Sonny Chiba Rank
About Sonny Chiba
Sonny Chiba, sometimes referred to as Shinichi Chiba, came into the limelight in the 1960s when he was unearthed through a talent show known as "New Face". He made his acting debut during that same period when he appeared in the television series entitled “Seven Color Mask” as Kōtarō Ran.
Throughout his career, Chiba appeared in over 100 movies and television series including “The Storm Riders” and “Aces: Iron Eagle III” and 1994’s “Immortal Combat”.
Spouse(s)
- Yōko Nogiwa (married between 1972 and 1994)
- Tamami Chiba (married in 1996)
Children
- Gordon Maeda
- Mackenyu
- Juri Manase
Education
He studied at Nippon Sport Science University.
Death
According to reports, the actor’s demise was caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trivia
His original name was Sadaho Maeda.
He was also known to be a martial artist and obtained black belt in disciplines like Kyokushin Karate, Judo, and Ninjutsu.
His stage name was given to him by the then Chief Executive Officer of Toei studios.
Growing up, he partook in a number of sporting events including volleyball, track and field, and baseball. He almost made it into his country’s Olympic team had it not been for an injury.
He was 1.79m tall.
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F.A.Q. about Sonny Chiba
When is his birthday?
Sonny Chiba's birthday is on January 23, 1939.
In how many days is his birthday?
Sonny Chiba's birthday is in 91 days
How old was Sonny Chiba when he died?
He was 82 years old.
When did he die?
He died in August 19, 2021.
Where was Sonny Chiba from?
He was born in Fukuoka, Japan.
What was Sonny Chiba's height?
He was 5′ 10″ (1.79m) tall.
Sonny Chiba's Popularity
Sonny Chiba was a famous Japanese actor and martial artist, who was born on January 23, 1939. As a person born on this date, Sonny Chiba is listed in our database as the 52nd most popular celebrity for the day (January 23) and the 76th most popular for the year (1939).
People born on January 23 fall under the Zodiac sign of Aquarius, the Water Bearer. Sonny Chiba is the 1461st most popular Aquarius.
Aside from information specific to Sonny Chiba's birthday, Sonny Chiba is the 105th most famous Japanese and ranks 4th in famous people born in Fukuoka, Japan.
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