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Iwao Takamoto

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Iwao Takamoto (April 29, 1925 – January 8, 2007) was a Japanese-American animator, television producer, and film director. He was most famous as being a production and character designer for Hanna-Barbera Productions shows such as Scooby-Doo
Born: Wed, Apr 29 1925
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Death: Mon, Jan 08 2007
Iwao Takamoto is 81 years old
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Movies (As Crew)

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Poster of Tom and Jerry: The Karate Guard
Tom and Jerry: The Karate Guard
Iwao Takamoto was 80 in Tom and Jerry: The Karate Guard as 'Storyboard'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 27 2005
Poster of Scooby-Doo's Creepiest Capers
Scooby-Doo's Creepiest Capers
Iwao Takamoto was 75 in Scooby-Doo's Creepiest Capers as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 2000
Poster of Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island
Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island
Iwao Takamoto was 73 in Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island as 'Creative Consultant'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 22 1998
Poster of Hägar the Horrible
Hägar the Horrible
Iwao Takamoto was 64 in Hägar the Horrible as 'Creative Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1989
Poster of Hanna-Barbera's 50th
Hanna-Barbera's 50th
Iwao Takamoto was 64 in Hanna-Barbera's 50th as 'Creative Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 17 1989
Poster of The Creation - Greatest Adventure Stories from the Bible
The Creation - Greatest Adventure Stories from the Bible
Iwao Takamoto was 63 in The Creation - Greatest Adventure Stories from the Bible as 'Creative Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 05 1988
Poster of Monchhichis
Monchhichis
Iwao Takamoto was 58 in Monchhichis as 'Creative Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 1983
Poster of A Flintstone Christmas
A Flintstone Christmas
Iwao Takamoto was 52 in A Flintstone Christmas as 'Creative Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 07 1977
Poster of The Crazy Comedy Concert
The Crazy Comedy Concert
Iwao Takamoto was 49 in The Crazy Comedy Concert as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 05 1974
Poster of Cyrano
Cyrano
Iwao Takamoto was 48 in Cyrano as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 06 1974
Poster of Charlotte's Web
Charlotte's Web
Iwao Takamoto was 47 in Charlotte's Web as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1973
Poster of A Christmas Story
A Christmas Story
Iwao Takamoto was 47 in A Christmas Story as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1972
Poster of The Thanksgiving That Almost Wasn't
The Thanksgiving That Almost Wasn't
Iwao Takamoto was 47 in The Thanksgiving That Almost Wasn't as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 21 1972
Poster of The Adventures of Robin Hoodnik
The Adventures of Robin Hoodnik
Iwao Takamoto was 47 in The Adventures of Robin Hoodnik as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 04 1972
Poster of Yogi's Ark Lark
Yogi's Ark Lark
Iwao Takamoto was 47 in Yogi's Ark Lark as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 16 1972
Poster of Oliver and the Artful Dodger
Oliver and the Artful Dodger
Iwao Takamoto was 47 in Oliver and the Artful Dodger as 'Production Design'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 21 1972
Poster of The Night Before Christmas
The Night Before Christmas
Iwao Takamoto was 43 in The Night Before Christmas as 'Character Designer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1968
Poster of Alice in Wonderland or What's a Nice Kid Like You Doing in a Place Like This?
Alice in Wonderland or What's a Nice Kid Like You Doing in a Place Like This?
Iwao Takamoto was 40 in Alice in Wonderland or What's a Nice Kid Like You Doing in a Place Like This? as 'Art Direction'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 30 1966

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 Droopy, Master Detective
Droopy, Master Detective
Iwao Takamoto was 68+ in Droopy, Master Detective as 'Character Designer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1993
Poster of Tom & Jerry Kids Show
Tom & Jerry Kids Show
Iwao Takamoto was 65+ in Tom & Jerry Kids Show as 'Character Designer, Creative Director, Storyboard Artist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 08 1990
Poster of Sky Commanders
Sky Commanders
Iwao Takamoto was 62+ in Sky Commanders as 'Animation Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 05 1987
Poster of Yogi's Space Race
Yogi's Space Race
Iwao Takamoto was 53+ in Yogi's Space Race as 'Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1978
Poster of Jabberjaw
Jabberjaw
Iwao Takamoto was 51+ in Jabberjaw as 'Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1976
Poster of The Scooby-Doo Show
The Scooby-Doo Show
Iwao Takamoto was 51+ in The Scooby-Doo Show as 'Creative Director, Creative Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1976
Poster of Devlin
Devlin
Iwao Takamoto was 49+ in Devlin as 'Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 07 1974
Poster of Wheelie and the Chopper Bunch
Wheelie and the Chopper Bunch
Iwao Takamoto was 49+ in Wheelie and the Chopper Bunch as 'Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 07 1974
Poster of Hong Kong Phooey
Hong Kong Phooey
Iwao Takamoto was 49+ in Hong Kong Phooey as 'Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 07 1974
Poster of Super Friends
Super Friends
Iwao Takamoto was 48+ in Super Friends as 'Production Design'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 08 1973
Poster of Speed Buggy
Speed Buggy
Iwao Takamoto was 48+ in Speed Buggy as 'Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 08 1973
Poster of Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines
Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines
Iwao Takamoto was 44+ in Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines as 'Production Design'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 13 1969
Poster of Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!
Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!
Iwao Takamoto was 44+ in Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! as 'Production Design'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 13 1969