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# Sonny Chiba

(1939–2021)   Actor   Empire of Japan

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Sonny Chiba was an actor from the Empire of Japan, best known for *Bullets,Blunts and Bullshh!*.

## Quick Facts About Sonny Chiba

Born January 23, 1939

Died August 19, 2021

Nationality Empire of Japan

Profession Actor

Notable works Bullets,Blunts and Bullshh!

Spouse Yōko Nogiwa

## About Sonny Chiba

Shinichi Chiba IPA: \[tɕiꜜba ɕiɰ̃itɕi\], known internationally as Sonny 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 to an international audience.

## Awards & Honors

American Choreography Awards Elan d'or Award for Newcomer of the Year

##  Quotes by Sonny Chiba

> [Action is drama. If we cannot make the audience laugh, smile or cry with us, we are not actors.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sonny-chiba/action-is-drama-if-we-cannot-make-the-audience-laugh-smile-or-cry/)

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> [An actor's body should be full of emotions, whether it is happiness or sorrow, pain or joy, enraged or elated.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/sonny-chiba/an-actor-s-body-should-be-full-of-emotions-whether-it-is-happiness-or/)

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