How old was Hiroyuki Sanada in Sukedachi-ya Sukeroku?

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. Let’s take a closer look at that intriguing number.

While Sukedachi-ya Sukeroku was being made, Hiroyuki Sanada was:

40 years old

Based on our estimate, that was the actual age of the celebrity at the time.

We calculated the age by referencing the first day of the year Sukedachi-ya Sukeroku was launched:

January 1, 2001

And the date of birth of Hiroyuki Sanada, that is:

October 12, 1960

Considering the usual time period between filming and release, Hiroyuki Sanada may have been one year younger or older than the stated age during parts of the shoot.