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Akira Kurosawa

Japanese filmmaker (1910–1998)
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Akira Kurosawa was born March 23, 1910, in Ōi.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] He worked as a film director, film producer, screenwriter, film editor, writer, and director.[7][2][10][11][12][13] He was a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.[14]

He was married to Yōko Yaguchi (1945–1985).[15] His awards included Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Order of Culture, Ramon Magsaysay Award, Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Director, and Praemium Imperiale.[16][17][18][19]

He died September 6, 1998, in Seijō.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] The cause of death was watershed stroke.[20]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: An'yō-in Temple[9]
  • Spouse: Yōko Yaguchi[10]
  • Child: Kazuko Kurosawa[11], Hisao Kurosawa[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Empire of Japan[13], Japan[14]
  • Native language: Japanese[15]
  • Ethnic group: Japanese people[16]
  • Occupation: director[17], producer[18], painter[19], film screenwriter[20]
  • Award received: Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[21], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[22], Order of Culture[23], Ramon Magsaysay Award[24], Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Director[25], Praemium Imperiale[26], Order of Friendship of Peoples[27], Person of Cultural Merit[28], People's Honour Award[29], Asahi Prize[30], Academy Honorary Award[31], Mainichi Film Award for Best Director[32], Kinema Junpo Award for Best Film of the Year[33], Mainichi Film Award for Best Film[34]
  • Sex or gender: male[35]

Why It Matters

Akira Kurosawa has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

He has been cited as an influence by Guy Ritchie[38], a film director[39], b. 1968[40], of United Kingdom[41], awarded the Edgar Awards[42]; Paul Thomas Anderson[43], a film director[44], b. 1970[45], of United States[46], awarded the Cannes Best Director Award[47]; and Miho Mosulishvili[48], a playwright[49], b. 1962[50], of Soviet Union[51], awarded the Honor Medal[52].

FAQs

Where was Akira Kurosawa born?

Akira Kurosawa was born in Ōi[1].

Where did Akira Kurosawa die?

Akira Kurosawa passed away in Seijō[2].

Who was Akira Kurosawa married to?

Akira Kurosawa's spouses include Yōko Yaguchi[10].

What did Akira Kurosawa do for work?

Akira Kurosawa worked as a film director[3], film producer[4], screenwriter[5], film editor[6], and writer[7].

What awards did Akira Kurosawa receive?

Honors received include Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[21], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[22], Order of Culture[23], and Ramon Magsaysay Award[24].

Who did Akira Kurosawa influence?

Akira Kurosawa has been cited as an influence by Guy Ritchie[38], Paul Thomas Anderson[43], and Miho Mosulishvili[48].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [1] ↑ . Carnegie Hall linked open data. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . ebsco.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . ebsco.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Filmdienst. Retrieved . filmdienst.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . www.acmi.net.au. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . www.acmi.net.au. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . quirinale.it. Retrieved . quirinale.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . quirinale.it. Retrieved . quirinale.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . praemiumimperiale.org. Retrieved . praemiumimperiale.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . Academy Awards Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  2. [43] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [48] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [50] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [51] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [52] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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