As per our current Database, Akira Kurosawa has been died on Sep 6, 1998 (age 88).
When Akira Kurosawa die, Akira Kurosawa was 88 years old.
| Popular As | Akira Kurosawa |
| Occupation | Director |
| Age | 88 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Born | March 23, 1910 (Tokyo, Japan) |
| Birthday | March 23 |
| Town/City | Tokyo, Japan |
| Nationality | Japan |
Akira Kurosawa’s zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Akira Kurosawa was born in the Year of the Dog. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Dog are loyal, faithful, honest, distrustful, often guilty of telling white lies, temperamental, prone to mood swings, dogmatic, and sensitive. Dogs excel in business but have trouble finding mates. Compatible with Tiger or Horse.
Iconic Japanese Director of 30 films, including the classic influential features Rashomon (1950) and Seven Samurai (1954). He is regarded as one of history's most important filmmakers.
While growing up, he studied calligraphy and Kendo swordsmanship.
His 1958 film Hidden Fortress was a key influence on George Lucas' Star Wars saga. The characters R2D2 and C3PO were direct translations of the two bumbling stars in his film.
He married Yoko Yaguchi on May 21, 1945 and they had two children together.
His favorite actor was Toshiro Mifune, who appeared in most of his films.
