Takao Saitō

Takao Saitō

Known For

Camera

Born

March 5, 1929

Died

December 6, 2014 (aged 85)

Birthplace

Kyoto, Japan

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).