Actor
Born Apr 29, 1901 · Tokyo, Japan
Active 2025–1989 · 5′5″ (165 cm) · Awards: Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece, Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Order of the White Eagle, Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers, 1st class, Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum, Order of St. Andrew, Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, Order of the Golden Kite
Emperor Shōwa (29 April 1901 – 7 January 1989), commonly known in English-speaking countries by his personal name Hirohito, was the 124th emperor of Japan, ruling from 25 December 1926 until his death in 1989.