Portrait of Hayao Miyazaki

Hayao Miyazaki

Bio: Hayao Miyazaki (Miyazaki Hayao, born January 5, 1941) is a Japanese manga artist and prominent film director and animator of many popular anime feature films. Through a career that has spanned nearly five decades, Miyazaki has attained international acclaim as a maker of animated feature films and, along with Isao Takahata, co-founded Studio Ghibli, an animation studio and production company
Born: Sun, Jan 05 1941
Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
Hayao Miyazaki is 83 years old
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Poster of Sherlock Hound: The Movie
Sherlock Hound: The Movie
Hayao Miyazaki was
83 in Sherlock Hound: The Movie
as 'Director, Storyboard'.
Fri, Mar 22 2024
Poster of The Boy and the Heron
The Boy and the Heron
Hayao Miyazaki was
82 in The Boy and the Heron
as 'Storyboard Artist, Writer, Original Story, Director'.
Fri, Jul 14 2023
Poster of Spirited Away: Live on Stage
Spirited Away: Live on Stage
Hayao Miyazaki was
82 in Spirited Away: Live on Stage
as 'Original Story'.
Sun, Apr 23 2023
Poster of Boro the Caterpillar
Boro the Caterpillar
Hayao Miyazaki was
77 in Boro the Caterpillar
as 'Storyboard Artist, Director, Executive Producer, Writer, Original Story'.
Wed, Mar 21 2018
Poster of Mary and The Witch's Flower
Mary and The Witch's Flower
Hayao Miyazaki was
76 in Mary and The Witch's Flower
as 'Thanks'.
Sat, Jul 08 2017
Poster of Avengers: Age of Ultron
Avengers: Age of Ultron
Hayao Miyazaki was
74 in Avengers: Age of Ultron
as 'Thanks'.
Wed, Apr 22 2015
Poster of The Wind Rises
The Wind Rises
Hayao Miyazaki was
72 in The Wind Rises
as 'Director, Screenplay, Comic Book'.
Sat, Jul 20 2013
Poster of Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo
Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo
Hayao Miyazaki was
71 in Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo
as 'Characters, Character Designer'.
Tue, Jul 10 2012
Poster of La luna
La luna
Hayao Miyazaki was
71 in La luna
as 'Thanks'.
Fri, Feb 10 2012
Poster of From Up on Poppy Hill
From Up on Poppy Hill
Hayao Miyazaki was
70 in From Up on Poppy Hill
as 'Screenplay'.
Sat, Jul 16 2011
Poster of Treasure Hunting
Treasure Hunting
Hayao Miyazaki was
70 in Treasure Hunting
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Jun 04 2011
Poster of Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess
Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess
Hayao Miyazaki was
69 in Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess
as 'Writer, Director'.
Sat, Nov 20 2010
Poster of The Secret World of Arrietty
The Secret World of Arrietty
Hayao Miyazaki was
69 in The Secret World of Arrietty
as 'Screenplay, Executive Producer'.
Fri, Jul 16 2010
Poster of Toy Story 3
Toy Story 3
Hayao Miyazaki was
69 in Toy Story 3
as 'Thanks'.
Wed, Jun 16 2010
Poster of A Sumo Wrestler's Tail
A Sumo Wrestler's Tail
Hayao Miyazaki was
68 in A Sumo Wrestler's Tail
as 'Screenplay'.
Sun, Jan 03 2010
Poster of The Theory of Evolution
The Theory of Evolution
Hayao Miyazaki was
67 in The Theory of Evolution
as 'Director of Operations'.
Mon, Nov 17 2008
Poster of Ponyo
Ponyo
Hayao Miyazaki was
67 in Ponyo
as 'Director, Original Story, Writer'.
Sat, Jul 19 2008
Poster of The Pixar Story
The Pixar Story
Hayao Miyazaki was
66 in The Pixar Story
as 'Thanks'.
Tue, Aug 28 2007
Poster of Madaran's World
Madaran's World
Hayao Miyazaki was
66 in Madaran's World
as 'Storyboard Artist, Screenplay, Director, Director of Operations'.
Wed, Apr 18 2007
Poster of Tales from Earthsea
Tales from Earthsea
Hayao Miyazaki was
65 in Tales from Earthsea
as 'Original Story'.
Sat, Jul 29 2006
Poster of House Hunting
House Hunting
Hayao Miyazaki was
64 in House Hunting
as 'Producer, Director, Writer'.
Tue, Jan 03 2006
Poster of The Day I Bought a Star
The Day I Bought a Star
Hayao Miyazaki was
64 in The Day I Bought a Star
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Tue, Jan 03 2006
Poster of Mon Mon the Water Spider
Mon Mon the Water Spider
Hayao Miyazaki was
64 in Mon Mon the Water Spider
as 'Producer, Director, Writer'.
Tue, Jan 03 2006
Poster of Howl's Moving Castle
Howl's Moving Castle
Hayao Miyazaki was
63 in Howl's Moving Castle
as 'Executive Producer, Director, Screenplay'.
Thu, Sep 09 2004
Poster of Piyopiyo Baba
Piyopiyo Baba
Hayao Miyazaki was
61 in Piyopiyo Baba
as 'Storyboard Artist, Screenplay, Director, Director of Operations'.
Wed, Nov 27 2002
Poster of Bobo-kun
Bobo-kun
Hayao Miyazaki was
61 in Bobo-kun
as 'Storyboard Artist, Screenplay, Director, Director of Operations'.
Wed, Nov 27 2002
Poster of Tacolator
Tacolator
Hayao Miyazaki was
61 in Tacolator
as 'Storyboard Artist, Director, Screenplay, Director of Operations'.
Wed, Nov 27 2002
Poster of Imaginary Flying Machines
Imaginary Flying Machines
Hayao Miyazaki was
61 in Imaginary Flying Machines
as 'Director, Screenplay, Original Story'.
Wed, Oct 02 2002
Poster of The Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction
The Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction
Hayao Miyazaki was
61 in The Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction
as 'Author'.
Wed, Oct 02 2002
Poster of Mei and the Kittenbus
Mei and the Kittenbus
Hayao Miyazaki was
61 in Mei and the Kittenbus
as 'Director, Writer'.
Tue, Oct 01 2002
Poster of The Cat Returns
The Cat Returns
Hayao Miyazaki was
61 in The Cat Returns
as 'Original Story, Production Coordinator'.
Fri, Jul 19 2002
Poster of Koro's Big Day Out
Koro's Big Day Out
Hayao Miyazaki was
60 in Koro's Big Day Out
as 'Writer, Director'.
Thu, Jan 03 2002
Poster of The Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction - First Storyboards, in Motion Short Director
The Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction - First Storyboards, in Motion Short Director
Hayao Miyazaki was
60 in The Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction - First Storyboards, in Motion Short Director
as 'Original Story'.
Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of The Whale Hunt
The Whale Hunt
Hayao Miyazaki was
60 in The Whale Hunt
as 'Writer, Director'.
Mon, Oct 01 2001
Poster of Rambutan Adventures
Rambutan Adventures
Hayao Miyazaki was
60 in Rambutan Adventures
as 'Storyboard Artist, Director, Screenplay, Director of Operations'.
Mon, Oct 01 2001
Poster of A Splendid Dance
A Splendid Dance
Hayao Miyazaki was
60 in A Splendid Dance
as 'Storyboard Artist, Director, Screenplay, Director of Operations'.
Mon, Oct 01 2001
Poster of The Fish of the Fish
The Fish of the Fish
Hayao Miyazaki was
60 in The Fish of the Fish
as 'Storyboard Artist, Screenplay, Director, Director of Operations'.
Mon, Oct 01 2001
Poster of Spirited Away
Spirited Away
Hayao Miyazaki was
60 in Spirited Away
as 'Director, Original Story, Writer'.
Fri, Jul 20 2001
Poster of Princess Mononoke
Princess Mononoke
Hayao Miyazaki was
56 in Princess Mononoke
as 'Director, Writer, Original Story'.
Sat, Jul 12 1997
Poster of Whisper of the Heart
Whisper of the Heart
Hayao Miyazaki was
54 in Whisper of the Heart
as 'Screenplay, Storyboard Artist, Author'.
Sat, Jul 15 1995
Poster of On Your Mark
On Your Mark
Hayao Miyazaki was
54 in On Your Mark
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist, Original Story, Screenplay'.
Sat, Jul 15 1995
Poster of Lupin the Third: Greatest Capers
Lupin the Third: Greatest Capers
Hayao Miyazaki was
53 in Lupin the Third: Greatest Capers
as 'Director, Writer, Storyboard Artist'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Pom Poko
Pom Poko
Hayao Miyazaki was
53 in Pom Poko
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sat, Jul 16 1994
Poster of The Sky-Colored Seed
The Sky-Colored Seed
Hayao Miyazaki was
51 in The Sky-Colored Seed
as 'Director'.
Tue, Nov 03 1992
Poster of Nandarou
Nandarou
Hayao Miyazaki was
51 in Nandarou
as 'Director'.
Sun, Nov 01 1992
Poster of Porco Rosso
Porco Rosso
Hayao Miyazaki was
51 in Porco Rosso
as 'Director, Screenplay, Comic Book'.
Sat, Jul 18 1992
Poster of Only Yesterday
Only Yesterday
Hayao Miyazaki was
50 in Only Yesterday
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sat, Jul 20 1991
Poster of Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II
Hayao Miyazaki was
50 in Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II
as 'Story, Screenplay'.
Fri, Jun 21 1991
Poster of Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
Hayao Miyazaki was
50 in Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III
as 'Story, Screenplay'.
Fri, Jun 21 1991
Poster of Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I
Hayao Miyazaki was
50 in Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I
as 'Story, Screenplay'.
Fri, Jun 21 1991
Poster of Kiki's Delivery Service
Kiki's Delivery Service
Hayao Miyazaki was
48 in Kiki's Delivery Service
as 'Producer, Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Jul 29 1989
Poster of Red Crow and the Ghost Ship
Red Crow and the Ghost Ship
Hayao Miyazaki was
48 in Red Crow and the Ghost Ship
as 'Mechanical Designer, Conceptual Design'.
Mon, Jul 24 1989
Poster of My Neighbor Totoro
My Neighbor Totoro
Hayao Miyazaki was
47 in My Neighbor Totoro
as 'Director, Writer, Original Story'.
Sat, Apr 16 1988
Poster of The Story of Yanagawa's Canals
The Story of Yanagawa's Canals
Hayao Miyazaki was
46 in The Story of Yanagawa's Canals
as 'Executive Producer'.
Sat, Aug 15 1987
Poster of Sherlock Hound: Mrs. Hudson Is Taken Hostage / The White Cliffs of Dover
Sherlock Hound: Mrs. Hudson Is Taken Hostage / The White Cliffs of Dover
Hayao Miyazaki was
45 in Sherlock Hound: Mrs. Hudson Is Taken Hostage / The White Cliffs of Dover
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 02 1986
Poster of Castle in the Sky
Castle in the Sky
Hayao Miyazaki was
45 in Castle in the Sky
as 'Writer, Director, Original Story'.
Sat, Aug 02 1986
Poster of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Hayao Miyazaki was
43 in Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
as 'Director, Screenplay, Comic Book, Character Designer'.
Sun, Mar 11 1984
Poster of Future Boy Conan: The Big Giant Robot's Resurrection
Future Boy Conan: The Big Giant Robot's Resurrection
Hayao Miyazaki was
43 in Future Boy Conan: The Big Giant Robot's Resurrection
as 'Character Designer, Director'.
Sun, Mar 11 1984
Poster of Sherlock Hound: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle / Treasure Under the Sea
Sherlock Hound: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle / Treasure Under the Sea
Hayao Miyazaki was
43 in Sherlock Hound: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle / Treasure Under the Sea
as 'Director'.
Sun, Mar 11 1984
Poster of 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie
3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie
Hayao Miyazaki was
39 in 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie
as 'Layout Supervisor'.
Sat, Jul 19 1980
Poster of Future Boy Conan
Future Boy Conan
Hayao Miyazaki was
38 in Future Boy Conan
as 'Storyboard Artist, Director'.
Sat, Sep 15 1979
Poster of Lupin the Third: The Castle of Cagliostro
Lupin the Third: The Castle of Cagliostro
Hayao Miyazaki was
38 in Lupin the Third: The Castle of Cagliostro
as 'Director, Screenplay, Storyboard Artist'.
Fri, Jul 06 1979
Poster of Tenguri, Boy of the Plains
Tenguri, Boy of the Plains
Hayao Miyazaki was
36 in Tenguri, Boy of the Plains
as 'Key Animation, Layout'.
Wed, Dec 21 1977
Poster of Panda! Go Panda!: Rainy Day Circus
Panda! Go Panda!: Rainy Day Circus
Hayao Miyazaki was
32 in Panda! Go Panda!: Rainy Day Circus
as 'Screenplay, Key Animation, Original Story, Writer'.
Sat, Mar 17 1973
Poster of Yuki's Sun
Yuki's Sun
Hayao Miyazaki was
31 in Yuki's Sun
as 'Director, Animation, Storyboard Artist'.
Fri, Dec 29 1972
Poster of Panda! Go Panda!
Panda! Go Panda!
Hayao Miyazaki was
31 in Panda! Go Panda!
as 'Key Animation, Original Story, Screenplay'.
Sun, Dec 17 1972
Poster of Panda! Go Panda!
Panda! Go Panda!
Hayao Miyazaki was
31 in Panda! Go Panda!
as 'Screenplay, Concept Artist'.
Sun, Dec 17 1972
Poster of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
Hayao Miyazaki was
30 in Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves
as 'Key Animation, Storyboard Artist, Screenplay'.
Sun, Jul 18 1971
Poster of Animal Treasure Island
Animal Treasure Island
Hayao Miyazaki was
30 in Animal Treasure Island
as 'Key Animation, Additional Writing'.
Sat, Mar 20 1971
Poster of Flying Phantom Ship
Flying Phantom Ship
Hayao Miyazaki was
28 in Flying Phantom Ship
as 'Animation, Character Designer'.
Sun, Jul 20 1969
Poster of The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots
The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots
Hayao Miyazaki was
28 in The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots
as 'Animation'.
Tue, Mar 18 1969
Poster of Horus: Prince of the Sun
Horus: Prince of the Sun
Hayao Miyazaki was
27 in Horus: Prince of the Sun
as 'Animation'.
Wed, Jul 24 1968
Poster of Gulliver's Travels Beyond the Moon
Gulliver's Travels Beyond the Moon
Hayao Miyazaki was
24 in Gulliver's Travels Beyond the Moon
as 'Additional Writing, Animation'.
Sat, Mar 20 1965
Poster of Doggie March
Doggie March
Hayao Miyazaki was
22 in Doggie March
as 'Animation'.
Sat, Dec 21 1963

TV Shows (As Crew)

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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 Japan Animator Expo
Japan Animator Expo
Hayao Miyazaki was
73+ in Japan Animator Expo
as 'Title Designer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Nov 07 2014
Poster of Future Boy Conan II: Taiga Adventure
Future Boy Conan II: Taiga Adventure
Hayao Miyazaki was
58+ in Future Boy Conan II: Taiga Adventure
as 'Writer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 16 1999
Poster of Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
Hayao Miyazaki was
49+ in Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water
as 'Story, Screenplay'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 13 1990
Poster of Sherlock Hound
Sherlock Hound
Hayao Miyazaki was
43+ in Sherlock Hound
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist, Writer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 06 1984
Poster of New Tetsujin-28
New Tetsujin-28
Hayao Miyazaki was
39+ in New Tetsujin-28
as 'Key Animation'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 03 1980
Poster of Anne of Green Gables
Anne of Green Gables
Hayao Miyazaki was
38+ in Anne of Green Gables
as 'Layout, Settings'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 07 1979
Poster of Future Boy Conan
Future Boy Conan
Hayao Miyazaki was
37+ in Future Boy Conan
as 'Director, Storyboard Artist, Series Director, Character Designer, Creator'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 04 1978
Poster of 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother
3000 Leagues in Search of Mother
Hayao Miyazaki was
34+ in 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother
as 'Art Direction, Animation'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 04 1976
Poster of Heidi, Girl of the Alps
Heidi, Girl of the Alps
Hayao Miyazaki was
33+ in Heidi, Girl of the Alps
as 'Layout'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 06 1974
Poster of Jungle Kurobee
Jungle Kurobee
Hayao Miyazaki was
32+ in Jungle Kurobee
as 'Character Designer'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 02 1973
Poster of Lupin the Third
Lupin the Third
Hayao Miyazaki was
30+ in Lupin the Third
as 'Director, Series Director, Writer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 24 1971
Poster of Rainbow Sentai Robin
Rainbow Sentai Robin
Hayao Miyazaki was
25+ in Rainbow Sentai Robin
as 'Animation'.
First Air Date
Sat, Apr 23 1966