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[[File:Samurai Howa 8.jpg|thumb|right|400px|{{PAGENAME}} (1939-2021) holds a [[Howa Type 64]] as Lt. Yoshiaki Iba in ''[[G.I. Samurai]]''.]] | [[File:Samurai Howa 8.jpg|thumb|right|400px|{{PAGENAME}} (1939-2021) holds a [[Howa Type 64]] as Lt. Yoshiaki Iba in ''[[G.I. Samurai]]''.]] | ||
[[File:DC-M29-7.jpg|thumb|right|400px|{{PAGENAME}} (1939-2021) holds a [[Smith & Wesson Model 29]] as Joji Kano in ''[[Doberman Cop]]''.]] | |||
Shin'ichi "Sonny" Chiba is a Japanese martial artist/actor/director who gained a cult following for his role in ''The Street Fighter'' martial arts film series. In the ensuing years, he has appeared in such films as ''[[Aces: Iron Eagle III]]'', ''[[G.I. Samurai]]'', and ''[[Kill Bill: Vol. 1]]'', where he portrayed legendary sword maker Hattori Hanzō.Sonny Chiba passed away on August 19,2021 due to complications from COVID-19 pneumonia. He was 82 years old at the time of his death. | Shin'ichi "Sonny" Chiba is a Japanese martial artist/actor/director who gained a cult following for his role in ''The Street Fighter'' martial arts film series. In the ensuing years, he has appeared in such films as ''[[Aces: Iron Eagle III]]'', ''[[G.I. Samurai]]'', and ''[[Kill Bill: Vol. 1]]'', where he portrayed legendary sword maker Hattori Hanzō.Sonny Chiba passed away on August 19,2021 due to complications from COVID-19 pneumonia. He was 82 years old at the time of his death. | ||
Latest revision as of 09:07, 17 September 2023
Shin'ichi "Sonny" Chiba is a Japanese martial artist/actor/director who gained a cult following for his role in The Street Fighter martial arts film series. In the ensuing years, he has appeared in such films as Aces: Iron Eagle III, G.I. Samurai, and Kill Bill: Vol. 1, where he portrayed legendary sword maker Hattori Hanzō.Sonny Chiba passed away on August 19,2021 due to complications from COVID-19 pneumonia. He was 82 years old at the time of his death.
For the films directed by Shin'ichi Chiba, please visit the talk page.
Shin'ichi Chiba can be seen using the following weapons in the following films:
Film
| Gun | Character | Title | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith & Wesson Model 29 | Joji Kano | Doberman Cop | 8 3/8" barrel | 1977 |
| Howa Type 64 | Lt. Yoshiaki Iba | G.I. Samurai | 1979 | |
| M1911A1 | Lt. Yoshiaki Iba | G.I. Samurai | 1979 | |
| Howa M300 | Lt. Yoshiaki Iba | G.I. Samurai | 1979 | |
| Sumitomo M2HB | Lt. Yoshiaki Iba | G.I. Samurai | 1979 | |
| Sumitomo NTK-62 | Lt. Yoshiaki Iba | G.I. Samurai | 1979 | |
| M72 LAW | Lt. Yoshiaki Iba | G.I. Samurai | 1979 | |
| M3A1 "Grease Gun" | Lt. Yoshiaki Iba | G.I. Samurai | 1979 | |
| Mk 2 hand grenade | Lt. Yoshiaki Iba | G.I. Samurai | 1979 | |
| Nambu Type 14 | Horikoshi | Aces: Iron Eagle III | 1992 |