Frankie Sakai

Japanese comedian (1929-1996)
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Summary

Frankie Sakai was born on February 13, 1929[1], in Kagoshima[2]. He died on June 10, 1996[3], in Minato[4]. He worked as a comedian[5], actor[6], jazz musician[7], drummer[8], and television presenter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,600 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Japan[11], Empire of Japan[12]
  • Native language: Japanese[13]
  • Ethnic group: Japanese people[14]
  • Occupation: film actor[15], musician[16]
  • Educated at: Keio University[17]
  • Award received: Medal with Purple Ribbon[18], Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Actor[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Commons category: Frankie Sakai[21]
  • Cause of death: liver failure[22]
  • Family name: Sakai[23]
  • Given name: Frankie[24], Masatoshi[25]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[27]
  • Birth name: 堺 正俊[28]
  • Name in native language: フランキー堺[29]
  • Time period: 20th century[30]
  • Writing language: Japanese[31]

Why It Matters

Frankie Sakai has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Frankie Sakai born?

Frankie Sakai was born in Kagoshima[2].

Where did Frankie Sakai die?

Frankie Sakai passed away in Minato[4].

What did Frankie Sakai do for work?

Frankie Sakai worked as a comedian[5], actor[6], jazz musician[7], drummer[8], and television presenter[9].

Where did Frankie Sakai go to school?

Frankie Sakai was educated at Keio University[17].

What awards did Frankie Sakai receive?

Honors received include Medal with Purple Ribbon[18] and Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Actor[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . Japan Search. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 13w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-07-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 22w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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