Mortal Kombat II
2026 · 7.7/10
Worth the Hype
Hiroyuki Sanada
Actor · born 12 October 1960 · Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan
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.
Where to start: Avengers: Endgame (2019).
As actor 86
John Wick: Chapter 4
2023 · 7.7/10
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Bullet Train
2022 · 7.4/10
Worth the Hype
Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of Hawkeye
2022 · 7.2/10
Worth the Hype
Army of the Dead
2021 · 6.2/10
Popcorn Flick
Mortal Kombat
2021 · 7.0/10
Worth the Hype
Minamata
2020 · 6.9/10
Popcorn Flick
Avengers: Endgame
2019 · 8.2/10
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The Catcher Was a Spy
2018 · 6.2/10
Popcorn Flick
Life
2017 · 6.5/10
Popcorn Flick
Mr. Holmes
2015 · 6.5/10
Popcorn Flick
Minions
2015 · 6.4/10
Popcorn Flick
47 Ronin
2013 · 6.2/10
Popcorn Flick
The Wolverine: Path of a Ronin
2013 · 7.0/10
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The Railway Man
2013 · 6.8/10
Popcorn Flick
The Wolverine
2013 · 6.4/10
Popcorn Flick
The City of Your Final Destination
2009 · 5.6/10
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Speed Racer
2008 · 6.4/10
Popcorn Flick
Speed Racer: Wonderful World of Racing - The Amazing Racer Family
2008 · 7.0/10
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Rush Hour 3
2007 · 6.5/10
Popcorn Flick
Sunshine
2007 · 7.0/10
Worth the Hype
The Promise
2005 · 5.6/10
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The White Countess
2005 · 6.2/10
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Aegis
2005 · 5.5/10
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The Last Samurai
2003 · 7.6/10
Worth the Hype
The Twilight Samurai
2002 · 7.8/10
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Vengeance for Sale
2002 · 6.8/10
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Onmyoji
2001 · 6.3/10
Popcorn Flick
All About Our House
2001 · 6.5/10
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First Love
2000 · 6.9/10
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Round About Midnight
1999 · 7.0/10
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Ring 2
1999 · 5.8/10
Snoozefest
Tadon and Chikuwa
1998 · 8.0/10
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Murder on D Street
1998 · 7.0/10
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Ring
1998 · 7.1/10
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The Spiral
1998 · 5.4/10
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The Abe Clan
1995 · 7.8/10
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Kinkyu Yobidashi: Emergency Call
1995 · 7.0/10
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East Meets West
1995 · 5.7/10
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Sharaku
1995 · 7.0/10
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119
1994 · 6.3/10
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Crest of Betrayal
1994 · 5.5/10
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Hero Interview
1994 · 7.0/10
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Uneasy Encounters
1994 · 8.0/10
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The City That Never Sleeps: Shinjuku Shark
1993 · 9.0/10
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We Are Not Alone
1993 · 5.3/10
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Yamai wa kikara: Byôin e ikô 2
1992 · 6.0/10
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Succession
1992 · 7.7/10
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Oda Nobunaga
1992 · 8.0/10
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Tsugumi
1990 · 7.5/10
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Let's Go to the Hospital
1990 · 7.5/10
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Yellow Fangs
1990 · 7.1/10
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Who Do I Choose?
1989 · 7.5/10
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Kaito Ruby
1988 · 7.0/10
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Sure Death 4
1987 · 7.0/10
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Royal Warriors
1986 · 7.1/10
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Cabaret
1986 · 4.8/10
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One Who Died in Vain
1986 · 7.8/10
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House on Fire
1986 · 4.5/10
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The Dagger of Kamui
1985 · 5.8/10
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Shōgun
TV · 2024 · 8.4/10
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Hawkeye
TV · 2021 · 7.8/10
Worth the Hype
Westworld
TV · 2016 · 8.0/10
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Extant
TV · 2014 · 6.3/10
Popcorn Flick
The Last Ship
TV · 2014 · 6.9/10
Popcorn Flick
Helix
TV · 2014 · 6.6/10
Popcorn Flick
Revenge
TV · 2011 · 7.5/10
Worth the Hype
Lost
TV · 2004 · 8.0/10
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Unmarried Family
TV · 2001 · 8.0/10
New
Tabloid
TV · 1998 · 10.0/10
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A Story of Love
TV · 1997
Newこんな恋のはなし
TV · 1997 · 6.0/10
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Shin Hanshichi torimono chô
TV · 1997 · 8.0/10
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Hideyoshi
TV · 1996 · 9.7/10
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Why I borrowed money from her
TV · 1994
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High School Teacher
TV · 1993 · 9.2/10
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Taiheiki
TV · 1991
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New York Love Story
TV · 1988
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Masamune Shogun
TV · 1987 · 9.0/10
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ふぞろいの林檎たち
TV · 1983 · 6.0/10
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Yagyu Jubei Secret Quest
TV · 1982 · 10.0/10
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Yagyu's Secret Quest
TV · 1980
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Shadow Warriors
TV · 1980 · 8.0/10
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Message from Space: Galactic Wars
TV · 1978 · 8.6/10
Absolute CinemaFrequently asked questions
What is the best Hiroyuki Sanada movie?
By viewer score, Avengers: Endgame (2019) at 8.2/10.
What are Hiroyuki Sanada’s most popular movies?
Avengers: Endgame, Minions, The Wolverine.
How many movies has Hiroyuki Sanada made?
86 films on TMDB, 86 as actor.