Hiroaki Aoki

Entrepreneur

Birthday October 9, 1938

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Japan

DEATH DATE Jul 10, 2008 (69)

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About

Founder of the Japanese steakhouse chain Benihana.

Before Fame

He was as interested in sports as he was in rock music growing up.

Trivia

He qualified as a wrestler for the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome.

Family Life

His father was the first investor in Benihana and the one who gave the restaurant chain its name.

Associated With

His daughter was the popular model and actress Devon Aoki.