for which he received an honorary MBE in 2002 for his ‘contribution to spreading British culture in Japan’. In the years ...

Later, Sanada's performances in films such as “Mahjong Horoki,” a 1984 gambling drama, and “Sharaku,” a 1995 historical drama, earned him recognition as one of Japan’s leading actors.

Hiroyuki Sanada at the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards on February 23, 2025 in Los Angeles CREDIT: Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images Shōgun actor Hiroyuki Sanada has become one of most ...