Obituary of Akira Kurosawa

Akira Kurosawa

Akira Kurosawa (born March 23, 1910 in Tokyo, Japan) was a filmmaker, artist, film producer who was best known for directing 30 films in a career spanning over five decades which include Druken Angel (1948), Rashomon (1950), Ikiru (1952), Seven Samurai (1954), Throne of Blood (1957), The Hidden Fortress (1958), Dersu Uzala (1975), and Ran (1985). Akira died on September 6, 1998 and his death was because of a stroke. He died at age 88.

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Akira Kurosawa Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Kurosawa, Akira
Common Name: Akira Kurosawa
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
Birth Date: March 23, 1910
Age: 88 (at death)
Also Known As: The Emperor, Wind Man
Occupations:
Active Years: 1936-1993

Net Worth: $5 million
Nationality: Japanese
Favorite Food: Mountain Dew
Favorite Color: Chartreuse
Favorite Scent: Acqua Di Gio
Favorite Actor: Buster Keaton

Akira's Family Tree

Birth Name: Akira Kurosawa
Father: Isamu Kurosawa (1864-1948)
Mother: Shima Kurosawa (1870-1952)
Brother(s):

Heigo Kurosawa (1906-1933)

Spouse/Partner:

Yōko Yaguchi (married May 21, 1945-February 1, 1985, her death)

Son(s):

Hisao Kurosawa (born December 20, 1945)

Daughter(s):

Kazuko Kurosawa (born April 29, 1954)

Death Notice:

Date: September 06 1998 at age 88
Place: Tokyo, Japan
Cause of Death: Stroke

Category Tags:

Filmmaker Artist Film Producer Japanese Born on March 23rd Born in 1910 Died in 1998 Died at age 88 Died from Stroke

Akira's Notable Roles:

Drunken Angel
Rashomon
Ikiru
Seven Samurai
Throne of Blood
The Hidden Fortress
Dersu Uzala
Ran

Quotable Quotes:

"Throughout his eventful lifetime, filmmaker Akira Kurosawa revolutionized the world of cinema and left an unparalleled legacy that continues to inspire and shape the industry. (V)"

"Akira Kurosawa had a long and illustrious career as a filmmaker, gaining international recognition and acclaim for his innovative storytelling and technical mastery, until the end of his life when he faced financial struggles and health issues. (V)"

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