SABU

Biography

Sabu, born Hiroyuki Tanaka on November 18, 1964, began his career as a musician before transitioning to acting in 1986 with Sorobanzuku. He made his directorial debut in 1996 with Dangan Runner and established himself as a maker of quirky action-comedies. Sabu's films often featured a mix of kinetic energy, parodic humor, and black comedy, earning him recognition at the 2003 Berlin Film Festival for Blessing Bell.