How old was Hiroyuki Sanada in Sharaku?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That knowledge can reshape how we view their performance. Here’s the age that matched the moment.

While Sharaku was being made, Hiroyuki Sanada was:

34 years old

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

The age shown reflects the celebrity’s age as of the start of the release year of Sharaku:

January 1, 1995

And the day Hiroyuki Sanada was born:

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.