss and lover, Bill, shoots her in the head and steals her unborn child during her wedding rehearsal. She soon embarks on a bloody quest for revenge, hunting down her ex-colleagues of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad before confronting Bill himself. Quentin Tarantino’s complete Kill Bill, a combination of Volumes 1 and 2, previously deleted scenes, alternate takes, a full-color remaster of the Crazy 88 fight, a 7-minute anime sequence by Production I.G., and a built-in intermission.
Nekonade
Taro Onizuka is a 45-year-old businessman who is at the head of the human resources department. Highly disciplined at work and home, and tasked with cold-bloodedly laying off employees, his life changes when he finds a kitten.
Filmography
as Tadashi
as Goto
as Nakata
as Ryo Murasame
as Hitoshi Ishida
as Bar Customer
as Kanai
as Tsuneo Fujisaki
as Makoto Takeda
as Kanai
as Kanai
as Maruman, Police Chief
as Ryuji Ayamine
as Prison Warden
as Zatoichi
as Takeo Shindo
as Sakichi
as Harukawa
as Samurai Commander
as Otani
as Urushibara
as Otani
as Urushibara
as The Dragon
as Yuzuru Matsuura
as Keiji
as Hayami
as Ryo Murasame / Kamen Rider ZX / Ambassador Darkness (voice)
as Goro
as Okamoto
as Sasaki
as Aoki
as Masaki
as Officer Urakawa
as Boss Benta
as Yukio Ohmori
as Suzuki
as Uncle
as Tatsuro Shikata
as Tokyo Police Commissioner
as Inspecteur Fuji
as Otoku
as Shugo
as Gang Father
as Onihige
as Ishiguro
as Hisamatsu
as Hibukuro
as Mayor of Maisaka
as Hassei Takeda
as Shuji's Father
as Joji Sugyama
as Cameo
as Monk Soldier
as Fujimaki
as MIB
as Boss Benta
as Nakao
as Boss Benta
as Matsuda
as Takara Shuhei
as Toshi Nishizaki
as Kazuo Ota
as Takayama
as Onimaru
as Boss
as Kenzô Morita
as Tadokoro
as Detective
as Shinichiro Yoshii
as Hinuma
as Toshi Yoshioka
as Hoshi
as Nakanishi
as Ryuzaburou Tatewaki / Bill Goldy
as Kaoru Mayuzumi
as Ratts
as Ryo Murasame / Kamen Rider ZX (archival)
as Hyodoh
as Ryo Murasame / Kamen Rider ZX
as Akimoto
as Wang