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Akira Kurosawa
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Akira Kurosawa

Creator · born March 23, 1910 · died 1998

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Akira Kurosawa was a Japanese filmmaker who directed 30 feature films in a career spanning six decades.

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Milestones, by age

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  1. 40Notable work: RashomonAugust 25, 1950
  2. ~41Named Golden Lion1951
  3. ~42Named Academy Awards1952
  4. ~42Notable work: Ikiru1952
  5. ~44Notable work: Seven Samurai1954
  6. ~51Notable work: Yojimbo1961
  7. ~55Received the Ramon Magsaysay Award1965
  8. ~70Named Palme d'Or1980
  9. ~71Received the César Award1981
  10. ~75Notable work: Ran1985
  11. ~80Received the Academy Honorary Award1990

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