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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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Poster of Bond of Justice: Kizuna Part II - Judgement
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'.
Mon, Jul 29 2024
Poster of Bond of Justice: Kizuna Part I - Encounter
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'.
Mon, Oct 30 2023
Poster of Street Fighting Man: An Interview with Sonny Chiba
Street Fighting Man: An Interview with Sonny Chiba
Sonny Chiba was
80 in Street Fighting Man: An Interview with Sonny Chiba
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 26 2019
Poster of Shakespeare In Tokyo
Shakespeare In Tokyo
Sonny Chiba was
79 in Shakespeare In Tokyo
as 'Calligrapher'.
Sun, Oct 28 2018
Poster of Shashin Koshien Summer in 0.5 Seconds
Shashin Koshien Summer in 0.5 Seconds
Sonny Chiba was
78 in Shashin Koshien Summer in 0.5 Seconds
Fri, Nov 17 2017
Poster of Gokudō Tenka Fubu: Act 4
Gokudō Tenka Fubu: Act 4
Sonny Chiba was
78 in Gokudō Tenka Fubu: Act 4
Thu, Mar 30 2017
Poster of Gokudō Tenka Fubu: Act 2
Gokudō Tenka Fubu: Act 2
Sonny Chiba was
78 in Gokudō Tenka Fubu: Act 2
Sat, Feb 25 2017
Poster of Gokudō tenka fubu
Gokudō tenka fubu
Sonny Chiba was
78 in Gokudō tenka fubu
Fri, Jan 27 2017
Poster of Masaaki Hatsumi: Living Ninja Legend
Masaaki Hatsumi: Living Ninja Legend
Sonny Chiba was
77 in Masaaki Hatsumi: Living Ninja Legend
Sat, Jul 02 2016
Poster of Biohazard: The Stage
Biohazard: The Stage
Sonny Chiba was
76 in Biohazard: The Stage
as 'Ezra Sennett'.
Thu, Oct 22 2015
Poster of Take a Chance
Take a Chance
Sonny Chiba was
76 in Take a Chance
as 'Musashi'.
Mon, Jun 29 2015
Poster of The Noise
The Noise
Sonny Chiba was
76 in The Noise
Sat, May 23 2015
Poster of Kanto Gangster Federation: Chapter 2
Kanto Gangster Federation: Chapter 2
Sonny Chiba was
76 in Kanto Gangster Federation: Chapter 2
Fri, Feb 06 2015
Poster of Kanto Gangster Federation: Chapter 1
Kanto Gangster Federation: Chapter 1
Sonny Chiba was
75 in Kanto Gangster Federation: Chapter 1
Tue, Dec 02 2014
Poster of Kabukicho High School
Kabukicho High School
Sonny Chiba was
75 in Kabukicho High School
Sat, May 03 2014
Poster of 修羅の伝承 荒ぶる凶犬
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
Fri, May 02 2014
Poster of Unification Of Japan 2
Unification Of Japan 2
Sonny Chiba was
74 in Unification Of Japan 2
as 'Seizo Gonda'.
Fri, Oct 04 2013
Poster of Don's Road 9
Don's Road 9
Sonny Chiba was
74 in Don's Road 9
Thu, Aug 15 2013
Poster of Unification Of Japan
Unification Of Japan
Sonny Chiba was
74 in Unification Of Japan
as 'Seizo Gonda'.
Sat, Jul 13 2013
Poster of Don's Road 8
Don's Road 8
Sonny Chiba was
74 in Don's Road 8
Fri, Mar 15 2013
Poster of Don's Road 7
Don's Road 7
Sonny Chiba was
74 in Don's Road 7
Thu, Feb 21 2013
Poster of Sushi Girl: A Documentary
Sushi Girl: A Documentary
Sonny Chiba was
74 in Sushi Girl: A Documentary
as 'Self'.
Tue, Feb 19 2013
Poster of Don's Road 6
Don's Road 6
Sonny Chiba was
73 in Don's Road 6
Tue, Jan 01 2013
Poster of Sushi Girl
Sushi Girl
Sonny Chiba was
73 in Sushi Girl
as 'Sushi Chef'.
Fri, Dec 07 2012
Poster of The Legend of Space Sheriff Gavan
The Legend of Space Sheriff Gavan
Sonny Chiba was
73 in The Legend of Space Sheriff Gavan
as 'Space Sheriff Voicer'.
Sat, Oct 20 2012
Poster of 修羅の花道2
修羅の花道2
Sonny Chiba was
73 in 修羅の花道2
Sun, Mar 25 2012
Poster of 修羅の花道
修羅の花道
Sonny Chiba was
72 in 修羅の花道
Sat, Jan 14 2012
Poster of Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
Sonny Chiba was
72 in Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
as 'Hattori Hanzo'.
Sun, Mar 27 2011
Poster of Yakuza Legacy
Yakuza Legacy
Sonny Chiba was
70 in Yakuza Legacy
Wed, Feb 25 2009
Poster of Yakuza Eiga, une histoire du cinéma yakuza
Yakuza Eiga, une histoire du cinéma yakuza
Sonny Chiba was
70 in Yakuza Eiga, une histoire du cinéma yakuza
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Feb 12 2009
Poster of Oyaji
Oyaji
Sonny Chiba was
68 in Oyaji
as 'Ryudo Numata'.
Sat, Aug 25 2007
Poster of The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
Sonny Chiba was
67 in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
as 'Uncle Kamata'.
Sat, Jun 03 2006
Poster of Tarantino's Mind
Tarantino's Mind
Sonny Chiba was
66 in Tarantino's Mind
as '(archive footage)'.
Wed, Jan 04 2006
Poster of Legend of Seven Monks
Legend of Seven Monks
Sonny Chiba was
66 in Legend of Seven Monks
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of New Shadow Warriors VI: The Final Chapter
New Shadow Warriors VI: The Final Chapter
Sonny Chiba was
66 in New Shadow Warriors VI: The Final Chapter
as 'Hattori Hanzo I'.
Sun, Feb 06 2005
Poster of New Shadow Warriors V: Hattori Hanzo vs Onmyoji
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'.
Sat, Feb 05 2005
Poster of Sarutobi Sasuke and the Army of Darkness 4 - The Fire Chapter
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'.
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of Survive Style 5+
Survive Style 5+
Sonny Chiba was
65 in Survive Style 5+
as 'Azama'.
Sat, Sep 25 2004
Poster of New Shadow Warriors IV: Jiraika 2
New Shadow Warriors IV: Jiraika 2
Sonny Chiba was
65 in New Shadow Warriors IV: Jiraika 2
as 'Hattori Hanzo I'.
Mon, Sep 20 2004
Poster of Kill Bill: Vol. 2
Kill Bill: Vol. 2
Sonny Chiba was
65 in Kill Bill: Vol. 2
as 'Hattori Hanzo'.
Fri, Apr 16 2004
Poster of Sarutobi Sasuke and the Army of Darkness 3 - The Wind Chapter
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
Sat, Jan 03 2004
Poster of Explosive City
Explosive City
Sonny Chiba was
64 in Explosive City
as 'Otosan'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Kill Bill: Vol. 1
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
Sonny Chiba was
64 in Kill Bill: Vol. 1
as 'Hattori Hanzo'.
Fri, Oct 10 2003
Poster of New Shadow Warriors III: Jiraika 1
New Shadow Warriors III: Jiraika 1
Sonny Chiba was
64 in New Shadow Warriors III: Jiraika 1
as 'Hattori Hanzo I'.
Fri, Sep 19 2003
Poster of Battle Royale II: Requiem
Battle Royale II: Requiem
Sonny Chiba was
64 in Battle Royale II: Requiem
as 'Makio Mimura'.
Sat, Jul 05 2003
Poster of New Shadow Warriors II
New Shadow Warriors II
Sonny Chiba was
64 in New Shadow Warriors II
as 'Hattori Hanzo I'.
Sat, May 24 2003
Poster of New Shadow Warriors
New Shadow Warriors
Sonny Chiba was
64 in New Shadow Warriors
as 'Hattori Hanzo I'.
Sat, Mar 22 2003
Poster of Deadly Outlaw: Rekka
Deadly Outlaw: Rekka
Sonny Chiba was
63 in Deadly Outlaw: Rekka
as 'Yasunori Hijikata'.
Sat, Sep 21 2002
Poster of Akumyoh 2
Akumyoh 2
Sonny Chiba was
62 in Akumyoh 2
Tue, Nov 20 2001
Poster of Lonely Hitman: The Blue Wolf
Lonely Hitman: The Blue Wolf
Sonny Chiba was
62 in Lonely Hitman: The Blue Wolf
Wed, Mar 21 2001
Poster of Hakata Movie: Chinchiromai
Hakata Movie: Chinchiromai
Sonny Chiba was
61 in Hakata Movie: Chinchiromai
Sat, Oct 21 2000
Poster of Born to Be King
Born to Be King
Sonny Chiba was
61 in Born to Be King
as 'Ichiro Kusakari'.
Fri, Jul 21 2000
Poster of Legend of the Flying Swordsman
Legend of the Flying Swordsman
Sonny Chiba was
61 in Legend of the Flying Swordsman
as 'Dagger'.
Thu, May 11 2000
Poster of Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes
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)'.
Tue, Aug 18 1998
Poster of The Storm Riders
The Storm Riders
Sonny Chiba was
59 in The Storm Riders
as 'Lord Conqueror'.
Sat, Jul 18 1998
Poster of Body Count
Body Count
Sonny Chiba was
56 in Body Count
as 'Makato'.
Sat, Apr 22 1995
Poster of Immortal Combat
Immortal Combat
Sonny Chiba was
55 in Immortal Combat
as 'Jiro 'J.J.' Jintani'.
Fri, May 06 1994
Poster of The Triple Cross
The Triple Cross
Sonny Chiba was
53 in The Triple Cross
as 'Chiba'.
Sat, Sep 12 1992
Poster of Iron Eagle III
Iron Eagle III
Sonny Chiba was
52 in Iron Eagle III
as 'Horikoshi'.
Thu, Jan 09 1992
Poster of Fighting Fist
Fighting Fist
Sonny Chiba was
52 in Fighting Fist
as 'Supt. Yamada'.
Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Yakuza Warfare
Yakuza Warfare
Sonny Chiba was
52 in Yakuza Warfare
Sat, Nov 09 1991
Poster of Saito Dosan: Rage of Power
Saito Dosan: Rage of Power
Sonny Chiba was
51 in Saito Dosan: Rage of Power
as 'Mitsutsugu Akechi'.
Thu, Jan 03 1991
Poster of Takeda Shingen
Takeda Shingen
Sonny Chiba was
51 in Takeda Shingen
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Minamoto Yoshitsune
Minamoto Yoshitsune
Sonny Chiba was
51 in Minamoto Yoshitsune
Mon, Dec 31 1990
Poster of Seventeen Ninja
Seventeen Ninja
Sonny Chiba was
50 in Seventeen Ninja
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Shingo's Ten Duels
Shingo's Ten Duels
Sonny Chiba was
50 in Shingo's Ten Duels
as 'Umei Tamon'.
Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Sensei
Sensei
Sonny Chiba was
50 in Sensei
as 'Makoto Ushiyama'.
Sat, Apr 08 1989
Poster of Tetsuro Tamba's Great Spirit World: What Happens When You Die
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
Sat, Jan 14 1989
Poster of Shogun's Shadow
Shogun's Shadow
Sonny Chiba was
49 in Shogun's Shadow
as 'Iba Shoemon'.
Sat, Jan 14 1989
Poster of Iemitsu, Hikoza and Isshin Tasuke - A National Crisis: Edo Castle in Danger
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'.
Tue, Jan 03 1989
Poster of Tokugawa Ieyasu – TBS Warlord Special
Tokugawa Ieyasu – TBS Warlord Special
Sonny Chiba was
49 in Tokugawa Ieyasu – TBS Warlord Special
Tue, Jul 12 1988
Poster of Sure Death 4
Sure Death 4
Sonny Chiba was
48 in Sure Death 4
as 'Bunshichi'.
Sat, Jun 06 1987
Poster of Taikoki
Taikoki
Sonny Chiba was
47 in Taikoki
Thu, Jan 01 1987
Poster of Cabaret
Cabaret
Sonny Chiba was
47 in Cabaret
as 'Yakuza boss'.
Sat, Apr 26 1986
Poster of The Last True Yakuza
The Last True Yakuza
Sonny Chiba was
46 in The Last True Yakuza
as 'Ryozo Kano'.
Sat, Nov 16 1985
Poster of Amazing Masters of Martial Arts
Amazing Masters of Martial Arts
Sonny Chiba was
46 in Amazing Masters of Martial Arts
as 'Self'.
Thu, Mar 14 1985
Poster of Space Sheriff Shaider: Pursuit! The Strange Kidnappers!
Space Sheriff Shaider: Pursuit! The Strange Kidnappers!
Sonny Chiba was
45 in Space Sheriff Shaider: Pursuit! The Strange Kidnappers!
as 'Shaider (Voice)'.
Sat, Dec 22 1984
Poster of Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy
Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy
Sonny Chiba was
45 in Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy
as 'Sonny Sullivan'.
Sat, Aug 04 1984
Poster of Space Sheriff Shaider: The Movie
Space Sheriff Shaider: The Movie
Sonny Chiba was
45 in Space Sheriff Shaider: The Movie
as 'Shaider (Voice)'.
Sat, Jul 14 1984
Poster of The Awesome Circus Bastard
The Awesome Circus Bastard
Sonny Chiba was
45 in The Awesome Circus Bastard
as 'Maejima Daigaku'.
Sun, Apr 01 1984
Poster of Legend of the Eight Samurai
Legend of the Eight Samurai
Sonny Chiba was
44 in Legend of the Eight Samurai
as 'Inuyama Dosetsu Tadatomo'.
Sat, Dec 10 1983
Poster of Kabamaru the Ninja Boy
Kabamaru the Ninja Boy
Sonny Chiba was
44 in Kabamaru the Ninja Boy
as 'Iga no Saizo'.
Sat, Aug 06 1983
Poster of Ninja Wars
Ninja Wars
Sonny Chiba was
43 in Ninja Wars
as 'Shinzaemon Yagyu'.
Sat, Dec 18 1982
Poster of Fall Guy
Fall Guy
Sonny Chiba was
43 in Fall Guy
Sat, Oct 09 1982
Poster of Kamikaze, the Adventurer
Kamikaze, the Adventurer
Sonny Chiba was
42 in Kamikaze, the Adventurer
as 'Daisuke Kamikaze'.
Sat, Nov 07 1981
Poster of Roaring Fire
Roaring Fire
Sonny Chiba was
42 in Roaring Fire
as 'Mr. Magic'.
Sat, Aug 08 1981
Poster of The Bushido Blade
The Bushido Blade
Sonny Chiba was
42 in The Bushido Blade
as 'Prince Ido'.
Fri, Jun 19 1981
Poster of Samurai Reincarnation
Samurai Reincarnation
Sonny Chiba was
42 in Samurai Reincarnation
as 'Jubei Yagyu'.
Sat, Jun 06 1981
Poster of Shogun's Ninja
Shogun's Ninja
Sonny Chiba was
41 in Shogun's Ninja
as 'Shiranui Shogen'.
Sat, Nov 15 1980
Poster of Virus
Virus
Sonny Chiba was
41 in Virus
as 'Dr. Yamauchi'.
Thu, Jun 26 1980
Poster of Tokyo Earthquake Magnitude 8.1
Tokyo Earthquake Magnitude 8.1
Sonny Chiba was
41 in Tokyo Earthquake Magnitude 8.1
Thu, Apr 17 1980
Poster of Battles Without Honor and Humanity: The Complete Saga
Battles Without Honor and Humanity: The Complete Saga
Sonny Chiba was
41 in Battles Without Honor and Humanity: The Complete Saga
as 'Katsutoshi Otomo'.
Sat, Apr 05 1980
Poster of G.I. Samurai
G.I. Samurai
Sonny Chiba was
40 in G.I. Samurai
as 'Lt. Yoshiaki Iba'.
Mon, Sep 17 1979
Poster of The Resurrection of the Golden Wolf
The Resurrection of the Golden Wolf
Sonny Chiba was
40 in The Resurrection of the Golden Wolf
as 'Mitsuhiko Sakurai'.
Sat, Aug 04 1979
Poster of Dead Angle
Dead Angle
Sonny Chiba was
40 in Dead Angle
Wed, Jul 04 1979
Poster of Hunter in the Dark
Hunter in the Dark
Sonny Chiba was
40 in Hunter in the Dark
as 'Samon Shimoguni'.
Sun, Jun 17 1979
Poster of The Fall of Ako Castle
The Fall of Ako Castle
Sonny Chiba was
39 in The Fall of Ako Castle
as 'Fuwa Kazuemon'.
Sat, Oct 28 1978
Poster of The Okinawa War of Ten Years
The Okinawa War of Ten Years
Sonny Chiba was
39 in The Okinawa War of Ten Years
Sat, Jun 03 1978
Poster of Message from Space
Message from Space
Sonny Chiba was
39 in Message from Space
as 'Prince Hans (as Sonny Chiba)'.
Sat, Apr 29 1978
Poster of Shogun's Samurai
Shogun's Samurai
Sonny Chiba was
38 in Shogun's Samurai
as 'Jûbê Yagyû'.
Sat, Jan 21 1978
Poster of The Visitor in the Eye
The Visitor in the Eye
Sonny Chiba was
38 in The Visitor in the Eye
as 'Drunkard'.
Sat, Nov 26 1977
Poster of Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon
Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon
Sonny Chiba was
38 in Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon
as 'Duke Togo (Golgo 13)'.
Thu, Sep 15 1977
Poster of Truckster of Guts
Truckster of Guts
Sonny Chiba was
38 in Truckster of Guts
Sat, Aug 06 1977
Poster of Doberman Cop
Doberman Cop
Sonny Chiba was
38 in Doberman Cop
as 'Joji Kano'.
Sat, Jul 02 1977
Poster of Japanese Humanity and Justice
Japanese Humanity and Justice
Sonny Chiba was
38 in Japanese Humanity and Justice
Sat, May 28 1977
Poster of Karate for Life
Karate for Life
Sonny Chiba was
38 in Karate for Life
as 'Sensei Masutatsu Oyama'.
Sat, May 14 1977
Poster of Hokuriku Proxy War
Hokuriku Proxy War
Sonny Chiba was
38 in Hokuriku Proxy War
as 'Kanai Hachiro'.
Sat, Feb 26 1977
Poster of Soul of Chiba
Soul of Chiba
Sonny Chiba was
38 in Soul of Chiba
as 'Mu Yun Tek'.
Fri, Feb 11 1977
Poster of Japan's Don
Japan's Don
Sonny Chiba was
37 in Japan's Don
as 'Tsuneyoshi Sakota'.
Sat, Jan 22 1977
Poster of The Great Okinawa Yakuza War
The Great Okinawa Yakuza War
Sonny Chiba was
37 in The Great Okinawa Yakuza War
as 'Seigou Kunigami'.
Sat, Sep 04 1976
Poster of Jail Breakers
Jail Breakers
Sonny Chiba was
37 in Jail Breakers
as 'Wataru Kangi'.
Sat, Jun 19 1976
Poster of The Rugby Star
The Rugby Star
Sonny Chiba was
37 in The Rugby Star
Sat, May 15 1976
Poster of Karate Warriors
Karate Warriors
Sonny Chiba was
37 in Karate Warriors
as 'Shuuhei Sakata'.
Sat, Apr 10 1976
Poster of The Machine Gun Dragon
The Machine Gun Dragon
Sonny Chiba was
37 in The Machine Gun Dragon
Sat, Feb 28 1976
Poster of The Killing Machine
The Killing Machine
Sonny Chiba was
37 in The Killing Machine
as 'Doshin So'.
Sun, Feb 01 1976
Poster of Dragon Princess
Dragon Princess
Sonny Chiba was
37 in Dragon Princess
as 'Kazuma Higaki'.
Sat, Jan 31 1976
Poster of Karate Bear Fighter
Karate Bear Fighter
Sonny Chiba was
36 in Karate Bear Fighter
as 'Mas Oyama'.
Sat, Dec 27 1975
Poster of The Decisive Power of Aikido
The Decisive Power of Aikido
Sonny Chiba was
36 in The Decisive Power of Aikido
Sat, Nov 22 1975
Poster of New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 2: Head of the Boss
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'.
Sat, Nov 01 1975
Poster of Detonation: Violent Riders
Detonation: Violent Riders
Sonny Chiba was
36 in Detonation: Violent Riders
Sat, Sep 20 1975
Poster of Karate Bullfighter
Karate Bullfighter
Sonny Chiba was
36 in Karate Bullfighter
as 'Sensei Masutatsu Oyama'.
Sat, Aug 09 1975
Poster of The Bullet Train
The Bullet Train
Sonny Chiba was
36 in The Bullet Train
as 'Aoki'.
Sat, Jul 05 1975
Poster of Wolf Guy
Wolf Guy
Sonny Chiba was
36 in Wolf Guy
as 'Akira Inugami'.
Fri, Apr 04 1975
Poster of 13 Steps of Maki: The Young Aristocrats
13 Steps of Maki: The Young Aristocrats
Sonny Chiba was
36 in 13 Steps of Maki: The Young Aristocrats
as 'Kenichi Hyuga'.
Sat, Mar 08 1975
Poster of The Executioner II: Karate Inferno
The Executioner II: Karate Inferno
Sonny Chiba was
35 in The Executioner II: Karate Inferno
as 'Ryuichi Koga'.
Sat, Dec 28 1974
Poster of The Street Fighter's Last Revenge
The Street Fighter's Last Revenge
Sonny Chiba was
35 in The Street Fighter's Last Revenge
as 'Takuma Tsurguri'.
Fri, Nov 22 1974
Poster of Sister Street Fighter
Sister Street Fighter
Sonny Chiba was
35 in Sister Street Fighter
as 'Seiichi Hibiki'.
Sat, Aug 31 1974
Poster of The Executioner
The Executioner
Sonny Chiba was
35 in The Executioner
as 'Ryuichi Koga'.
Sat, Aug 10 1974
Poster of Miracle on Lubang Island: Army Nakano School
Miracle on Lubang Island: Army Nakano School
Sonny Chiba was
35 in Miracle on Lubang Island: Army Nakano School
Sat, Jun 15 1974
Poster of Return of the Street Fighter
Return of the Street Fighter
Sonny Chiba was
35 in Return of the Street Fighter
as 'Takuma Tsurugi'.
Sat, Apr 27 1974
Poster of The Street Fighter
The Street Fighter
Sonny Chiba was
35 in The Street Fighter
as 'Takuma Tsurugi'.
Sat, Feb 02 1974
Poster of Karate Killer
Karate Killer
Sonny Chiba was
34 in Karate Killer
Sat, Oct 13 1973
Poster of Tokyo-Seoul-Bangkok Drug Triangle
Tokyo-Seoul-Bangkok Drug Triangle
Sonny Chiba was
34 in Tokyo-Seoul-Bangkok Drug Triangle
as 'Tatsuya Wada'.
Sat, Sep 15 1973
Poster of Robot Detective: The Movie
Robot Detective: The Movie
Sonny Chiba was
34 in Robot Detective: The Movie
as 'Keitaro Shinjo'.
Wed, Jul 18 1973
Poster of The Bodyguard
The Bodyguard
Sonny Chiba was
34 in The Bodyguard
Sat, Jun 30 1973
Poster of Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Deadly Fight in Hiroshima
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'.
Sat, Apr 28 1973
Poster of The Horrible Obsessions
The Horrible Obsessions
Sonny Chiba was
33 in The Horrible Obsessions
as 'Haruo Kikuchi'.
Sat, Dec 16 1972
Poster of Yakuza Wolf 2: Extend My Condolences
Yakuza Wolf 2: Extend My Condolences
Sonny Chiba was
33 in Yakuza Wolf 2: Extend My Condolences
as 'Toru Ibuki'.
Tue, Nov 07 1972
Poster of Wandering Ginza Butterfly: She-Cat Gambler
Wandering Ginza Butterfly: She-Cat Gambler
Sonny Chiba was
33 in Wandering Ginza Butterfly: She-Cat Gambler
as 'Ryuji'.
Wed, Oct 25 1972
Poster of A Narcotics Agent's Ballad
A Narcotics Agent's Ballad
Sonny Chiba was
33 in A Narcotics Agent's Ballad
Wed, Sep 06 1972
Poster of Yakuza Wolf: I Perform Murder
Yakuza Wolf: I Perform Murder
Sonny Chiba was
32 in Yakuza Wolf: I Perform Murder
Tue, Jan 11 1972
Poster of Kamikaze Cop, No Epitaph to Us
Kamikaze Cop, No Epitaph to Us
Sonny Chiba was
32 in Kamikaze Cop, No Epitaph to Us
as 'Shiro Hayata'.
Wed, Dec 01 1971
Poster of Kamikaze Cop, The Poison Gas Affair
Kamikaze Cop, The Poison Gas Affair
Sonny Chiba was
32 in Kamikaze Cop, The Poison Gas Affair
as 'Shiro Hayata'.
Thu, Apr 15 1971
Poster of The Last Kamikaze
The Last Kamikaze
Sonny Chiba was
31 in The Last Kamikaze
as 'Captain Mishima'.
Thu, Oct 29 1970
Poster of Kamikaze Cop, Marihuana Syndicate
Kamikaze Cop, Marihuana Syndicate
Sonny Chiba was
31 in Kamikaze Cop, Marihuana Syndicate
Sat, Oct 17 1970
Poster of A Kamikaze Cop
A Kamikaze Cop
Sonny Chiba was
31 in A Kamikaze Cop
as 'Hayata Shiro'.
Sat, May 23 1970
Poster of Memoir of Japanese Assassinations
Memoir of Japanese Assassinations
Sonny Chiba was
30 in Memoir of Japanese Assassinations
as 'Sho Onuma'.
Thu, Oct 16 1969
Poster of Delinquent Boss: Wolves of the City
Delinquent Boss: Wolves of the City
Sonny Chiba was
29 in Delinquent Boss: Wolves of the City
as 'Mitsuo Fujiki'.
Sat, Jan 18 1969
Poster of The Young Eagles of the Kamikaze
The Young Eagles of the Kamikaze
Sonny Chiba was
29 in The Young Eagles of the Kamikaze
Sat, Jun 01 1968
Poster of Army Intelligence
Army Intelligence
Sonny Chiba was
29 in Army Intelligence
as 'Kazuo Yamamoto'.
Fri, Feb 09 1968
Poster of Human Torpedoes
Human Torpedoes
Sonny Chiba was
28 in Human Torpedoes
Wed, Jan 03 1968
Poster of The Rickshaw Man’s Son
The Rickshaw Man’s Son
Sonny Chiba was
28 in The Rickshaw Man’s Son
as 'Komakichi Sugimoto'.
Fri, Dec 01 1967
Poster of Game of Chance 3
Game of Chance 3
Sonny Chiba was
28 in Game of Chance 3
Sat, Oct 21 1967
Poster of King of the Gang
King of the Gang
Sonny Chiba was
28 in King of the Gang
Fri, Aug 25 1967
Poster of North Sea Chivalry
North Sea Chivalry
Sonny Chiba was
28 in North Sea Chivalry
Thu, Jun 29 1967
Poster of Classmates
Classmates
Sonny Chiba was
28 in Classmates
as 'Second Sublieutenant Hanzawa'.
Sat, Jun 03 1967
Poster of Game of Chance 2
Game of Chance 2
Sonny Chiba was
28 in Game of Chance 2
Sat, Apr 01 1967
Poster of Organized Violence
Organized Violence
Sonny Chiba was
28 in Organized Violence
Sat, Feb 25 1967
Poster of The Golden Bat
The Golden Bat
Sonny Chiba was
27 in The Golden Bat
as 'Dr. Yamatone'.
Wed, Dec 21 1966
Poster of Game of Chance
Game of Chance
Sonny Chiba was
27 in Game of Chance
as 'Bungo Endo'.
Sat, Oct 22 1966
Poster of Dash to the Sun
Dash to the Sun
Sonny Chiba was
27 in Dash to the Sun
Thu, Sep 08 1966
Poster of Abashiri Prison: Duel in the South
Abashiri Prison: Duel in the South
Sonny Chiba was
27 in Abashiri Prison: Duel in the South
Sat, Aug 13 1966
Poster of Terror Beneath the Sea
Terror Beneath the Sea
Sonny Chiba was
27 in Terror Beneath the Sea
as 'Ken Abe'.
Fri, Jul 01 1966
Poster of The Kamikaze Guy
The Kamikaze Guy
Sonny Chiba was
27 in The Kamikaze Guy
as 'Mitarai Ken'.
Sat, Jun 04 1966
Poster of Night Bitch
Night Bitch
Sonny Chiba was
27 in Night Bitch
Thu, Feb 03 1966
Poster of Prison Walls of Abashiri 4
Prison Walls of Abashiri 4
Sonny Chiba was
26 in Prison Walls of Abashiri 4
Fri, Dec 31 1965
Poster of Code of Ruffians
Code of Ruffians
Sonny Chiba was
26 in Code of Ruffians
Sat, Dec 04 1965
Poster of Yakuza G-Men
Yakuza G-Men
Sonny Chiba was
26 in Yakuza G-Men
as 'Toru Sasayama'.
Sat, Nov 13 1965
Poster of おゝい雲!
おゝい雲!
Sonny Chiba was
26 in おゝい雲!
Sat, May 01 1965
Poster of Tale of Japanese Burglars
Tale of Japanese Burglars
Sonny Chiba was
26 in Tale of Japanese Burglars
as 'Lawyer Ohki'.
Sat, May 01 1965
Poster of That Cute Girl
That Cute Girl
Sonny Chiba was
26 in That Cute Girl
Wed, Mar 31 1965
Poster of Two Lives, Two Yakuza
Two Lives, Two Yakuza
Sonny Chiba was
25 in Two Lives, Two Yakuza
as 'Shinichi Matsuhashi'.
Wed, Sep 23 1964
Poster of Here Because of You
Here Because of You
Sonny Chiba was
25 in Here Because of You
Sat, May 23 1964
Poster of Judo Hall Demon
Judo Hall Demon
Sonny Chiba was
25 in Judo Hall Demon
Sun, Feb 02 1964
Poster of Orders from Hell
Orders from Hell
Sonny Chiba was
24 in Orders from Hell
Thu, Jan 09 1964
Poster of A Life of Intimidation
A Life of Intimidation
Sonny Chiba was
24 in A Life of Intimidation
Sat, Dec 07 1963
Poster of Gang Loyalty and Vengeance
Gang Loyalty and Vengeance
Sonny Chiba was
24 in Gang Loyalty and Vengeance
Sun, Oct 20 1963
Poster of The Navy
The Navy
Sonny Chiba was
24 in The Navy
as 'Takao'.
Tue, Aug 13 1963
Poster of Song of Yakuza
Song of Yakuza
Sonny Chiba was
24 in Song of Yakuza
Thu, Aug 08 1963
Poster of 浅草の侠客
浅草の侠客
Sonny Chiba was
24 in 浅草の侠客
Wed, Jul 31 1963
Poster of Gambler Tales of Hasshu: A Man's Pledge
Gambler Tales of Hasshu: A Man's Pledge
Sonny Chiba was
24 in Gambler Tales of Hasshu: A Man's Pledge
Sun, Jun 30 1963
Poster of Judo Life
Judo Life
Sonny Chiba was
24 in Judo Life
Sun, Apr 21 1963
Poster of 次郎長社長と石松社員 安来ぶし道中
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
Sun, Mar 03 1963
Poster of Fearful Witch
Fearful Witch
Sonny Chiba was
23 in Fearful Witch
Sun, Dec 16 1962
Poster of The King
The King
Sonny Chiba was
23 in The King
Fri, Nov 23 1962
Poster of Gang vs. G-Men
Gang vs. G-Men
Sonny Chiba was
23 in Gang vs. G-Men
Fri, Nov 02 1962
Poster of Mid-August Commotion
Mid-August Commotion
Sonny Chiba was
23 in Mid-August Commotion
Wed, Aug 22 1962
Poster of Four Sisters
Four Sisters
Sonny Chiba was
23 in Four Sisters
as 'Shinkichi Hayami'.
Sun, Jul 01 1962
Poster of Zankokuna tsuki
Zankokuna tsuki
Sonny Chiba was
23 in Zankokuna tsuki
Sun, May 27 1962
Poster of あの空の果てに星はまたたく
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
Sun, May 20 1962
Poster of All Rascals
All Rascals
Sonny Chiba was
23 in All Rascals
Wed, Mar 21 1962
Poster of The Escape
The Escape
Sonny Chiba was
23 in The Escape
Wed, Mar 14 1962
Poster of Love School
Love School
Sonny Chiba was
23 in Love School
Wed, Feb 28 1962
Poster of South Pacific Waves Are High
South Pacific Waves Are High
Sonny Chiba was
22 in South Pacific Waves Are High
Tue, Jan 09 1962
Poster of Tale of a Company Boss 3
Tale of a Company Boss 3
Sonny Chiba was
22 in Tale of a Company Boss 3
as 'Nagashima'.
Wed, Nov 01 1961
Poster of Man with a Funky Hat: The 20,000,000 Yen Arm
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
Wed, Sep 13 1961
Poster of Police Precinct Part 17
Police Precinct Part 17
Sonny Chiba was
22 in Police Precinct Part 17
as 'Detective Nakagawa'.
Wed, Sep 13 1961
Poster of Man with the Funky Hat
Man with the Funky Hat
Sonny Chiba was
22 in Man with the Funky Hat
Sat, Aug 05 1961
Poster of Drifting Detective: Black Wind in Harbor
Drifting Detective: Black Wind in Harbor
Sonny Chiba was
22 in Drifting Detective: Black Wind in Harbor
Thu, Jun 22 1961
Poster of Drifting Detective: Tragedy in the Red Valley
Drifting Detective: Tragedy in the Red Valley
Sonny Chiba was
22 in Drifting Detective: Tragedy in the Red Valley
as 'Goro Saionji'.
Fri, Jun 09 1961
Poster of Police Department Story Pt.16: 15 Year Old Woman
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'.
Wed, Feb 01 1961
Poster of Police Department Story Pt.15: Alibi
Police Department Story Pt.15: Alibi
Sonny Chiba was
22 in Police Department Story Pt.15: Alibi
Thu, Jan 26 1961
Poster of Invasion of the Neptune Men
Invasion of the Neptune Men
Sonny Chiba was
21 in Invasion of the Neptune Men
as 'Tachibana - Scientist / Space Chief'.
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
Poster of Layout
Layout
Sonny Chiba would have been no older than
82 in Layout
First Air Date
Tue, Dec 07 2021
Poster of Samurai Banners
Samurai Banners
Sonny Chiba was
67+ in Samurai Banners
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 07 2007
Poster of Team Astro
Team Astro
Sonny Chiba was
66+ in Team Astro
as 'Shuro'.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 10 2005
Poster of Wind and Cloud
Wind and Cloud
Sonny Chiba was
63+ in Wind and Cloud
as 'Xiong Ba / "Lord Conqueror"'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 08 2002
Poster of Shotgun Marriage
Shotgun Marriage
Sonny Chiba was
62+ in Shotgun Marriage
as 'Ittetsu Kotani'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 02 2001
Poster of Seiryuu Densetsu
Seiryuu Densetsu
Sonny Chiba was
57+ in Seiryuu Densetsu
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 19 1996
Poster of Notes on Tokugawa Villainies
Notes on Tokugawa Villainies
Sonny Chiba was
53+ in Notes on Tokugawa Villainies
as 'Matsudaira Tadateru'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 14 1992
Poster of Takeda Shingen
Takeda Shingen
Sonny Chiba was
51+ in Takeda Shingen
as 'Takeda Nobutora'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Poster of Oda Nobunaga
Oda Nobunaga
Sonny Chiba was
49+ in Oda Nobunaga
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Tokugawa Ieyasu
Tokugawa Ieyasu
Sonny Chiba was
48+ in Tokugawa Ieyasu
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Space Sheriff Sharivan
Space Sheriff Sharivan
Sonny Chiba was
44+ in Space Sheriff Sharivan
as 'Voicer (in flashback)'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 04 1983
Poster of Yagyu Jubei Secret Quest
Yagyu Jubei Secret Quest
Sonny Chiba was
43+ in Yagyu Jubei Secret Quest
as 'Yagyu Jubei'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 19 1982
Poster of Space Sheriff Gavan
Space Sheriff Gavan
Sonny Chiba was
43+ in Space Sheriff Gavan
as 'Space Sheriff Voicer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 05 1982
Poster of Yagyu's Secret Quest
Yagyu's Secret Quest
Sonny Chiba was
41+ in Yagyu's Secret Quest
as 'Yagyu Jubei'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 14 1980
Poster of Shadow Warriors
Shadow Warriors
Sonny Chiba was
41+ in Shadow Warriors
as 'Hattori Hanzō'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 01 1980
Poster of The Yagyu Conspiracy
The Yagyu Conspiracy
Sonny Chiba was
39+ in The Yagyu Conspiracy
as 'Yagyu Yubei'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 1978
Poster of Juujiro
Juujiro
Sonny Chiba was
39+ in Juujiro
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 15 1978
Poster of Daihijôsen
Daihijôsen
Sonny Chiba was
36+ in Daihijôsen
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 1976
Poster of The Bodyguard
The Bodyguard
Sonny Chiba was
34+ in The Bodyguard
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 01 1974
Poster of Robot Detective
Robot Detective
Sonny Chiba was
34+ in Robot Detective
as 'Keitarō Shinjō'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 05 1973
Poster of Messenger of Allah
Messenger of Allah
Sonny Chiba was
21+ in Messenger of Allah
as 'Goro Narumi'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 07 1960
Poster of Nanairo Kamen
Nanairo Kamen
Sonny Chiba was
20+ in Nanairo Kamen
as 'Kotaro Ran'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 03 1959