Kenya Sawada
Biography
Kenya Sawada is a Japanese film actor born on January 28, 1965. He was born in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan. Sawada's acting career includes appearances in numerous films, primarily in Hong Kong productions. His first appearance was in a Japanese film, Hey Oilers: The Legend of Skyline. He has also appeared in Hong Kong-Japanese productions, such as B gai waak, and in Jackie Chan films, including Thunderbolt and Shinjuku Incident. Sawada has been credited by his first name and also under his stage name, 澤田拳也, and other variations.
Career overview
Kenya Sawada is a Japanese film actor born on January 28, 1965, in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan. He has appeared in numerous movies, primarily in Hong Kong productions. Sawada's first appearance was in the Japanese film Hey Oilers: The Legend of Skyline, and he has also appeared in other Japanese productions such as Buyûden and Hasami, as well as the 1998 Hong Kong-Japanese production B gai waak.
Sawada has appeared more prominently in numerous Hong Kong productions, beginning with a minor role in the 1995 film Thunderbolt, starring Jackie Chan. He also appeared in the 2009 film Shinjuku Incident, another Jackie Chan production. Sawada has worked in the film industry for over two decades, accumulating a significant number of credits.
Throughout his career, Sawada has demonstrated his versatility as an actor, taking on various roles in different films. His experience working in both Japanese and Hong Kong productions has likely contributed to his ability to adapt to different film industries. Sawada's career has spanned multiple decades, with a notable presence in the Hong Kong film industry.
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Full Filmography
23 titles- The Shadow's Edge (2025) as Egawa Takeshi
- Invisible Tattoo (2022) as Asano (Qian Ye)
- Hidden Man (2018) as Nemoto Ichiro
- Warriors of the Nation (2018)
- Hasami (2012)
- The Great Magician (2011) as Mitearai
- The Legend Is Born: Ip Man (2010) as Kitano Yukio
- Shinjuku Incident (2009) as Nakajima
- Chain (2003)
- Color of Pain (2002) as Tanaka Ryuya
- Devils on the Doorstep (2001) as Inokichi Sakatsuka
- Bruce Law Stunts (2000)
- Extreme Crisis (1998) as Detective Takami
- Extreme Crisis (1998) Executive Producer
- Extreme Crisis (1998) Story
- Somebody Up There Likes Me (1996) as Yamada Motokazu
- Thunderbolt (1995) as Saw
- Street Fighter (1994) as Captain Sawada
- Manila Emmanuelle’s Dangerous Paradise (1993)
- A Bullet Named Love (1993)
- The Setting Sun (1992)
- Hey Oilers the Legend of Skyline (1991)
- The Legend of Zipang (1990) as Tobatsu
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kenya Sawada best known for?
Kenya Sawada is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Shadow's Edge (2025), The Legend Is Born: Ip Man (2010), Shinjuku Incident (2009), Devils on the Doorstep (2001).
When and where was Kenya Sawada born?
Kenya Sawada was born on January 28, 1965 in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan.
How many credits does Kenya Sawada have?
Kenya Sawada has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2025.
What is Kenya Sawada's background in cinema and television?
Kenya Sawada is a Japanese film actor born on January 28, 1965. He was born in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan. Sawada's acting career includes appearances in numerous films, primarily in Hong Kong productions. His first appearance was in a Japanese film, Hey Oilers: The Legend of Skyline. He has also appeared in Hong Kong-J...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Devils on the Doorstep (2001) as Inokichi Sakatsuka — aged about 36
- The Shadow's Edge (2025) as Egawa Takeshi — aged about 60
- The Legend Is Born: Ip Man (2010) as Kitano Yukio — aged about 45
- Shinjuku Incident (2009) as Nakajima — aged about 44
- Thunderbolt (1995) as Saw — aged about 30
- Street Fighter (1994) as Captain Sawada — aged about 29
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