Portrait of Akira Kurosawa

Akira Kurosawa

Bio: Akira Kurosawa (黒澤 明) was a Japanese filmmaker and painter who directed thirty films in a career spanning over five decades. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential filmmakers in the history of cinema
Born: Wed, Mar 23 1910
Birthplace: Shinagawa, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Death: Sun, Sep 06 1998
Akira Kurosawa is 88 years old
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Poster of Living
Living
Akira Kurosawa would have been no older than
88 in Living
as 'Original Film Writer'.
Fri, Nov 04 2022
Poster of The Magnificent Seven
The Magnificent Seven
Akira Kurosawa would have been no older than
88 in The Magnificent Seven
as 'Original Film Writer'.
Wed, Sep 14 2016
Poster of The Last Princess
The Last Princess
Akira Kurosawa would have been no older than
88 in The Last Princess
as 'Original Story'.
Sat, May 10 2008
Poster of Tsubaki Sanjuro
Tsubaki Sanjuro
Akira Kurosawa would have been no older than
88 in Tsubaki Sanjuro
as 'Writer'.
Sat, Dec 01 2007
Poster of Ikiru
Ikiru
Akira Kurosawa would have been no older than
88 in Ikiru
as 'Screenplay'.
Sun, Sep 09 2007
Poster of High and Low
High and Low
Akira Kurosawa would have been no older than
88 in High and Low
as 'Original Film Writer'.
Sat, Sep 08 2007
Poster of The Sea Is Watching
The Sea Is Watching
Akira Kurosawa would have been no older than
88 in The Sea Is Watching
as 'Screenplay'.
Sat, Jul 27 2002
Poster of Kaze no Youjinbou
Kaze no Youjinbou
Akira Kurosawa would have been no older than
88 in Kaze no Youjinbou
as 'Original Film Writer'.
Tue, Oct 02 2001
Poster of Dora-heita
Dora-heita
Akira Kurosawa would have been no older than
88 in Dora-heita
as 'Screenplay'.
Sat, May 13 2000
Poster of After the Rain
After the Rain
Akira Kurosawa would have been no older than
88 in After the Rain
as 'Writer'.
Sat, Jan 22 2000
Poster of Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
Akira Kurosawa would have been no older than
88 in Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
as 'Thanks'.
Wed, Oct 06 1999
Poster of Last Man Standing
Last Man Standing
Akira Kurosawa was
86 in Last Man Standing
as 'Original Film Writer'.
Fri, Sep 20 1996
Poster of Madadayo
Madadayo
Akira Kurosawa was
83 in Madadayo
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist, Editor, Screenplay'.
Sat, Apr 17 1993
Poster of Rhapsody in August
Rhapsody in August
Akira Kurosawa was
81 in Rhapsody in August
as 'Director, Editor, Screenplay'.
Sat, May 25 1991
Poster of Dreams
Dreams
Akira Kurosawa was
80 in Dreams
as 'Director, Screenplay, Storyboard Artist'.
Fri, May 11 1990
Poster of Runaway Train
Runaway Train
Akira Kurosawa was
75 in Runaway Train
as 'Original Film Writer'.
Fri, Nov 15 1985
Poster of Ran
Ran
Akira Kurosawa was
75 in Ran
as 'Screenplay, Director, Editor, Storyboard Artist'.
Sat, Jun 01 1985
Poster of Kagemusha
Kagemusha
Akira Kurosawa was
70 in Kagemusha
as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer, Executive Producer, Storyboard Artist, Editor'.
Sat, Apr 26 1980
Poster of Dersu Uzala
Dersu Uzala
Akira Kurosawa was
65 in Dersu Uzala
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Aug 02 1975
Poster of Stray Dog
Stray Dog
Akira Kurosawa was
63 in Stray Dog
as 'Original Story'.
Sat, Sep 29 1973
Poster of Song of the Horse
Song of the Horse
Akira Kurosawa was
61 in Song of the Horse
as 'Director'.
Tue, Aug 31 1971
Poster of Dodes'ka-den
Dodes'ka-den
Akira Kurosawa was
60 in Dodes'ka-den
as 'Screenplay, Director, Executive Producer'.
Sat, Oct 31 1970
Poster of The Last Day of Hsianyang
The Last Day of Hsianyang
Akira Kurosawa was
57 in The Last Day of Hsianyang
as 'Original Film Writer'.
Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of Sanshiro Sugata
Sanshiro Sugata
Akira Kurosawa was
55 in Sanshiro Sugata
as 'Writer, Producer'.
Sat, May 29 1965
Poster of Red Beard
Red Beard
Akira Kurosawa was
55 in Red Beard
as 'Director, Screenplay, Editor'.
Sat, Apr 03 1965
Poster of The Outrage
The Outrage
Akira Kurosawa was
54 in The Outrage
as 'Original Story'.
Wed, Oct 07 1964
Poster of A Fistful of Dollars
A Fistful of Dollars
Akira Kurosawa was
54 in A Fistful of Dollars
as 'Original Story'.
Sat, Sep 12 1964
Poster of Jakoman and Tetsu
Jakoman and Tetsu
Akira Kurosawa was
53 in Jakoman and Tetsu
as 'Screenplay'.
Sat, Feb 08 1964
Poster of High and Low
High and Low
Akira Kurosawa was
52 in High and Low
as 'Screenplay, Director, Associate Producer, Editor'.
Fri, Mar 01 1963
Poster of The Fencing Master
The Fencing Master
Akira Kurosawa was
52 in The Fencing Master
as 'Screenplay'.
Sun, Sep 30 1962
Poster of Sanjuro
Sanjuro
Akira Kurosawa was
51 in Sanjuro
as 'Screenplay, Director, Editor'.
Mon, Jan 01 1962
Poster of Yojimbo
Yojimbo
Akira Kurosawa was
51 in Yojimbo
as 'Director, Editor, Screenplay, Producer'.
Tue, Apr 25 1961
Poster of Play of the Week: Rashomon
Play of the Week: Rashomon
Akira Kurosawa was
50 in Play of the Week: Rashomon
as 'Original Film Writer'.
Mon, Dec 12 1960
Poster of The Magnificent Seven
The Magnificent Seven
Akira Kurosawa was
50 in The Magnificent Seven
as 'Original Film Writer'.
Wed, Oct 12 1960
Poster of The Bad Sleep Well
The Bad Sleep Well
Akira Kurosawa was
50 in The Bad Sleep Well
as 'Producer, Editor, Director, Writer'.
Mon, Sep 19 1960
Poster of Saga of the Vagabonds
Saga of the Vagabonds
Akira Kurosawa was
49 in Saga of the Vagabonds
as 'Writer, Script'.
Sun, Aug 09 1959
Poster of The Hidden Fortress
The Hidden Fortress
Akira Kurosawa was
48 in The Hidden Fortress
as 'Editor, Screenplay, Producer, Director'.
Sun, Dec 28 1958
Poster of Advance Patrol
Advance Patrol
Akira Kurosawa was
47 in Advance Patrol
as 'Screenplay'.
Sat, Dec 28 1957
Poster of The Lower Depths
The Lower Depths
Akira Kurosawa was
47 in The Lower Depths
as 'Producer, Editor, Director, Screenplay'.
Tue, Oct 01 1957
Poster of Throne of Blood
Throne of Blood
Akira Kurosawa was
46 in Throne of Blood
as 'Editor, Director, Producer, Screenplay'.
Tue, Jan 15 1957
Poster of I Live in Fear
I Live in Fear
Akira Kurosawa was
45 in I Live in Fear
as 'Story, Director'.
Tue, Nov 22 1955
Poster of Tomorrow I'll Be a Fire-Tree
Tomorrow I'll Be a Fire-Tree
Akira Kurosawa was
45 in Tomorrow I'll Be a Fire-Tree
as 'Screenplay, Editor'.
Wed, Oct 05 1955
Poster of Vanished Enlisted Man
Vanished Enlisted Man
Akira Kurosawa was
44 in Vanished Enlisted Man
as 'Screenplay'.
Fri, Jan 14 1955
Poster of Seven Samurai
Seven Samurai
Akira Kurosawa was
44 in Seven Samurai
as 'Director, Screenplay, Editor'.
Mon, Apr 26 1954
Poster of My Wonderful Yellow Car
My Wonderful Yellow Car
Akira Kurosawa was
42 in My Wonderful Yellow Car
as 'Screenplay'.
Thu, Jan 15 1953
Poster of Ikiru
Ikiru
Akira Kurosawa was
42 in Ikiru
as 'Director, Screenplay, Editor'.
Thu, Oct 09 1952
Poster of Sword for Hire
Sword for Hire
Akira Kurosawa was
42 in Sword for Hire
as 'Screenplay'.
Thu, May 22 1952
Poster of The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail
The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail
Akira Kurosawa was
42 in The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail
as 'Director, Writer'.
Thu, Apr 24 1952
Poster of Vendetta of a Samurai
Vendetta of a Samurai
Akira Kurosawa was
41 in Vendetta of a Samurai
as 'Writer'.
Thu, Jan 03 1952
Poster of The Den of Beasts
The Den of Beasts
Akira Kurosawa was
41 in The Den of Beasts
as 'Screenplay'.
Fri, Jun 08 1951
Poster of The Idiot
The Idiot
Akira Kurosawa was
41 in The Idiot
as 'Director, Editor, Screenplay'.
Wed, May 23 1951
Poster of Beyond Love and Hate
Beyond Love and Hate
Akira Kurosawa was
40 in Beyond Love and Hate
as 'Screenplay'.
Thu, Jan 11 1951
Poster of Fencing Master
Fencing Master
Akira Kurosawa was
40 in Fencing Master
as 'Adaptation'.
Sat, Aug 26 1950
Poster of Rashomon
Rashomon
Akira Kurosawa was
40 in Rashomon
as 'Director, Editor, Screenplay'.
Sat, Aug 26 1950
Poster of Jiruba no Tetsu
Jiruba no Tetsu
Akira Kurosawa was
40 in Jiruba no Tetsu
as 'Screenplay'.
Sat, Aug 12 1950
Poster of Scandal
Scandal
Akira Kurosawa was
40 in Scandal
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Wed, Apr 26 1950
Poster of Escape at Dawn
Escape at Dawn
Akira Kurosawa was
39 in Escape at Dawn
as 'Screenplay'.
Sun, Jan 08 1950
Poster of Stray Dog
Stray Dog
Akira Kurosawa was
39 in Stray Dog
as 'Writer, Director, Associate Producer'.
Mon, Oct 17 1949
Poster of Jakoman and Tetsu
Jakoman and Tetsu
Akira Kurosawa was
39 in Jakoman and Tetsu
as 'Writer'.
Mon, Jul 11 1949
Poster of The Quiet Duel
The Quiet Duel
Akira Kurosawa was
38 in The Quiet Duel
as 'Writer, Director'.
Sat, Mar 19 1949
Poster of Lady From Hell
Lady From Hell
Akira Kurosawa was
38 in Lady From Hell
as 'Writer'.
Tue, Mar 15 1949
Poster of The Portrait
The Portrait
Akira Kurosawa was
38 in The Portrait
as 'Screenplay'.
Tue, Aug 03 1948
Poster of Drunken Angel
Drunken Angel
Akira Kurosawa was
38 in Drunken Angel
as 'Director, Writer'.
Tue, Apr 27 1948
Poster of Snow Trail
Snow Trail
Akira Kurosawa was
37 in Snow Trail
as 'Screenplay'.
Tue, Aug 05 1947
Poster of One Wonderful Sunday
One Wonderful Sunday
Akira Kurosawa was
37 in One Wonderful Sunday
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Tue, Jul 01 1947
Poster of Four Love Stories
Four Love Stories
Akira Kurosawa was
37 in Four Love Stories
as 'Screenplay'.
Tue, Apr 01 1947
Poster of No Regrets for Our Youth
No Regrets for Our Youth
Akira Kurosawa was
36 in No Regrets for Our Youth
as 'Editor, Writer, Director'.
Tue, Oct 29 1946
Poster of Those Who Make Tomorrow
Those Who Make Tomorrow
Akira Kurosawa was
36 in Those Who Make Tomorrow
as 'Director'.
Thu, May 02 1946
Poster of Sanshiro Sugata Part Two
Sanshiro Sugata Part Two
Akira Kurosawa was
35 in Sanshiro Sugata Part Two
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Thu, May 03 1945
Poster of Bravo! Tebare Ishin
Bravo! Tebare Ishin
Akira Kurosawa was
34 in Bravo! Tebare Ishin
as 'Screenplay'.
Thu, Jan 11 1945
Poster of The Most Beautiful
The Most Beautiful
Akira Kurosawa was
34 in The Most Beautiful
as 'Director, Writer'.
Thu, Apr 13 1944
Poster of Wrestling-Ring Festival
Wrestling-Ring Festival
Akira Kurosawa was
34 in Wrestling-Ring Festival
as 'Writer'.
Thu, Mar 30 1944
Poster of World of Love
World of Love
Akira Kurosawa was
33 in World of Love
as 'Writer'.
Wed, Apr 14 1943
Poster of Sanshiro Sugata
Sanshiro Sugata
Akira Kurosawa was
33 in Sanshiro Sugata
as 'Director, Editor, Screenplay'.
Thu, Mar 25 1943
Poster of Wings of Victory
Wings of Victory
Akira Kurosawa was
32 in Wings of Victory
as 'Writer'.
Thu, Oct 15 1942
Poster of Currents of Youth
Currents of Youth
Akira Kurosawa was
31 in Currents of Youth
as 'Story'.
Sat, Feb 14 1942
Poster of Horse
Horse
Akira Kurosawa was
30 in Horse
as 'Assistant Director, Writer'.
Tue, Mar 11 1941
Poster of Roppa's Honeymoon
Roppa's Honeymoon
Akira Kurosawa was
29 in Roppa's Honeymoon
as 'Assistant Director'.
Thu, Jan 04 1940
Poster of Easy Alley
Easy Alley
Akira Kurosawa was
29 in Easy Alley
as 'Assistant Director'.
Tue, Sep 19 1939
Poster of Enoken’s Shrewd Period
Enoken’s Shrewd Period
Akira Kurosawa was
28 in Enoken’s Shrewd Period
as 'Assistant Director'.
Wed, Jan 11 1939
Poster of Enoken's Surprising Life
Enoken's Surprising Life
Akira Kurosawa was
28 in Enoken's Surprising Life
as 'Assistant Director'.
Thu, Dec 29 1938
Poster of Composition Class
Composition Class
Akira Kurosawa was
28 in Composition Class
as 'Assistant Director'.
Sun, Aug 21 1938
Poster of Tojuro's Love
Tojuro's Love
Akira Kurosawa was
28 in Tojuro's Love
as 'Assistant Director'.
Sun, May 01 1938
Poster of Subterranean Heat
Subterranean Heat
Akira Kurosawa was
27 in Subterranean Heat
as 'Assistant Director'.
Tue, Feb 01 1938
Poster of The Beautiful Hawk
The Beautiful Hawk
Akira Kurosawa was
27 in The Beautiful Hawk
as 'First Assistant Director'.
Fri, Oct 01 1937
Poster of Avalanche
Avalanche
Akira Kurosawa was
27 in Avalanche
as 'Second Unit, Assistant Director'.
Thu, Jul 01 1937
Poster of Japanese Women's Textbook
Japanese Women's Textbook
Akira Kurosawa was
27 in Japanese Women's Textbook
as 'Third Assistant Director'.
Fri, May 21 1937
Poster of Saga of the Vagabonds, Part Two: Forward at Dawn
Saga of the Vagabonds, Part Two: Forward at Dawn
Akira Kurosawa was
26 in Saga of the Vagabonds, Part Two: Forward at Dawn
as 'Third Assistant Director'.
Sat, Feb 20 1937
Poster of A Tale of Thieves in War Time: Part 1 - Tiger and Wolf
A Tale of Thieves in War Time: Part 1 - Tiger and Wolf
Akira Kurosawa was
26 in A Tale of Thieves in War Time: Part 1 - Tiger and Wolf
as 'Third Assistant Director'.
Thu, Feb 11 1937
Poster of Enoken's The Millionaire, Part 2
Enoken's The Millionaire, Part 2
Akira Kurosawa was
26 in Enoken's The Millionaire, Part 2
as 'Third Assistant Director'.
Tue, Sep 01 1936
Poster of Enoken's The Millionaire, Part 1
Enoken's The Millionaire, Part 1
Akira Kurosawa was
26 in Enoken's The Millionaire, Part 1
as 'Third Assistant Director'.
Tue, Jul 21 1936
Poster of Paradise of the Virgin Flowers
Paradise of the Virgin Flowers
Akira Kurosawa was
26 in Paradise of the Virgin Flowers
as 'Assistant Director'.
Thu, Jun 11 1936
Poster of A Fistful of Dollars Remake
A Fistful of Dollars Remake
Akira Kurosawa will be
88+ in A Fistful of Dollars Remake
as 'Original Film Writer'.
Unreleased
Poster of Highest 2 Lowest
Highest 2 Lowest
Akira Kurosawa will be
88+ in Highest 2 Lowest
as 'Original Film Writer'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Samurai 7
Samurai 7
Akira Kurosawa would have been no older than
88 in Samurai 7
as 'Original Concept, Creator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 12 2004