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Harold Sakata - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 01, 1920 |
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| Died | July 29, 1982 (age 62) |
| Birthplace | Holualoa, Hawaii, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Harold Sakata's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Portraying Oddjob in the James Bond film 'Goldfinger' (1964) |
Intro
Harold Sakata was a Japanese-American actor, professional wrestler, and Olympic weightlifter best known for his role as Oddjob in the James Bond film 'Goldfinger.'
Early Life & Background
Harold Sakata was born in Holualoa, Hawaii, to Japanese immigrants. He grew up in Hawaii and became interested in sports and physical fitness at a young age, eventually focusing on weightlifting and wrestling.
Career Highlights
- Won a silver medal for the United States in weightlifting at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.
- Became a professional wrestler under the ring name 'Tosh Togo.'
- Gained international fame for his portrayal of Oddjob, the mute henchman in the 1964 James Bond film 'Goldfinger.'
- Appeared in other films and television shows, often cast in villainous roles.
Trivia
- He stood 5'10" and weighed around 284 lbs during his competitive years.
- The iconic steel-brimmed bowler hat used in 'Goldfinger' weighed approximately 10 pounds.
- He suffered injuries while filming 'Goldfinger,' including during scenes involving the hat.
- Sakata was known for his gentle and friendly demeanor off-screen.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Harold Sakata born?
Harold Sakata was born the 1 July 1920.
Where is Harold Sakata from?
Holualoa, Hawaii, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About July 1st, 1920, in brief:
- Historical events: On July 1, 1920, Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators pitched a no-hitter against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, winning 1-0. This was the only no-hitter of Johnson's illustrious career.
- Day of the week: July 1st, 1920 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Patches by Nora Bayes
- Popular movie: Way Down East directed by D.W. Griffith
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