Sonny Chiba
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...
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
Kill Bill: Vol. 1
as Hattori Hanzo
Kill Bill: Vol. 2
as Hattori Hanzo
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
as Hattori Hanzo
Cast Credits
Shakespeare In Tokyo
as Calligrapher
Biohazard: The Stage
as Ezra Sennett
Take a Chance
as Musashi
Unification Of Japan 2
as Seizo Gonda
Unification Of Japan
as Seizo Gonda
Sushi Girl
as Sushi Chef
The Legend of Space Sheriff Gavan
as Space Sheriff Voicer
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair
as Hattori Hanzo
Oyaji
as Ryudo Numata
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
as Uncle Kamata
Crew Credits
Oyaji
Director
Kill Bill: Vol. 2
Fight Choreographer
Fighting Fist
Director
Yellow Fangs
Director
Sensei
Producer
The Blazing Valiant
Action Director
G.I. Samurai
Action Director