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Hiroyuki Sanada

Hiroyuki Sanada

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.

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Celestial Ambition, Earthbound Flaws: The Radiant Paradox of Sunshine

on Sunshine | Jul 16, 2025

Danny Boyle’s Sunshine (2007) is a cinematic voyage that dares to stare into the sun, both literally and metaphorically, grappling with humanity’s existential yearning and the fragility of its hubris.... Read more

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