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Kyū Sakamoto

Photo: Kyu9, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Singer · Actor

Kyū Sakamoto

Japanese singer and actor (1941 to 1985)

Kyū Sakamoto was born on December 10, 1941 and died on August 12, 1985, aged 43.

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Born
December 10, 1941, Kawasaki-ku
Died
August 12, 1985
Zodiac sign
Sagittarius
Country
Japan, Empire of Japan
Known as
Singer, Actor

Official links: Official website (kyusakamoto-music.com) · Official website (kyu-sakamoto.com) · X · YouTube · Wikipedia

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Kyū’s birthday, by the numbers

  • Kyū Sakamoto was born on a Wednesday.
  • Kyū Sakamoto would have turned 85 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: June 10. Birthstone: Turquoise, tanzanite and zircon.
  • Kyū Sakamoto belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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Alex FergusonSoccer player · December 31, 1941Pete BestMusician · November 24, 1941Franco NeroActor · November 23, 1941Laura AntonelliActor · November 28, 1941Beau BridgesActor · December 9, 1941Sarah MilesActor · December 31, 1941

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Birth dates and details from Wikidata (checked October 15, 2026, newest names added October 27, 2026). Ages update every day. Photos are freely licensed and credited on each profile. How we build this site · Report a mistake

Frequently asked questions

When was Kyū Sakamoto born?

Kyū Sakamoto was born on December 10, 1941 and died on August 12, 1985, aged 43.

What is Kyū Sakamoto’s zodiac sign?

Sagittarius, born December 10.

Does Kyū Sakamoto have an official website?

Yes: kyusakamoto-music.com.