Hiroyuki Sanada

Emmy Award-Winning Japanese Actor, Producer & Martial Artist; Best Known for "Shōgun"

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Hiroyuki Sanada Biography

Hiroyuki Sanada, a Japanese actor, producer, singer, and martial artist, has made notable contributions to the film industry in both Japan and internationally. Starting his career in the mid-1960s, Sanada gained prominence for his roles in action films and later transitioned to Hollywood, starring in films such as "The Twilight Samurai," "The Last Samurai," "Rush Hour 3," and "Mortal Kombat." Among his television roles, he is known for his performances in the series "Lost" and "Westworld." Sanada's dedication to his craft has earned him a multitude of accolades, including two Hochi Film Awards, two Japan Academy Film Prizes, a Mainichi Film Award, three Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Actor, and four Kinema Junpo Awards.

His performance in the FX historical drama series "Shōgun," where he played Yoshii Toranaga, earned him a Primetime Emmy win for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. Sanade also appeared in "Bullet Train" alongside Brad Pitt and "John Wick: Chapter 4" starring Keanu Reeves. In addition to his acting career, Sanada also has a background in martial arts and music, having released a series of albums and singles in Japan from 1980 to 1991.

Sanada's work extends beyond acting; he is also an accomplished producer and a recognized figure in theatre. He performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) in their production of "King Lear" and was awarded as an Honorary Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2002. In 2018, he received the Medal of Honor with Purple Ribbon from the Japanese government for his artistic developments, improvements, and accomplishments.

Hiroyuki Sanada Videos

  • Hiroyuki Sanada & Anna Sawai Wore 7 Layers Of Authentic Japanese Costumes
    "Like an East meets West dream team." Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai dish on their hit Hulu series "Shogūn," including their focus on Japanese...
  • BTS Talk With Hiroyuki Sanada About Creating The World Of The Samurai
    "Shogun - Season 1" - Behind The Scenes Interview With Hiroyuki Sanada, Rachel Kondo & Justin Marks | Making Of Talk With The Cast & Crew | Funny...

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Hiroyuki Sanada is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Hiroyuki Sanada for your event is $50,000 - $100,000. Hiroyuki Sanada generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ryan Potter, Ryan Reynolds, Leonardo Nam, Eric Nam and William Zabka. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Hiroyuki Sanada for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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