SABU
Directing · Screenplay · Director · Writer
Born Nov 18, 1964 · Wakayama, Japan
Active 1991–present · 6′0″ (183 cm)
Sabu (サブ, Sabu, born November 18, 1964) is the pseudonym of Japanese actor and director Hiroyuki Tanaka. Born in Wakayama Prefecture, Sabu studied at an Osaka fashion school before deciding to go to Tokyo to become a professional musician.
Filmography
Arrested Memory (2026) — Director · WriterSilence (2016) — Samurai #1Ichi the Killer (2001) — KanekoMr. Long (2017) — Director · ScreenplayBunny Drop (2011) — Director · ScreenplayMonday (2000) — Screenplay · DirectorJosee, the Tiger and the Fish (2003) — PatronPostman Blues (1997) — Kurokawa · Director · WriterSakuran (2006) — PatronShinjuku Triad Society (1995) — Shusuke ShimadaMy Blood and Bones in a Flowing Galaxy (2021) — Screenplay · Editor · DirectorDangan Runner (1996) — Assassin · Director · ScreenplayDrive (2002) — Director · ScreenplayMiss ZOMBIE (2013) — Director · WriterBlessing Bell (2002) — Director · WriterUnlucky Monkey (1998) — Bank Robber · Writer · DirectorDon't Look Up (1996) — SekikawaZëiram 2 (1994) — Fujikuro (as Sabu)Hold Up Down (2005) — Director · WriterChasuke's Journey (2015) — Screenplay · DirectorA Legend of Turmoil (1992)Jam: The Drama (2021) — Director · Teleplay · EditorDead Run (2005) — Director · ScreenplayJam (2018) — Editor · Screenplay · Director