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Sonny Chiba

Bio: 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: Mon, Jan 23 1939

Birthplace: Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

Death: Thu, Aug 19 2021

Sonny Chiba is 82 years old

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Bond of Justice: Kizuna Part II - Judgement

Sonny Chiba would have been no older than 82 in Bond of Justice: Kizuna Part II - Judgement as 'Jou'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 29 2024

Bond of Justice: Kizuna Part I - Encounter

Sonny Chiba would have been no older than 82 in Bond of Justice: Kizuna Part I - Encounter as 'Jou'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 30 2023

Street Fighting Man: An Interview with Sonny Chiba

Sonny Chiba was 80 in Street Fighting Man: An Interview with Sonny Chiba as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 26 2019

Shakespeare In Tokyo

Sonny Chiba was 79 in Shakespeare In Tokyo as 'Calligrapher'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 28 2018

Shashin Koshien Summer in 0.5 Seconds

Sonny Chiba was 78 in Shashin Koshien Summer in 0.5 Seconds

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 17 2017

Gokudō Tenka Fubu: Act 4

Sonny Chiba was 78 in Gokudō Tenka Fubu: Act 4

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 30 2017

Gokudō Tenka Fubu: Act 2

Sonny Chiba was 78 in Gokudō Tenka Fubu: Act 2

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 25 2017

Gokudō tenka fubu

Sonny Chiba was 78 in Gokudō tenka fubu

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 27 2017

Masaaki Hatsumi: Living Ninja Legend

Sonny Chiba was 77 in Masaaki Hatsumi: Living Ninja Legend

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 02 2016

Biohazard: The Stage

Sonny Chiba was 76 in Biohazard: The Stage as 'Ezra Sennett'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 22 2015

Take a Chance

Sonny Chiba was 76 in Take a Chance as 'Musashi'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 29 2015

The Noise

Sonny Chiba was 76 in The Noise

Movie Released: Sat, May 23 2015

Kanto Gangster Federation: Chapter 2

Sonny Chiba was 76 in Kanto Gangster Federation: Chapter 2

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 06 2015

Kanto Gangster Federation: Chapter 1

Sonny Chiba was 75 in Kanto Gangster Federation: Chapter 1

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 02 2014

Kabukicho High School

Sonny Chiba was 75 in Kabukicho High School

Movie Released: Sat, May 03 2014

修羅の伝承荒ぶる凶犬

Sonny Chiba was 75 in 修羅の伝承荒ぶる凶犬

Movie Released: Fri, May 02 2014

Unification Of Japan 2

Sonny Chiba was 74 in Unification Of Japan 2 as 'Seizo Gonda'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 2013

Don's Road 9

Sonny Chiba was 74 in Don's Road 9

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 15 2013

Unification Of Japan

Sonny Chiba was 74 in Unification Of Japan as 'Seizo Gonda'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 2013

Don's Road 8

Sonny Chiba was 74 in Don's Road 8

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 2013

Don's Road 7

Sonny Chiba was 74 in Don's Road 7

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 21 2013

Sushi Girl: A Documentary

Sonny Chiba was 74 in Sushi Girl: A Documentary as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 19 2013

Don's Road 6

Sonny Chiba was 73 in Don's Road 6

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2013

Sushi Girl

Sonny Chiba was 73 in Sushi Girl as 'Sushi Chef'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 2012

The Legend of Space Sheriff Gavan

Sonny Chiba was 73 in The Legend of Space Sheriff Gavan as 'Space Sheriff Voicer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 20 2012

修羅の花道2

Sonny Chiba was 73 in 修羅の花道2

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 25 2012

修羅の花道

Sonny Chiba was 72 in 修羅の花道

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 14 2012

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair

Sonny Chiba was 72 in Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair as 'Hattori Hanzo'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 27 2011

Yakuza Legacy

Sonny Chiba was 70 in Yakuza Legacy

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 25 2009

Yakuza Eiga, une histoire du cinéma yakuza

Sonny Chiba was 70 in Yakuza Eiga, une histoire du cinéma yakuza as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 12 2009

Seven Samurai

Sonny Chiba was 68 in Seven Samurai as 'Kanbei Shimada'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2008

Oyaji

Sonny Chiba was 68 in Oyaji as 'Ryudo Numata'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 25 2007

The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift

Sonny Chiba was 67 in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift as 'Uncle Kamata'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 03 2006

Tarantino's Mind

Sonny Chiba was 66 in Tarantino's Mind as '(archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 04 2006

Legend of Seven Monks

Sonny Chiba was 66 in Legend of Seven Monks

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006

New Shadow Warriors VI: The Final Chapter

Sonny Chiba was 66 in New Shadow Warriors VI: The Final Chapter as 'Hattori Hanzo I'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 06 2005

New Shadow Warriors V: Hattori Hanzo vs Onmyoji

Sonny Chiba was 66 in New Shadow Warriors V: Hattori Hanzo vs Onmyoji as 'Hattori Hanzo I'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 05 2005

Sarutobi Sasuke and the Army of Darkness 4 - The Fire Chapter

Sonny Chiba was 65 in Sarutobi Sasuke and the Army of Darkness 4 - The Fire Chapter as 'Yagyu Jubei'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2005

Survive Style 5+

Sonny Chiba was 65 in Survive Style 5+ as 'Azama'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 25 2004

New Shadow Warriors IV: Jiraika 2

Sonny Chiba was 65 in New Shadow Warriors IV: Jiraika 2 as 'Hattori Hanzo I'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 20 2004

Kill Bill: Vol. 2

Sonny Chiba was 65 in Kill Bill: Vol. 2 as 'Hattori Hanzo'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 16 2004

Sarutobi Sasuke and the Army of Darkness 3 - The Wind Chapter

Sonny Chiba was 64 in Sarutobi Sasuke and the Army of Darkness 3 - The Wind Chapter

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 03 2004

Explosive City

Sonny Chiba was 64 in Explosive City as 'Otosan'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004

Kill Bill: Vol. 1

Sonny Chiba was 64 in Kill Bill: Vol. 1 as 'Hattori Hanzo'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 2003

New Shadow Warriors III: Jiraika 1

Sonny Chiba was 64 in New Shadow Warriors III: Jiraika 1 as 'Hattori Hanzo I'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 2003

Battle Royale II: Requiem

Sonny Chiba was 64 in Battle Royale II: Requiem as 'Makio Mimura'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 05 2003

New Shadow Warriors II

Sonny Chiba was 64 in New Shadow Warriors II as 'Hattori Hanzo I'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 24 2003

New Shadow Warriors

Sonny Chiba was 64 in New Shadow Warriors as 'Hattori Hanzo I'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 22 2003

Deadly Outlaw: Rekka

Sonny Chiba was 63 in Deadly Outlaw: Rekka as 'Yasunori Hijikata'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 21 2002

Akumyoh 2

Sonny Chiba was 62 in Akumyoh 2

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 20 2001

Lonely Hitman: The Blue Wolf

Sonny Chiba was 62 in Lonely Hitman: The Blue Wolf

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 21 2001

Hakata Movie: Chinchiromai

Sonny Chiba was 61 in Hakata Movie: Chinchiromai

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 21 2000

Born to Be King

Sonny Chiba was 61 in Born to Be King as 'Ichiro Kusakari'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 21 2000

Legend of the Flying Swordsman

Sonny Chiba was 61 in Legend of the Flying Swordsman as 'Dagger'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 11 2000

Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes

Sonny Chiba was 59 in Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 18 1998

The Storm Riders

Sonny Chiba was 59 in The Storm Riders as 'Lord Conqueror'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 18 1998

Body Count

Sonny Chiba was 56 in Body Count as 'Makato'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 22 1995

Immortal Combat

Sonny Chiba was 55 in Immortal Combat as 'Jiro 'J.J.' Jintani'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 06 1994

The Triple Cross

Sonny Chiba was 53 in The Triple Cross as 'Chiba'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 12 1992

Iron Eagle III

Sonny Chiba was 52 in Iron Eagle III as 'Horikoshi'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 09 1992

Fighting Fist

Sonny Chiba was 52 in Fighting Fist as 'Supt. Yamada'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992

Yakuza Warfare

Sonny Chiba was 52 in Yakuza Warfare

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 09 1991

Saito Dosan: Rage of Power

Sonny Chiba was 51 in Saito Dosan: Rage of Power as 'Mitsutsugu Akechi'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 03 1991

Takeda Shingen

Sonny Chiba was 51 in Takeda Shingen

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1991

Minamoto Yoshitsune

Sonny Chiba was 51 in Minamoto Yoshitsune

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 31 1990

Seventeen Ninja

Sonny Chiba was 50 in Seventeen Ninja

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990

Shingo's Ten Duels

Sonny Chiba was 50 in Shingo's Ten Duels as 'Umei Tamon'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990

Sensei

Sonny Chiba was 50 in Sensei as 'Makoto Ushiyama'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 08 1989

Tetsuro Tamba's Great Spirit World: What Happens When You Die

Sonny Chiba was 49 in Tetsuro Tamba's Great Spirit World: What Happens When You Die

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 14 1989

Shogun's Shadow

Sonny Chiba was 49 in Shogun's Shadow as 'Iba Shoemon'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 14 1989

Iemitsu, Hikoza and Isshin Tasuke - A National Crisis: Edo Castle in Danger

Sonny Chiba was 49 in Iemitsu, Hikoza and Isshin Tasuke - A National Crisis: Edo Castle in Danger as 'Yagyu Jubei'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 03 1989

Tokugawa Ieyasu – TBS Warlord Special

Sonny Chiba was 49 in Tokugawa Ieyasu – TBS Warlord Special

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 12 1988

Sure Death 4

Sonny Chiba was 48 in Sure Death 4 as 'Bunshichi'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 06 1987

Taikoki

Sonny Chiba was 47 in Taikoki

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987

Cabaret

Sonny Chiba was 47 in Cabaret as 'Yakuza boss'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 26 1986

The Last True Yakuza

Sonny Chiba was 46 in The Last True Yakuza as 'Ryozo Kano'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 16 1985

Amazing Masters of Martial Arts

Sonny Chiba was 46 in Amazing Masters of Martial Arts as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 14 1985

Space Sheriff Shaider: Pursuit! The Strange Kidnappers!

Sonny Chiba was 45 in Space Sheriff Shaider: Pursuit! The Strange Kidnappers! as 'Shaider (Voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 22 1984

Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy

Sonny Chiba was 45 in Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy as 'Sonny Sullivan'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 04 1984

Space Sheriff Shaider: The Movie

Sonny Chiba was 45 in Space Sheriff Shaider: The Movie as 'Shaider (Voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 14 1984

The Awesome Circus Bastard

Sonny Chiba was 45 in The Awesome Circus Bastard as 'Maejima Daigaku'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 1984

Legend of the Eight Samurai

Sonny Chiba was 44 in Legend of the Eight Samurai as 'Inuyama Dosetsu Tadatomo'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 10 1983

Kabamaru the Ninja Boy

Sonny Chiba was 44 in Kabamaru the Ninja Boy as 'Iga no Saizo'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 06 1983

Ninja Wars

Sonny Chiba was 43 in Ninja Wars as 'Shinzaemon Yagyu'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 18 1982

Fall Guy

Sonny Chiba was 43 in Fall Guy

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 09 1982

Kamikaze, the Adventurer

Sonny Chiba was 42 in Kamikaze, the Adventurer as 'Daisuke Kamikaze'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 07 1981

Roaring Fire

Sonny Chiba was 42 in Roaring Fire as 'Mr. Magic'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 08 1981

The Bushido Blade

Sonny Chiba was 42 in The Bushido Blade as 'Prince Ido'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 19 1981

Samurai Reincarnation

Sonny Chiba was 42 in Samurai Reincarnation as 'Jubei Yagyu'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 06 1981

Shogun's Ninja

Sonny Chiba was 41 in Shogun's Ninja as 'Shiranui Shogen'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 15 1980

Virus

Sonny Chiba was 41 in Virus as 'Dr. Yamauchi'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 26 1980

Tokyo Earthquake Magnitude 8.1

Sonny Chiba was 41 in Tokyo Earthquake Magnitude 8.1

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 17 1980

Battles Without Honor and Humanity: The Complete Saga

Sonny Chiba was 41 in Battles Without Honor and Humanity: The Complete Saga as 'Katsutoshi Otomo'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 05 1980

G.I. Samurai

Sonny Chiba was 40 in G.I. Samurai as 'Lt. Yoshiaki Iba'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 17 1979

The Resurrection of the Golden Wolf

Sonny Chiba was 40 in The Resurrection of the Golden Wolf as 'Mitsuhiko Sakurai'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 04 1979

Dead Angle

Sonny Chiba was 40 in Dead Angle

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 04 1979

Hunter in the Dark

Sonny Chiba was 40 in Hunter in the Dark as 'Samon Shimoguni'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 17 1979

The Fall of Ako Castle

Sonny Chiba was 39 in The Fall of Ako Castle as 'Fuwa Kazuemon'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 28 1978

The Okinawa War of Ten Years

Sonny Chiba was 39 in The Okinawa War of Ten Years

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 03 1978

Message from Space

Sonny Chiba was 39 in Message from Space as 'Prince Hans (as Sonny Chiba)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 29 1978

Shogun's Samurai

Sonny Chiba was 38 in Shogun's Samurai as 'Jûbê Yagyû'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 21 1978

Black Jack: The Visitor in the Eye

Sonny Chiba was 38 in Black Jack: The Visitor in the Eye as 'Drunkard'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 26 1977

Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon

Sonny Chiba was 38 in Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon as 'Duke Togo (Golgo 13)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 15 1977

Truckster of Guts

Sonny Chiba was 38 in Truckster of Guts

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 06 1977

Doberman Cop

Sonny Chiba was 38 in Doberman Cop as 'Joji Kano'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 02 1977

Japanese Humanity and Justice

Sonny Chiba was 38 in Japanese Humanity and Justice

Movie Released: Sat, May 28 1977

Karate for Life

Sonny Chiba was 38 in Karate for Life as 'Sensei Masutatsu Oyama'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 14 1977

Hokuriku Proxy War

Sonny Chiba was 38 in Hokuriku Proxy War as 'Kanai Hachiro'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 26 1977

Soul of Chiba

Sonny Chiba was 38 in Soul of Chiba as 'Mu Yun Tek'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 11 1977

Japan's Don

Sonny Chiba was 37 in Japan's Don as 'Tsuneyoshi Sakota'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 22 1977

The Great Okinawa Yakuza War

Sonny Chiba was 37 in The Great Okinawa Yakuza War as 'Seigou Kunigami'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 04 1976

Jail Breakers

Sonny Chiba was 37 in Jail Breakers as 'Wataru Kangi'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 19 1976

The Rugby Star

Sonny Chiba was 37 in The Rugby Star

Movie Released: Sat, May 15 1976

Karate Warriors

Sonny Chiba was 37 in Karate Warriors as 'Shuuhei Sakata'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 10 1976

The Machine Gun Dragon

Sonny Chiba was 37 in The Machine Gun Dragon

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 28 1976

The Killing Machine

Sonny Chiba was 37 in The Killing Machine as 'Doshin So'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1976

Dragon Princess

Sonny Chiba was 37 in Dragon Princess as 'Kazuma Higaki'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 31 1976

Karate Bear Fighter

Sonny Chiba was 36 in Karate Bear Fighter as 'Mas Oyama'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 27 1975

The Decisive Power of Aikido

Sonny Chiba was 36 in The Decisive Power of Aikido

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 22 1975

New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 2: Head of the Boss

Sonny Chiba was 36 in New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 2: Head of the Boss as 'Bartender'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1975

Detonation: Violent Riders

Sonny Chiba was 36 in Detonation: Violent Riders

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 20 1975

Karate Bullfighter

Sonny Chiba was 36 in Karate Bullfighter as 'Sensei Masutatsu Oyama'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 09 1975

The Bullet Train

Sonny Chiba was 36 in The Bullet Train as 'Aoki'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 05 1975

Wolf Guy

Sonny Chiba was 36 in Wolf Guy as 'Akira Inugami'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 04 1975

13 Steps of Maki: The Young Aristocrats

Sonny Chiba was 36 in 13 Steps of Maki: The Young Aristocrats as 'Kenichi Hyuga'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 08 1975

The Executioner II: Karate Inferno

Sonny Chiba was 35 in The Executioner II: Karate Inferno as 'Ryuichi Koga'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 28 1974

The Street Fighter's Last Revenge

Sonny Chiba was 35 in The Street Fighter's Last Revenge as 'Takuma Tsurguri'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 1974

Sister Street Fighter

Sonny Chiba was 35 in Sister Street Fighter as 'Seiichi Hibiki'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 31 1974

The Executioner

Sonny Chiba was 35 in The Executioner as 'Ryuichi Koga'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 10 1974

Miracle on Lubang Island: Army Nakano School

Sonny Chiba was 35 in Miracle on Lubang Island: Army Nakano School

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 15 1974

Return of the Street Fighter

Sonny Chiba was 35 in Return of the Street Fighter as 'Takuma Tsurugi'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 27 1974

The Street Fighter

Sonny Chiba was 35 in The Street Fighter as 'Takuma Tsurugi'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 02 1974

Karate Killer

Sonny Chiba was 34 in Karate Killer

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 13 1973

Tokyo-Seoul-Bangkok Drug Triangle

Sonny Chiba was 34 in Tokyo-Seoul-Bangkok Drug Triangle as 'Tatsuya Wada'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 15 1973

Robot Detective: The Movie

Sonny Chiba was 34 in Robot Detective: The Movie as 'Keitaro Shinjo'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 18 1973

The Bodyguard

Sonny Chiba was 34 in The Bodyguard

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 30 1973

Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Deadly Fight in Hiroshima

Sonny Chiba was 34 in Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Deadly Fight in Hiroshima as 'Katsutoshi Otomo'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 28 1973

The Horrible Obsessions

Sonny Chiba was 33 in The Horrible Obsessions as 'Haruo Kikuchi'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 16 1972

Yakuza Wolf 2: Extend My Condolences

Sonny Chiba was 33 in Yakuza Wolf 2: Extend My Condolences as 'Toru Ibuki'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 07 1972

Wandering Ginza Butterfly: She-Cat Gambler

Sonny Chiba was 33 in Wandering Ginza Butterfly: She-Cat Gambler as 'Ryuji'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 25 1972

A Narcotics Agent's Ballad

Sonny Chiba was 33 in A Narcotics Agent's Ballad

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 06 1972

Yakuza Wolf: I Perform Murder

Sonny Chiba was 32 in Yakuza Wolf: I Perform Murder

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 11 1972

Kamikaze Cop, No Epitaph to Us

Sonny Chiba was 32 in Kamikaze Cop, No Epitaph to Us as 'Shiro Hayata'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1971

Kamikaze Cop, The Poison Gas Affair

Sonny Chiba was 32 in Kamikaze Cop, The Poison Gas Affair as 'Shiro Hayata'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 15 1971

The Last Kamikaze

Sonny Chiba was 31 in The Last Kamikaze as 'Captain Mishima'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 29 1970

Kamikaze Cop, Marihuana Syndicate

Sonny Chiba was 31 in Kamikaze Cop, Marihuana Syndicate

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 17 1970

A Kamikaze Cop

Sonny Chiba was 31 in A Kamikaze Cop as 'Hayata Shiro'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 23 1970

Memoir of Japanese Assassinations

Sonny Chiba was 30 in Memoir of Japanese Assassinations as 'Sho Onuma'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 16 1969

Delinquent Boss: Wolves of the City

Sonny Chiba was 29 in Delinquent Boss: Wolves of the City as 'Mitsuo Fujiki'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 18 1969

The Young Eagles of the Kamikaze

Sonny Chiba was 29 in The Young Eagles of the Kamikaze

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 1968

Army Intelligence

Sonny Chiba was 29 in Army Intelligence as 'Kazuo Yamamoto'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1968

Human Torpedoes

Sonny Chiba was 28 in Human Torpedoes

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 03 1968

The Rickshaw Man’s Son

Sonny Chiba was 28 in The Rickshaw Man’s Son as 'Komakichi Sugimoto'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1967

Game of Chance 3

Sonny Chiba was 28 in Game of Chance 3

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 21 1967

King of the Gang

Sonny Chiba was 28 in King of the Gang

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 25 1967

North Sea Chivalry

Sonny Chiba was 28 in North Sea Chivalry

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 29 1967

Classmates

Sonny Chiba was 28 in Classmates as 'Second Sublieutenant Hanzawa'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 03 1967

Game of Chance 2

Sonny Chiba was 28 in Game of Chance 2

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 1967

Organized Violence

Sonny Chiba was 28 in Organized Violence

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 25 1967

The Golden Bat

Sonny Chiba was 27 in The Golden Bat as 'Dr. Yamatone'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 21 1966

Game of Chance

Sonny Chiba was 27 in Game of Chance as 'Bungo Endo'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 22 1966

Dash to the Sun

Sonny Chiba was 27 in Dash to the Sun

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 08 1966

Abashiri Prison: Duel in the South

Sonny Chiba was 27 in Abashiri Prison: Duel in the South

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 13 1966

Terror Beneath the Sea

Sonny Chiba was 27 in Terror Beneath the Sea as 'Ken Abe'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1966

The Kamikaze Guy

Sonny Chiba was 27 in The Kamikaze Guy as 'Mitarai Ken'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 04 1966

Night Bitch

Sonny Chiba was 27 in Night Bitch

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 03 1966

Prison Walls of Abashiri 4

Sonny Chiba was 26 in Prison Walls of Abashiri 4

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1965

Code of Ruffians

Sonny Chiba was 26 in Code of Ruffians

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 04 1965

Yakuza G-Men

Sonny Chiba was 26 in Yakuza G-Men as 'Toru Sasayama'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 13 1965

おゝい雲！

Sonny Chiba was 26 in おゝい雲！

Movie Released: Sat, May 01 1965

Tale of Japanese Burglars

Sonny Chiba was 26 in Tale of Japanese Burglars as 'Lawyer Ohki'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 01 1965

That Cute Girl

Sonny Chiba was 26 in That Cute Girl

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 31 1965

Two Lives, Two Yakuza

Sonny Chiba was 25 in Two Lives, Two Yakuza as 'Shinichi Matsuhashi'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 23 1964

Here Because of You

Sonny Chiba was 25 in Here Because of You

Movie Released: Sat, May 23 1964

Judo Hall Demon

Sonny Chiba was 25 in Judo Hall Demon

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 02 1964

Orders from Hell

Sonny Chiba was 24 in Orders from Hell

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 09 1964

A Life of Intimidation

Sonny Chiba was 24 in A Life of Intimidation

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 07 1963

Gang Loyalty and Vengeance

Sonny Chiba was 24 in Gang Loyalty and Vengeance

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 20 1963

The Navy

Sonny Chiba was 24 in The Navy as 'Takao'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 13 1963

Song of Yakuza

Sonny Chiba was 24 in Song of Yakuza

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 08 1963

浅草の侠客

Sonny Chiba was 24 in 浅草の侠客

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 31 1963

Gambler Tales of Hasshu: A Man's Pledge

Sonny Chiba was 24 in Gambler Tales of Hasshu: A Man's Pledge

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 30 1963

Judo Life

Sonny Chiba was 24 in Judo Life

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 21 1963

次郎長社長と石松社員安来ぶし道中

Sonny Chiba was 24 in 次郎長社長と石松社員安来ぶし道中

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 03 1963

Fearful Witch

Sonny Chiba was 23 in Fearful Witch

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 16 1962

The King

Sonny Chiba was 23 in The King

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 23 1962

Gang vs. G-Men

Sonny Chiba was 23 in Gang vs. G-Men

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1962

Mid-August Commotion

Sonny Chiba was 23 in Mid-August Commotion

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 22 1962

Four Sisters

Sonny Chiba was 23 in Four Sisters as 'Shinkichi Hayami'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 01 1962

Zankokuna tsuki

Sonny Chiba was 23 in Zankokuna tsuki

Movie Released: Sun, May 27 1962

あの空の果てに星はまたたく

Sonny Chiba was 23 in あの空の果てに星はまたたく

Movie Released: Sun, May 20 1962

All Rascals

Sonny Chiba was 23 in All Rascals

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 21 1962

The Escape

Sonny Chiba was 23 in The Escape

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 14 1962

Love School

Sonny Chiba was 23 in Love School

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 28 1962

South Pacific Waves Are High

Sonny Chiba was 22 in South Pacific Waves Are High

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 09 1962

Tale of a Company Boss 3

Sonny Chiba was 22 in Tale of a Company Boss 3 as 'Nagashima'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1961

Man with a Funky Hat: The 20,000,000 Yen Arm

Sonny Chiba was 22 in Man with a Funky Hat: The 20,000,000 Yen Arm

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 13 1961

Police Precinct Part 17

Sonny Chiba was 22 in Police Precinct Part 17 as 'Detective Nakagawa'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 13 1961

Man with the Funky Hat

Sonny Chiba was 22 in Man with the Funky Hat

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 05 1961

Drifting Detective: Black Wind in Harbor

Sonny Chiba was 22 in Drifting Detective: Black Wind in Harbor

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 22 1961

Drifting Detective: Tragedy in the Red Valley

Sonny Chiba was 22 in Drifting Detective: Tragedy in the Red Valley as 'Goro Saionji'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 1961

Police Department Story Pt.16: 15 Year Old Woman

Sonny Chiba was 22 in Police Department Story Pt.16: 15 Year Old Woman as 'Detective Nakagawa'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1961

Police Department Story Pt.15: Alibi

Sonny Chiba was 22 in Police Department Story Pt.15: Alibi

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 26 1961

Invasion of the Neptune Men

Sonny Chiba was 21 in Invasion of the Neptune Men as 'Tachibana - Scientist / Space Chief'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1961

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Sorted by Release Date
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages

Layout

Sonny Chiba would have been no older than 82 in Layout

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 07 2021

Samurai Banners

Sonny Chiba was 67+ in Samurai Banners

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 07 2007

Team Astro

Sonny Chiba was 66+ in Team Astro as 'Shuro'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 10 2005

Wind and Cloud

Sonny Chiba was 63+ in Wind and Cloud as 'Xiong Ba / "Lord Conqueror"'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 08 2002

Shotgun Marriage

Sonny Chiba was 62+ in Shotgun Marriage as 'Ittetsu Kotani'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 02 2001

Seiryuu Densetsu

Sonny Chiba was 57+ in Seiryuu Densetsu

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 19 1996

Notes on Tokugawa Villainies

Sonny Chiba was 53+ in Notes on Tokugawa Villainies as 'Matsudaira Tadateru'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 14 1992

Takeda Shingen

Sonny Chiba was 51+ in Takeda Shingen as 'Takeda Nobutora'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 01 1991

Oda Nobunaga

Sonny Chiba was 49+ in Oda Nobunaga

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 01 1989

Tokugawa Ieyasu

Sonny Chiba was 48+ in Tokugawa Ieyasu

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1988

Space Sheriff Sharivan

Sonny Chiba was 44+ in Space Sheriff Sharivan as 'Voicer (in flashback)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 04 1983

Yagyu Jubei Secret Quest

Sonny Chiba was 43+ in Yagyu Jubei Secret Quest as 'Yagyu Jubei'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 19 1982

Space Sheriff Gavan

Sonny Chiba was 43+ in Space Sheriff Gavan as 'Space Sheriff Voicer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 05 1982

Yagyu's Secret Quest

Sonny Chiba was 41+ in Yagyu's Secret Quest as 'Yagyu Jubei'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 14 1980

Shadow Warriors

Sonny Chiba was 41+ in Shadow Warriors as 'Hattori Hanzō'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 01 1980

The Yagyu Conspiracy

Sonny Chiba was 39+ in The Yagyu Conspiracy as 'Yagyu Yubei'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 1978

Juujiro

Sonny Chiba was 39+ in Juujiro

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 15 1978

Daihijôsen

Sonny Chiba was 36+ in Daihijôsen

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 1976

The Bodyguard

Sonny Chiba was 34+ in The Bodyguard

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 01 1974

Robot Detective

Sonny Chiba was 34+ in Robot Detective as 'Keitarō Shinjō'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 05 1973

Messenger of Allah

Sonny Chiba was 21+ in Messenger of Allah as 'Goro Narumi'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 07 1960

Nanairo Kamen

Sonny Chiba was 20+ in Nanairo Kamen as 'Kotaro Ran'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 03 1959