For Hiroyuki Sanada, getting to work on Shōgun, both as a star and a producer, made the project even more personal -- and gave him a chance to help guide the show as it moves into uncharted ...

In perfect timing, the CCAs took place just days after I spoke with star Hiroyuki Sanada about the show, and he placed special importance on "authenticity." Shōgun led the Critics Choice Awards ...

Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada is no longer waging off-screen battles as he stars in the new "Shogun" miniseries. In the past, while performing in Hollywood films, he fought to offer an ...

Later, Sanada's performances in films such as “Mahjong Horoki,” a 1984 gambling drama, and “Sharaku,” a 1995 historical drama, earned him recognition as one of Japan’s leading actors.

At the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards 2025, the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series was won by Hiroyuki Sanada for Shōgun. The series led the ceremony with maximum wins ...

It took home prizes including Outstanding Drama Series, as star and co-producer Hiroyuki Sanada became the first Japanese actor to win the Emmy for best lead actor in a dramatic series.

Hiroyuki Sanada at the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards on February 23, 2025 in Los Angeles CREDIT: Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images Shōgun actor Hiroyuki Sanada has become one of most ...