Jirō Yabuki
Jirō Yabuki (矢吹二朗, Yabuki Jirō, born Mitsuho Maeda, 6 January 1949) also known as Jirō Chiba is a retired Japanese actor. His older brother was Sonny Chiba. He is known for playing the role of Kazuya Taki in the tokusatsu superhero series Kamen Rider.
Jirō Yabuki | |
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| Born | Mitsuho Maeda 6 January 1949 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1967–1982 |
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He started his acting career at the Bungakuza theatre company in 1967. In 1970, he joined Sonny Chiba's production company and often co-starred with Sonny in many films. His first starring role in the film was in Gekitotsu! Aikidō. In 1976, he changed his stage name from Jirō Chiba to Jirō Yabuki.
He announced his retirement as an actor in 1982.
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