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Yasujirō Ozu

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Film director

Yasujirō Ozu

Japanese film director, screenwriter (1903 to 1963)

Yasujirō Ozu was born on December 12, 1903 and died on December 12, 1963, aged 60.

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Born
December 12, 1903, Fukagawa-ku
Died
December 12, 1963
Zodiac sign
Sagittarius
Country
Japan
Known as
Film director

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  • Yasujirō Ozu was born on a Saturday.
  • Yasujirō Ozu would have turned 123 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: June 12. Birthstone: Turquoise, tanzanite and zircon.
  • Yasujirō Ozu belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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When was Yasujirō Ozu born?

Yasujirō Ozu was born on December 12, 1903 and died on December 12, 1963, aged 60.

What is Yasujirō Ozu’s zodiac sign?

Sagittarius, born December 12.

Does Yasujirō Ozu have an official website?

Yes: cinemaclassics.jp.