How old was Hiroyuki Sanada in Ringu 2?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. Age can be a surprising factor in how we perceive talent and maturity. Here’s the age that matched the moment.

At the time Ringu 2 was made, Hiroyuki Sanada was:

38 years old

That was the real age of the celebrity according to our calculation.

Our method involved using the first calendar day of the release year of Ringu 2:

January 1, 1999

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.