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Has two children with his wife Kami, a boy and a girl.

Apprenticed under noted swordsman Kanzô Uni and worked under him as a stuntman early in his career.

His parents ran a tatami shop in Fukagawa while he was growing up.

Attended Mifune Art Academy in Seijo, Tokyo.

Has appeared in 11 films directed by Takeshi Kitano, the first being Sono otoko, kyôbô ni tsuki (1989) and the most recent being Kubi (2023).

Made his debut in Ran (1985) directed by Akira Kurosawa, appearing uncredited as a foot soldier.

Has appeared in six films by Hirokazu Koreeda, including the critically acclaimed Wandafuru raifu (1998) and Distance (2001).

Was credited as 'Sabu' for his role as Suzuki in Ichi the Killer (2001) by Takashi Miike.

Has appeared in at least 6 films directed by Sabu.