Memorial Page for Sonny Chiba

Jan 23, 1939 – Aug 19, 2021(82 years)Died in:Kimitsu, Chiba Prefecture

Japanese actor and martial artist

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August 19th, 2026

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Birthplace

Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture

Place of Death

Kimitsu, Chiba Prefecture

Nationality

Japan

Cause of Death

COVID-19

Occupation(11)

actorjudokaseiyūfilm producer film directorlyricistkaratekastunt performersinger composerstunt coordinator

Awards(2)

Elan d'or Award for Newcomer of the YearAmerican Choreography Awards

Spouse(1)

Yōko Nogiwa

Education(2)

Nippon Sport Science UniversityChiba Prefectural Kisarazu High School

Sonny Chiba (* January 23, 1939 in Fukuoka; † August 19, 2021 in Kimitsu) was a japanese actor and martial artist. He was 82 years old. He was married to Yōko Nogiwa. His education included Nippon Sport Science University and Chiba Prefectural Kisarazu High School. His awards include Elan d'or Award for Newcomer of the Year and American Choreography Awards. His cause of death was COVID-19.

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Born in Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture

1939

Elan d'or Award for Newcomer of the Year

1962

Married Yōko Nogiwa

1972

until 1994

Died in Kimitsu, Chiba Prefecture (COVID-19)

2021

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Yōko Nogiwa

Sonny Chiba. Forever remembered.