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Kyu Sakamoto was a Japanese singer and actor best known outside of Japan for his international hit song Sukiyaki which was sung in Japanese and sold over 13 million copies. It reached number one in the United States Billboard Hot 100 in June 1963.
How does Kyu Sakamoto look like? How did Kyu Sakamoto look like young?
This is how Kyu Sakamoto looks like. The photo hopefully gives you an impression of Kyu Sakamoto's look, life and work.
Photo by: Anybody, License: PD, http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kyu_house.jpg
When is Kyu Sakamoto's birthday?
Kyu Sakamoto was born on the , which was a Wednesday. Kyu Sakamoto's next birthday would be in 39 days (would be turning 85years old then).
How old would Kyu Sakamoto be today?
Today, Kyu Sakamoto would be 84 years old. To be more precise, Kyu Sakamoto would be 30682 days old or 736368 hours.
Are there any books, DVDs or other memorabilia of Kyu Sakamoto? Is there a Kyu Sakamoto action figure?
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What was Kyu Sakamoto's zodiac sign?
Kyu Sakamoto's zodiac sign was Sagittarius.
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The ruling planet of Sagittarius is Jupitor. Therefore, lucky days were Thursdays and lucky numbers were: 3, 12, 21 and 30. Violet, Purple, Red and Pink were Kyu Sakamoto's lucky colors. Typical positive character traits of Sagittarius include: Generosity, Altruism, Candour and Fearlessness. Negative character traits could be: Overconfidence, Bluntness, Brashness and Inconsistency.Was Kyu Sakamoto gay or straight?
Many people enjoy sharing rumors about the sexuality and sexual orientation of celebrities. We don't know for a fact whether Kyu Sakamoto was gay, bisexual or straight. However, feel free to tell us what you think! Vote by clicking below.
17% of all voters think that Kyu Sakamoto was gay (homosexual), 83% voted for straight (heterosexual), and 0% like to think that Kyu Sakamoto was actually bisexual.
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Is Kyu Sakamoto still alive? Are there any death rumors?
Unfortunately no, Kyu Sakamoto is not alive anymore. The death rumors are true.
How old was Kyu Sakamoto when he/she died?
Kyu Sakamoto was 43 years old when he/she died.
Was Kyu Sakamoto hot or not?
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When did Kyu Sakamoto die? How long ago was that?
Kyu Sakamoto died on the 12th of August 1985, which was a Monday. The tragic death occurred 41 years ago.
Do you have a photo of Kyu Sakamoto?
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Photo by: Hiroshi Sakamoto, License: PD-Japan-oldphoto, http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kyu_Iku_Sakamoto.JPG
What are other names for Kyu Sakamoto? Does Kyu Sakamoto have an alias?
Kyu Sakamoto is also know as Kyu-chan.
Did Kyu Sakamoto do drugs? Did Kyu Sakamoto smoke cigarettes or weed?
It is no secret that many celebrities have been caught with illegal drugs in the past. Some even openly admit their drug usuage. Do you think that Kyu Sakamoto did smoke cigarettes, weed or marijuhana? Or did Kyu Sakamoto do steroids, coke or even stronger drugs such as heroin? Tell us your opinion below.
What bands was Kyu Sakamoto in? Which artists did Kyu Sakamoto work with?
There are a few bands and artists Kyu Sakamoto collaborated with, for example: Danny_Iida_and_the_Paradise_Kings and Kayoko_Moriyama.
What instruments did Kyu Sakamoto play?
Kyu Sakamoto did know how to play various instruments. These are some of them: Guitar, Piano and Trumpet.
Which record label was Kyu Sakamoto signed to? What record labels was Kyu Sakamoto with in the past?
Kyu Sakamoto had record deals and affiliations with various record labels in the past. Some of the bigger labels include: Capitol Records and EMI Music Japan.
When did Kyu Sakamoto retire? When did Kyu Sakamoto end the active career?
Kyu Sakamoto retired in 1958, which is more than 68 years ago.
When did Kyu Sakamoto's career start? How long ago was that?
Kyu Sakamoto's career started in 1958. That is more than 68 years ago.
What kind of music did Kyu Sakamoto do? What genre was Kyu Sakamoto?
Kyu Sakamoto was known for a variety of different music styles. Genres Kyu Sakamoto is best known for are: Kay?kyoku, Pop music and Rock music.
Who are similar musical artists to Kyu Sakamoto?
Leah Flanagan, Anne Pigalle, Alex Kew, Raz-B and Saida Karoli are musical artists that are similar to Kyu Sakamoto. Click on their names to check out their FAQs.
What is Kyu Sakamoto doing now?
As mentioned above, Kyu Sakamoto died 41 years ago. Feel free to add stories and questions about Kyu Sakamoto's life as well as your comments below.
Are there any photos of Kyu Sakamoto's hairstyle or shirtless?
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What is Kyu Sakamoto's net worth in 2026? How much does Kyu Sakamoto earn?
According to various sources, Kyu Sakamoto's net worth has grown significantly in 2026. However, the numbers vary depending on the source. If you have current knowledge about Kyu Sakamoto's net worth, please feel free to share the information below.