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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 14 2016
Poster of At the Gate of the Ghost
At the Gate of the Ghost
Akira Kurosawa would have been no older than 88 in At the Gate of the Ghost as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 2011
Poster of The Last Princess
The Last Princess
Akira Kurosawa would have been no older than 88 in The Last Princess as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 10 2008
Poster of Seven Samurai
Seven Samurai
Akira Kurosawa would have been no older than 88 in Seven Samurai as 'Original Film Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2008
Poster of Tsubaki Sanjuro
Tsubaki Sanjuro
Akira Kurosawa would have been no older than 88 in Tsubaki Sanjuro as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 2007
Poster of Ikiru
Ikiru
Akira Kurosawa would have been no older than 88 in Ikiru as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 27 2002
Poster of Kaze no Yojimbo
Kaze no Yojimbo
Akira Kurosawa would have been no older than 88 in Kaze no Yojimbo as 'Original Film Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 02 2001
Poster of Dora-heita
Dora-heita
Akira Kurosawa would have been no older than 88 in Dora-heita as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 06 1999
Poster of Last Man Standing
Last Man Standing
Akira Kurosawa was 86 in Last Man Standing as 'Original Film Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 1996
Poster of Madadayo
Madadayo
Akira Kurosawa was 83 in Madadayo as 'Director, Storyboard Artist, Editor, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 17 1993
Poster of Rhapsody in August
Rhapsody in August
Akira Kurosawa was 81 in Rhapsody in August as 'Director, Editor, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 25 1991
Poster of Dreams
Dreams
Akira Kurosawa was 80 in Dreams as 'Director, Screenplay, Storyboard Artist'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 11 1990
Poster of Runaway Train
Runaway Train
Akira Kurosawa was 75 in Runaway Train as 'Original Film Writer, Story'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 1985
Poster of Ran
Ran
Akira Kurosawa was 75 in Ran as 'Screenplay, Director, Editor, Storyboard Artist'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 1985
Poster of Kagemusha
Kagemusha
Akira Kurosawa was 70 in Kagemusha as 'Director, Screenplay, Producer, Executive Producer, Storyboard Artist, Editor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 26 1980
Poster of Dersu Uzala
Dersu Uzala
Akira Kurosawa was 65 in Dersu Uzala as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 02 1975
Poster of Stray Dog
Stray Dog
Akira Kurosawa was 63 in Stray Dog as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 31 1970
Poster of Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo
Akira Kurosawa was 59 in Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo as 'Original Concept'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 15 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of Sanshiro Sugata
Sanshiro Sugata
Akira Kurosawa was 55 in Sanshiro Sugata as 'Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 29 1965
Poster of Red Beard
Red Beard
Akira Kurosawa was 55 in Red Beard as 'Director, Screenplay, Editor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 03 1965
Poster of The Outrage
The Outrage
Akira Kurosawa was 54 in The Outrage as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 12 1964
Poster of Jakoman and Tetsu
Jakoman and Tetsu
Akira Kurosawa was 53 in Jakoman and Tetsu as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 08 1964
Poster of Legacy of the 500,000
Legacy of the 500,000
Akira Kurosawa was 53 in Legacy of the 500,000 as 'Editor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 18 1963
Poster of High and Low
High and Low
Akira Kurosawa was 52 in High and Low as 'Screenplay, Director, Associate Producer, Editor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1963
Poster of The Fencing Master
The Fencing Master
Akira Kurosawa was 52 in The Fencing Master as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 30 1962
Poster of Sanjuro
Sanjuro
Akira Kurosawa was 51 in Sanjuro as 'Screenplay, Director, Editor'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1962
Poster of Yojimbo
Yojimbo
Akira Kurosawa was 51 in Yojimbo as 'Director, Editor, Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 12 1960
Poster of The Magnificent Seven
The Magnificent Seven
Akira Kurosawa was 50 in The Magnificent Seven as 'Original Film Writer'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 28 1958
Poster of Advance Patrol
Advance Patrol
Akira Kurosawa was 47 in Advance Patrol as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 05 1955
Poster of Vanished Enlisted Man
Vanished Enlisted Man
Akira Kurosawa was 44 in Vanished Enlisted Man as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 14 1955
Poster of Seven Samurai
Seven Samurai
Akira Kurosawa was 44 in Seven Samurai as 'Director, Screenplay, Editor'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 15 1953
Poster of Ikiru
Ikiru
Akira Kurosawa was 42 in Ikiru as 'Director, Screenplay, Editor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 09 1952
Poster of Sword for Hire
Sword for Hire
Akira Kurosawa was 42 in Sword for Hire as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: 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, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 08 1951
Poster of The Idiot
The Idiot
Akira Kurosawa was 41 in The Idiot as 'Director, Editor, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 11 1951
Poster of Fencing Master
Fencing Master
Akira Kurosawa was 40 in Fencing Master as 'Adaptation'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 26 1950
Poster of Rashomon
Rashomon
Akira Kurosawa was 40 in Rashomon as 'Director, Editor, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 26 1950
Poster of Jiruba no Tetsu
Jiruba no Tetsu
Akira Kurosawa was 40 in Jiruba no Tetsu as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 12 1950
Poster of Scandal
Scandal
Akira Kurosawa was 40 in Scandal as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 26 1950
Poster of Escape at Dawn
Escape at Dawn
Akira Kurosawa was 39 in Escape at Dawn as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 08 1950
Poster of Stray Dog
Stray Dog
Akira Kurosawa was 39 in Stray Dog as 'Writer, Director, Associate Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 17 1949
Poster of Jakoman and Tetsu
Jakoman and Tetsu
Akira Kurosawa was 39 in Jakoman and Tetsu as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 11 1949
Poster of Flirtation in Spring
Flirtation in Spring
Akira Kurosawa was 39 in Flirtation in Spring as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 12 1949
Poster of The Quiet Duel
The Quiet Duel
Akira Kurosawa was 38 in The Quiet Duel as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 19 1949
Poster of Lady From Hell
Lady From Hell
Akira Kurosawa was 38 in Lady From Hell as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 15 1949
Poster of The Portrait
The Portrait
Akira Kurosawa was 38 in The Portrait as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 03 1948
Poster of Drunken Angel
Drunken Angel
Akira Kurosawa was 38 in Drunken Angel as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 27 1948
Poster of Snow Trail
Snow Trail
Akira Kurosawa was 37 in Snow Trail as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 05 1947
Poster of One Wonderful Sunday
One Wonderful Sunday
Akira Kurosawa was 37 in One Wonderful Sunday as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 01 1947
Poster of Four Love Stories
Four Love Stories
Akira Kurosawa was 37 in Four Love Stories as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 03 1945
Poster of Bravo! Tebare Ishin
Bravo! Tebare Ishin
Akira Kurosawa was 34 in Bravo! Tebare Ishin as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 11 1945
Poster of The Most Beautiful
The Most Beautiful
Akira Kurosawa was 34 in The Most Beautiful as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 13 1944
Poster of Wrestling-Ring Festival
Wrestling-Ring Festival
Akira Kurosawa was 34 in Wrestling-Ring Festival as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 30 1944
Poster of World of Love
World of Love
Akira Kurosawa was 33 in World of Love as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 14 1943
Poster of Sanshiro Sugata
Sanshiro Sugata
Akira Kurosawa was 33 in Sanshiro Sugata as 'Director, Editor, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 25 1943
Poster of Wings of Victory
Wings of Victory
Akira Kurosawa was 32 in Wings of Victory as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 14 1942
Poster of Currents of Youth
Currents of Youth
Akira Kurosawa was 31 in Currents of Youth as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 14 1942
Poster of Horse
Horse
Akira Kurosawa was 30 in Horse as 'Assistant Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 11 1941
Poster of The Monkey King
The Monkey King
Akira Kurosawa was 30 in The Monkey King as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 06 1940
Poster of Enoken's Cropped Hair
Enoken's Cropped Hair
Akira Kurosawa was 30 in Enoken's Cropped Hair as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 27 1940
Poster of Roppa's Honeymoon
Roppa's Honeymoon
Akira Kurosawa was 29 in Roppa's Honeymoon as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 04 1940
Poster of Easy Alley
Easy Alley
Akira Kurosawa was 29 in Easy Alley as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 29 1938
Poster of Composition Class
Composition Class
Akira Kurosawa was 28 in Composition Class as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 21 1938
Poster of Tojuro's Love
Tojuro's Love
Akira Kurosawa was 28 in Tojuro's Love as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 01 1938
Poster of Subterranean Heat
Subterranean Heat
Akira Kurosawa was 27 in Subterranean Heat as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 01 1938
Poster of The Beautiful Hawk
The Beautiful Hawk
Akira Kurosawa was 27 in The Beautiful Hawk as 'Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1937
Poster of Enoken's Chikiri Kinta Part 2 – Returning Is Scary, but the Weather Will Clear If You Wait
Enoken's Chikiri Kinta Part 2 – Returning Is Scary, but the Weather Will Clear If You Wait
Akira Kurosawa was 27 in Enoken's Chikiri Kinta Part 2 – Returning Is Scary, but the Weather Will Clear If You Wait as 'Third Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 01 1937
Poster of Enoken's Chikiri Kinta Part 1 – Momma, the Hat: The Nice Way
Enoken's Chikiri Kinta Part 1 – Momma, the Hat: The Nice Way
Akira Kurosawa was 27 in Enoken's Chikiri Kinta Part 1 – Momma, the Hat: The Nice Way as 'Third Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 11 1937
Poster of Avalanche
Avalanche
Akira Kurosawa was 27 in Avalanche as 'Second Unit, Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 21 1937
Poster of A Husband's Chastity: Fall Again
A Husband's Chastity: Fall Again
Akira Kurosawa was 27 in A Husband's Chastity: Fall Again as 'Third Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 01 1937
Poster of A Husband's Chastity: If Spring Comes & Fall Once Again
A Husband's Chastity: If Spring Comes & Fall Once Again
Akira Kurosawa was 27 in A Husband's Chastity: If Spring Comes & Fall Once Again as 'Third Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1937
Poster of A Husband's Chastity: If Spring Comes
A Husband's Chastity: If Spring Comes
Akira Kurosawa was 27 in A Husband's Chastity: If Spring Comes as 'Third Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 20 1937
Poster of Saga of the Vagabonds, Part One: Tiger and Wolf
Saga of the Vagabonds, Part One: Tiger and Wolf
Akira Kurosawa was 26 in Saga of the Vagabonds, Part One: Tiger and Wolf as 'Third Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 11 1937
Poster of Tokyo Rhapsody
Tokyo Rhapsody
Akira Kurosawa was 26 in Tokyo Rhapsody as 'Third Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1936
Poster of Enoken’s Ten Millions Sequel
Enoken’s Ten Millions Sequel
Akira Kurosawa was 26 in Enoken’s Ten Millions Sequel as 'Third Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 01 1936
Poster of Enoken’s Ten Millions
Enoken’s Ten Millions
Akira Kurosawa was 26 in Enoken’s Ten Millions as 'Third Assistant Director'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Highest 2 Lowest
Highest 2 Lowest
Akira Kurosawa will be 88+ in Highest 2 Lowest as 'Original Film Writer'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Samurai 7
Samurai 7
Akira Kurosawa would have been no older than 88 in Samurai 7 as 'Original Concept'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 12 2004