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Sonny Chiba

Sonny Chiba was a Japanese actor, judoka, seiyū, film producer, film director and lyricist (1939–2021). He was born at Fukuoka and died at Kimitsu.

Also recorded as Shinichi Chiba; JJ Sonny Chiba; Sadaho Maeda; 千葉真一.

Overview

Recorded at birth as 前田 禎穂.

Born at Fukuoka in 1939, died at Kimitsu in 2021.

Identity and origins

Sonny Chiba was recorded at birth as 前田 禎穂. The authorities additionally record the headings Shinichi Chiba, JJ Sonny Chiba, Sadaho Maeda and 千葉真一. His recorded language was Japanese.

He married Yōko Nogiwa. 3 children are recorded: Juri Manase, Mackenyu and Gordon Maeda.

Career and activity

He was employed by Kyoto University of the Arts and Design, Toei Company and Japan Action Enterprise. Recorded position is full professor.

Literature

1 scholarly publication naming this subject was located in the registry of record.

Shinichi ‘Sonny’ Chiba, Outlaw Masters of Japanese Film, 2005.

In detail

Sonny Chiba studied at Nippon Sport Science University and Chiba Prefectural Kisarazu High School. the recorded working language is Japanese.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are kayōkyoku.

Employment is recorded with Kyoto University of the Arts and Design, Toei Company and Japan Action Enterprise. Positions recorded include full professor.

Distinctions recorded are Elan d'or Award for Newcomer of the Year and American Choreography Awards.

Chronology

  1. 1939Sonny Chiba born at Fukuoka.
  2. 2021Sonny Chiba died at Kimitsu.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Sonny Chiba”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q351732: Sonny Chiba

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