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Akira Kurosawa: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Akira Kurosawa? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Akira Kurosawa
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Akira Kurosawa is profiled here with public, sourced facts.

Quick facts about Akira Kurosawa

  • Full name: Akira Kurosawa
  • Born: 1910-03-23
  • Nationality: Japan
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q8006

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Who is Akira Kurosawa?

Akira Kurosawa (黒澤 明 or 黒沢 明, Kurosawa Akira; March 23, 1910 – September 6, 1998) was a Japanese filmmaker who directed 30 feature films in a career spanning six decades.

What nationality is Akira Kurosawa?

Akira Kurosawa is Japan.

When was Akira Kurosawa born?

Akira Kurosawa was born on 1910-03-23.

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