Rocky Aoki

Rocky Aoki
青木 廣彰
Aoki, c. 1981
Born	Hiroaki Aoki (1938-10-09)October 9, 1938 Tokyo, Japan
Died	July 10, 2008(2008-07-10) (aged 69) New York City, New York, U.S.
Resting place	Kuhombutsu Joshin-ji, Setagaya ward, Tokyo, Japan
Alma mater	Keio University (no degree) New York City Community College (1963, A.A. in Management)
Occupations	Restaurateur Powerboat Racer
Known for	Founding Benihana, Double Eagle V
Spouses	Chizuru Kobayashi Aoki ​ ​ (m. 1964; div. 1981)​ Pamela Hilburger Aoki ​ ​ (m. 1981; div. 1991)​ Keiko Ono Aoki ​ (m. 2002)​
Children	7, including Steve and Devon
Relatives	Yumi Nu (granddaughter)

Hiroaki Aoki (青木 廣彰, Aoki Hiroaki, October 9, 1938 – July 10, 2008), better known as Rocky Aoki, was a Japanese-born American restaurateur, professional offshore powerboat racer and amateur wrestler. He was the founder of the Japanese cuisine restaurant chain Benihana, and Genesis magazine.

He was also the father of musician Steve Aoki and model and actress Devon Aoki.