Career
Active 1983 – 1988
Biography
About Shinobu Horie
Measured at 5'4" with an E-cup figure and 35–23–35 dimensions, Shinobu Horie was a Japanese actress, gravure idol, and musician active from 1983 to 1988. She began her career around age 18 and worked for five years before her death in 1988. Born in Kiyosu, Aichi, Japan, she was ethnically Asian. She weighed 106 lbs. Her measurements corresponded to a waist–hip ratio of 0.66, a distinctive stat among her peers.
Horie's career spanned multiple entertainment fields. As a gravure idol, she posed for magazine shoots and photo books, a common pathway for actresses of that era. She also pursued music, though details of her recordings are sparse. Her film and television roles remain part of her legacy, as does her untimely passing at age 23 on September 13, 1988. Today, her work is remembered by fans of 1980s Japanese pop culture.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Tuesday 13th of September 1988 (age 23)
- Years Active
- 1983-1988 (started around 18 years old; 5 years active)
- Birthplace
- Kiyosu, Aichi, Japan
- Ethnicity
- Asian
Body
- Weight
- 106 lbs (or 48 kg)
- Measurements
- 35–23–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.66
- Bra/Cup Size
- E
Frequently asked
What was her career timeline?
She was active from 1983 to 1988, starting around age 18, which means she only had about five years in the industry before her death.
How old was she at death?
She died on September 13, 1988, at age 23, having been born on August 18, 1965.
In what areas did she work?
She was known as an actress, a gravure idol, and a musician, making her a multi-talented performer of her time.
Did you know
- Her waist-to-hip ratio of 0.66 was notably low, a measurement often associated with high physical attractiveness.
- Born in Kiyosu, Aichi, she was one of many idols from the Nagoya area who moved to Tokyo for work.
- Her career of just five years was cut short by her death at age 23, leaving a brief but distinct body of work.
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