How old was Hiroyuki Sanada in Chûshingura gaiden: Yotsuya kaidan?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. That knowledge can reshape how we view their performance. In this article, we reveal the age behind the role.

In Chûshingura gaiden: Yotsuya kaidan, Hiroyuki Sanada took on the role at the age of:

33 years old

That number reflects the celebrity’s real age when the movie was made.

We calculated the age by referencing the first day of the year Chûshingura gaiden: Yotsuya kaidan was launched:

January 1, 1994

And the birth date of Hiroyuki Sanada:

October 12, 1960

Given the typical time period between the filming and the release date, Hiroyuki Sanada could have been a year older or younger than the age shown when some scenes were being filmed.