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Isao Takahata

Bio: Isao Takahata (October 29, 1935 - April 5, 2018), co-founder of Studio Ghibli, was one of the most famous directors of Japanese animated films. Unlike most anime directors, he did not draw and never worked as an animator before becoming a director
Born: Tue, Oct 29 1935
Birthplace: Ujiyamada [now Ise], Mie, Japan

Death: Thu, Apr 05 2018
Isao Takahata is 82 years old
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Poster of Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron
Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron
Isao Takahata would have been no older than 82 in Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 2024
Poster of 2399 Days with Hayao Miyazaki & Studio Ghibli
2399 Days with Hayao Miyazaki & Studio Ghibli
Isao Takahata would have been no older than 82 in 2399 Days with Hayao Miyazaki & Studio Ghibli as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 16 2023
Poster of NHK Image File: I Want To Meet This Person - Isao Takahata, Animation Film Director
NHK Image File: I Want To Meet This Person - Isao Takahata, Animation Film Director
Isao Takahata would have been no older than 82 in NHK Image File: I Want To Meet This Person - Isao Takahata, Animation Film Director as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 06 2018
Poster of Hyohyo: Dear Mr. Yasuo Otsuka
Hyohyo: Dear Mr. Yasuo Otsuka
Isao Takahata was 79 in Hyohyo: Dear Mr. Yasuo Otsuka as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 19 2015
Poster of Isao Takahata and His Tale of the Princess Kaguya
Isao Takahata and His Tale of the Princess Kaguya
Isao Takahata was 79 in Isao Takahata and His Tale of the Princess Kaguya as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 27 2014
Poster of Ghibli Landscapes - Visit 'Japan' as Depicted by Isao Takahata
Ghibli Landscapes - Visit 'Japan' as Depicted by Isao Takahata
Isao Takahata was 78 in Ghibli Landscapes - Visit 'Japan' as Depicted by Isao Takahata as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2014
Poster of The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness
The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness
Isao Takahata was 78 in The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 16 2013
Poster of Ghibli Landscapes - A Journey to Encounter Directors Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki's Starting Point
Ghibli Landscapes - A Journey to Encounter Directors Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki's Starting Point
Isao Takahata was 76 in Ghibli Landscapes - A Journey to Encounter Directors Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki's Starting Point as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 31 2011
Poster of Japanese Cinema: New Territories
Japanese Cinema: New Territories
Isao Takahata was 75 in Japanese Cinema: New Territories as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 25 2011
Poster of Ghibli's Bookshelf
Ghibli's Bookshelf
Isao Takahata was 74 in Ghibli's Bookshelf as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 07 2010
Poster of A Ghibli Artisan - Kazuo Oga Exhibition - The One Who Drew Totoro's Forest
A Ghibli Artisan - Kazuo Oga Exhibition - The One Who Drew Totoro's Forest
Isao Takahata was 72 in A Ghibli Artisan - Kazuo Oga Exhibition - The One Who Drew Totoro's Forest as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 19 2007
Poster of Hayao Miyazaki and the Ghibli Museum
Hayao Miyazaki and the Ghibli Museum
Isao Takahata was 69 in Hayao Miyazaki and the Ghibli Museum as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 2005
Poster of Ghibli and The Miyazaki Mystery
Ghibli and The Miyazaki Mystery
Isao Takahata was 69 in Ghibli and The Miyazaki Mystery as 'Self - Interviewee'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 07 2005
Poster of Yasuo Ōtsuka's Joy in Motion
Yasuo Ōtsuka's Joy in Motion
Isao Takahata was 68 in Yasuo Ōtsuka's Joy in Motion as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 2004
Poster of Paul Grimault, image par image
Paul Grimault, image par image
Isao Takahata was 68 in Paul Grimault, image par image as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 25 2003
Poster of The Birth of Studio Ghibli
The Birth of Studio Ghibli
Isao Takahata was 68 in The Birth of Studio Ghibli
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 19 2003
Poster of The Cat Returns - Making of
The Cat Returns - Making of
Isao Takahata was 66 in The Cat Returns - Making of as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 11 2002
Poster of The World, The Journey Of My Heart - Traveler: Animation Film Director Isao Takahata
The World, The Journey Of My Heart - Traveler: Animation Film Director Isao Takahata
Isao Takahata was 64 in The World, The Journey Of My Heart - Traveler: Animation Film Director Isao Takahata as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 02 1999
Poster of How Ghibli Was Born
How Ghibli Was Born
Isao Takahata was 62 in How Ghibli Was Born as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of The Making of Only Yesterday
The Making of Only Yesterday
Isao Takahata was 55 in The Making of Only Yesterday as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 22 1991
Poster of The Story of Yanagawa's Canals
The Story of Yanagawa's Canals
Isao Takahata was 51 in The Story of Yanagawa's Canals as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 15 1987
Poster of The Secrets of My Neighbors the Yamadas
The Secrets of My Neighbors the Yamadas
Isao Takahata will be 82+ in The Secrets of My Neighbors the Yamadas
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of 10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki
10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki
Isao Takahata would have been no older than 82 in 10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 24 2019
Poster of Kulturplatz
Kulturplatz
Isao Takahata was 68+ in Kulturplatz as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 01 2004