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Sonny Chiba

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Actor

Sonny Chiba

Japanese actor and martial artist (1939 to 2021)

Sonny Chiba was born on January 22, 1939 and died on August 19, 2021, aged 82.

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Born
January 22, 1939, Fukuoka
Died
August 19, 2021
Zodiac sign
Aquarius
Country
Japan, Empire of Japan
Known as
Actor

Official links: Official website (chibashinichi.com) · Wikipedia

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Sonny’s birthday, by the numbers

  • Sonny Chiba was born on a Sunday.
  • Sonny Chiba would have turned 87 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: July 22. Birthstone: Garnet.
  • Sonny Chiba belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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When was Sonny Chiba born?

Sonny Chiba was born on January 22, 1939 and died on August 19, 2021, aged 82.

What is Sonny Chiba’s zodiac sign?

Aquarius, born January 22.

Does Sonny Chiba have an official website?

Yes: chibashinichi.com.