Akira Sakata
Japanese jazz saxophonist, actor, researcher (1945-)
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Summary
Akira Sakata was born on February 21, 1945[1], in Kure[2]. He has worked as an actor[3], clarinetist[4], pianist[5], jazz musician[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (742 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Japan[9]
- Occupation: saxophonist[10], composer[11], musician[12]
- Employer: Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences[13]
- Educated at: Hiroshima University[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Genre: jazz[16], free jazz[17]
- Commons category: Akira Sakata[18]
- Family name: Sakata[19]
- Given name: Akira[20]
- Official website: http://www.akira-sakata.com/english/about/about.html[21]
- Instrument: clarinet[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[23]
- Name in native language: 坂田明[24]
- Name in kana: さかた あきら[25]
- Start of work period: 1972[26]
- P14588: 307999[27]
- P14750: 3406-BAE1-9D54-9F24-9FA7[28]
Why It Matters
Akira Sakata has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Akira Sakata born?
Akira Sakata's place of birth was Kure[2].
What did Akira Sakata do for work?
Akira Sakata worked as an actor[3], clarinetist[4], pianist[5], jazz musician[6], and writer[7].
Where did Akira Sakata go to school?
Akira Sakata was educated at Hiroshima University[14].