Takao Saitō

Known for Camera

Born

March 5, 1929

Died

December 6, 2014 (85 years old)

Place of Birth

Kyoto, Japan

Also Known As

斎藤孝雄Takao Saitô

Biography

Takao Saito (斎藤孝雄 Saitō Takao, March 5, 1929 – December 6, 2014) was a Japanese cinematographer who frequently collaborated with filmmaker Akira Kurosawa. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for his work in the film Ran (1985).