Shiro Sano - Actor Profile

Shiro Sano

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
50Total Films
9.5 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 4, 1955
Birth Place: Yamanashi, Japan

About Shiro Sano

Shiro Sano (佐野 史郎, Sano Shirō, born 4 March 1955) is a Japanese actor.

Shiro Sano Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Shiro Sano reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Shiro Sano's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Shiro Sano's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Godzilla's Leading Ladies, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Shiro Sano Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shiro Sano's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Shiro Sano has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Two Seasons, Two Strangers Uonuma Super Hit Similar →
2025 Good News Sugimoto Hit Similar →
2024 Silence of the Sea Cabinet Minister Kirigaya Super Hit Similar →
2024 Happyend Principal Nagai Hit Similar →
2024 Brush of the God - Super Hit Similar →
2023 Between the White Key and the Black Key Takumi Super Hit Similar →
2021 Kiba: The Fangs of Fiction Kazuo Kudo Super Hit Similar →
2021 Caution, Hazardous Wife: The Movie Nobuo Asanuma Hit Similar →
2020 Godzilla's Leading Ladies Himself Super Hit Similar →
2020 Harassment Game Akitsu VS Katoku Woman - Hit Similar →
2018 My Little Monster Taizo Yoshida Super Hit Similar →
2018 My Little Monster Taizou Yoshida Super Hit Similar →
2017 Parks - Hit Similar →
2016 Kamen Rider Heisei Generations: Dr. Pac-Man vs. Ex-Aid & Ghost with Legend Riders Michihiko Zaizen / Dr. Pac-Man Super Hit Similar →
2015 Bikuu: The Movie Zeshin Hit Similar →
2014 The Great Shu Ra Ra Boom Tankuro Hinode Hit Similar →
2014 Housekeeper the Peeper Taizan Kitamura Hit Similar →
2014 The Locked Room Murders SP Tetsuji Hiramatsu Hit Similar →
2013 Reunion - Super Hit Similar →
2013 The Intermission - Hit Similar →
2012 Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie Ashurada (voice) / Weeval Hit Similar →
2011 My Way Tatsuo's Father Super Hit Similar →
2011 Hayabusa Kawabuchi Super Hit Similar →
2011 Wasao Shigeo Hit Similar →
2010 Railways Nobuo Ishikawa Hit Similar →
2009 The Triumphant Return of General Rouge Yuji Kakiya Hit Similar →
2009 Geharha: The Dark and Long-Haired Monster Dr. Murakami Super Hit Similar →
2008 20th Century Boys: Beginning of the End Mâ-bô Hit Similar →
2008 20th Century Boys: Beginning of the End Yan-bô Hit Similar →
2008 Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects Himeself Super Hit Similar →
2008 The Taste of Fish - Hit Similar →
2008 The Glorious Team Batista Yuji Kakiya Hit Similar →
2006 Waiting in the Dark Akihiro's Boss Super Hit Similar →
2005 The Sun The chamberlain Hit Similar →
2003 The Battling Angel Ashida Hit Similar →
2003 The Negotiator Lt. Ando Hit Similar →
2002 Shangri-La Kuwata Hit Similar →
2002 Kewaishi - Hit Similar →
2001 Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack Haruki Kadokura Super Hit Similar →
1999 Godzilla 2000: Millennium Prof. Shiro Miyasaka Hit Similar →
1996 Spring and Chaos Kenji Miyazawa Super Hit Similar →
1995 The Stairway to the Distant Past Masaru Kanno Hit Similar →
1994 The Mystery of Rampo Officer Hit Similar →
1994 The Most Terrible Time in My Life Masaru Kanno Hit Similar →
1992 The Rocking Horsemen Noritane Itoh Hit Similar →
1990 Lady Battle Cop Henry Ôba Hit Similar →
1990 Ultra Q The Movie: Legend of the Stars Correspondent Morita Super Hit Similar →
1989 Violent Cop Yoshinari Hit Similar →
1989 Four Days of Snow and Blood Yasuhide Kurihara Hit Similar →
1988 Tomorrow Shoji Nakagawa Super Hit Similar →

Shiro Sano - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shiro Sano?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shiro Sano is "Godzilla's Leading Ladies" with a rating of 9.5/10.

How many movies has Shiro Sano acted in?

Shiro Sano has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shiro Sano?

Other notable films include "Between the White Key and the Black Key", "Silence of the Sea", and "Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects".

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