Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Thursday)
Died
Nationality
Languages
Japanese
Spouse
Akiko Yano (1982-2006)
Children
3 children: Miu Sakamoto, Neo Sora
Parents
Kazuki Sakamoto
Education
Q21653356, Soshigaya Elementary School, Tokyo Metropolitan Shinjuku High School, Tokyo University of the Arts
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Popularity
Tier B -- 43,417 Wikipedia views/month
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Year context
Born in 1952 -- US detonates first hydrogen bomb; Harry S. Truman was US president
Year 1952 →
Zodiac
Year of the Dragon, sign of Capricorn
Filmography (19)
AWARDS (2)
G
Academy Awards
Academy Award for Best Original Score
1988
WON
G
BAFTA Film Awards
WON
Biography
Ryuichi Sakamoto was a Japanese musician, composer, keyboardist, record producer, singer and actor. He pursued a diverse range of styles as a solo artist and as a member of the synth-based band Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO). With his YMO bandmates Haruomi Hosono and Yukihiro Takahashi, Sakamoto influenced and pioneered a number of electronic music genres. As a film score composer, Sakamoto won an Academy Award (Oscar), BAFTA, Grammy and two Golden Globe Awards.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Ryuichi Sakamoto?
Ryuichi Sakamoto was born on and passed away on at the age of 71.
Where was Ryuichi Sakamoto born?
Ryuichi Sakamoto was born in Nakano.
What movies or shows has Ryuichi Sakamoto been in?
Ryuichi Sakamoto has 19 credits in our database. Notable titles include Love After Love (2021), The Staggering Girl (2019), I Hate New York (2018), The Revenant (2015), I Have to Buy New Shoes (2012).
Where can I find more information about Ryuichi Sakamoto?
You can find more about Ryuichi Sakamoto on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
