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Sonny Chiba
Sign in to saveAlso known as Shinichi Chiba, JJ Sonny Chiba, Sadaho Maeda, 千葉真一
Japanese actor and martial artist (1939–2021)
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Shin'ichi Chiba, known as Sonny Chiba, was a Japanese actor, judoka, voice actor, and film producer. Born in Fukuoka in 1939, he began his professional career in 1960. He was educated at Nippon Sport Science University and worked for Toei Company and Kyoto University of the Arts and Design. Chiba also performed as a singer in the kayōkyoku genre for the Nippon Crown record label.
He was married to Yōko Nogiwa and had three children: Juri Manase, Mackenyu, and Gordon Maeda. His sibling was Jirō Yabuki. Chiba held citizenship in Japan and the Empire of Japan. He passed away on August 19, 2021.
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Person · Open Library
- Works
- 1
Top works
- Bullets,Blunts and Bullshh!
via Open Library + Wikidata
Film & TV
Acting · Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Sonny Chiba (born January 23, 1939 - August 19, 2021), also known as Shin'ichi Chiba, was a Japanese actor and martial artist. Chiba was one of the first actors to achieve stardom through his skills in martial arts, initially in Japan and later before an international audience. Born in Fukuoka, Chiba played a variety of sports in high school, including baseball and volleyball. He also practiced…
Known for
- Bond of Justice: Kizuna Part II - Judgement — Jou2024
- Bond of Justice: Kizuna Part I - Encounter — Jou2023
- Layout2021
- Street Fighting Man: An Interview with Sonny Chiba — Self2019
- Shakespeare In Tokyo — Calligrapher2018
- Yakuza: Domination of the Realm2017
- Yakuza: Domination of the Realm 42017
- Yakuza: Domination of the Realm 22017
- Shashin Koshien Summer in 0.5 Seconds2017
- Masaaki Hatsumi: Living Ninja Legend2016
via TMDB
Listeners · Last.fm
- Listeners
- 96
- Total plays
- 678
Welcome to my world of Dance. A complete evolution of change, transforming energy into life. House music is my vibe and spinning is my method of transportation to the soul. This industry has sparked my interest for over 20 years now. I give thanks to many of the Pioneers Past and Present. To my mentor "Lil' Louis" I thanks thee for gift in which you given to me. Many of the producers today I am glad I have shared studio time with you as It has sparked growth. With all that said..... <a hr
Recent publications · Crossref
5 total works indexed
- Dynamic programming algorithm optimization for spoken word recognition
· 1978 · cited 5,234x
- An Nrf2/Small Maf Heterodimer Mediates the Induction of Phase II Detoxifying Enzyme Genes through Antioxidant Response Elements
· 1997 · cited 3,552x
- Loss of autophagy in the central nervous system causes neurodegeneration in mice
· 2006 · cited 3,057x
- Guidelines for the use and interpretation of assays for monitoring autophagy
· 2012 · cited 2,927x
- A comprehensive two-hybrid analysis to explore the yeast protein interactome
· 2001 · cited 2,850x
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Key facts
- Born
- Sadaho Maeda , ( 1939-01-22 ) 22 January 1939, Fukuoka , Japan
- Died
- 19 August 2021 (2021-08-19) (aged 82), Kisarazu , Chiba , Japan
- Other names
- Shinichi Chiba, JJ Sonny Chiba , Rindō Wachinaga
- Alma mater
- Nippon Sport Science University
- Occupations
- Actor, martial artist
- Years active
- 1960–2021
- Height
- 176 cm (5 ft 9 in)
- Spouses
- Yōko Nogiwa ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1973 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1994 ) Tamami Chiba ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1996 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 2015 )
- Children
- Juri Manase Mackenyu Gordon Maeda
- Relatives
- Jirō Yabuki (brother)
- Style
- Kyokushin karate Togakure-ryū ninpō taijutsu Gōjū-ryū karate Shorinji Kempo Judo Kendo
- Teachers
- Mas Oyama Masashi Ishibashi
- Rank
- See below
- Kanji
- 千葉 真一
- Hiragana
- ちば しんいち
- Katakana
- チバ シン イチ
- Romanization
- Chiba Shin'ichi
via Wikipedia infobox
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Encyclopedic overview
Alternative Japanese name Kanji前田 禎穂 Hiraganaまえだ さだほ Katakanaマエダ サダホ
Alternative Japanese name Kanji和千永 倫道 Hiraganaわちなが りんどう Katakanaワチナガ リンドウ
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