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Ryuichi Sakamoto

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Composer · Japan

Date of birth
January 17, 1952
Died on March 28, 2023
Died at the age of 71
Would have turned 74 today

Japanese composer, musician, social activist, and former student activist (1952–2023)

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Ryuichi Sakamoto was a composer (Japan). Ryuichi Sakamoto was born on January 17, 1952 in Nakano. Among other things, Ryuichi Sakamoto was known for The Last Emperor, Little Buddha, and Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence. Ryuichi Sakamoto founded KAB.

Known interest

KAB

Founded company

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Facts about Ryuichi Sakamoto

Born
January 17, 1952 in Nakano
Died
March 28, 2023
Nationality
Japan
Occupations
Composer, Keyboardist, Film score composer, Record producer, and Music arranger
Languages
Japanese
Fame
Wikipedia articles in 50 languages

Birthday

Date of birth
January 17, 1952
Born on a
Thursday
Zodiac sign
Capricorn

What makes Ryuichi Sakamoto unique

Generation
Baby Boomer
In memory
Died at the age of 71
Today
Would have turned 74 today
  • Debut in 1978, the year Ryuichi Sakamoto turned 26.
  • First award in 1983, the year Ryuichi Sakamoto turned 31.

Born on the same day

Awards

Films

TitleYearRole
The Last Emperor1987Masahiko Amakasu
Monster2023–
New Rose Hotel1998–
Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda2017self

Groups

Record labels

Founded companies

NameYear
KAB–
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