Akira Kurosawa

Akira Kurosawa is a Japanese film director, screenwriter and producer. He is considered one of the most influential film directors in the history of cinema. During 57 years of his creative activity, he created 30 films. 

Date and place of birth: March 23, 1910, Shinagawa, Tokyo, Japan.

Date and place of death: September 6, 1998, Seijo, Tokyo, Japan.