About Takashi Matsuyama
Lived 1908 – 1977 (aged 68). Takashi Matsuyama was a Japanese production designer.
, a.k.a. Sō Matsuda and Sō Matsuyama, was a Japanese production designer and art director. He was nominated twice for the Academy Award for Best Art Direction: the first time for his work in Rashomon, and the second time for his work in Seven Samurai (1954). In 1950 he won the award for Best Art Direction at the Mainichi Film Concours for Stray Dog, directed by Akira Kurosawa.
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Who was Takashi Matsuyama?
Japanese art director (1908-1977)
When was Takashi Matsuyama born?
Takashi Matsuyama was born on 22 September 1908 in Kobe.
When did Takashi Matsuyama die?
Takashi Matsuyama died on 14 July 1977.
What was Takashi Matsuyama's occupation?
Takashi Matsuyama was a production designer.
What nationality was Takashi Matsuyama?
Takashi Matsuyama was Japanese.
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· Wikipedia: Takashi Matsuyama
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