Portrait of Nobuhiko Obayashi

Nobuhiko Obayashi

Bio: Nobuhiko Obayashi (January 9, 1938 – April 10, 2020) was a Japanese director, screenwriter and editor of films and television advertisements who is well known for his surreal visual style. He began his career as a pioneering figure in Japanese experimental film during the 1960s before transitioning to directing more mainstream works such as television and feature films
Born: Sun, Jan 09 1938
Birthplace: Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Death: Fri, Apr 10 2020
Nobuhiko Obayashi is 82 years old
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Poster of Labyrinth of Cinema
Labyrinth of Cinema
Nobuhiko Obayashi would have been no older than
82 in Labyrinth of Cinema
as 'The Mysterious Old Pianist / The Director John'.
Fri, Jul 31 2020
Poster of Seijo Story: 60 Years of Making Films
Seijo Story: 60 Years of Making Films
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
81 in Seijo Story: 60 Years of Making Films
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 01 2019
Poster of Extro
Extro
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
81 in Extro
as 'Self'.
Sat, Apr 20 2019
Poster of Film Director Nobuhiko Obayashi: His Promise
Film Director Nobuhiko Obayashi: His Promise
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
81 in Film Director Nobuhiko Obayashi: His Promise
as 'Self'.
Fri, Mar 29 2019
Poster of Constructing a House
Constructing a House
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
72 in Constructing a House
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 26 2010
Poster of What's a Director?
What's a Director?
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
68 in What's a Director?
Sat, Nov 04 2006
Poster of From the theme of Mahoroba "Doi Koinouta"
From the theme of Mahoroba "Doi Koinouta"
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
62 in From the theme of Mahoroba "Doi Koinouta"
Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of Obayashi Nobuhiko's Special Message
Obayashi Nobuhiko's Special Message
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
62 in Obayashi Nobuhiko's Special Message
Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of The Stupid Teacher
The Stupid Teacher
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
62 in The Stupid Teacher
as 'The Director John'.
Sat, Sep 30 2000
Poster of Kane nara kaesen!
Kane nara kaesen!
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
56 in Kane nara kaesen!
Thu, Dec 08 1994
Poster of Russian Lullabies
Russian Lullabies
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
54 in Russian Lullabies
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Making of 'Dreams'
Making of 'Dreams'
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
52 in Making of 'Dreams'
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 02 1990
Poster of Zokubutsu zukan
Zokubutsu zukan
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
44 in Zokubutsu zukan
Mon, Nov 08 1982
Poster of Cute Devil
Cute Devil
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
44 in Cute Devil
Tue, Aug 10 1982
Poster of The Unspoiled Diamond
The Unspoiled Diamond
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
44 in The Unspoiled Diamond
as 'Meeting Host'.
Sat, May 15 1982
Poster of MOMENT
MOMENT
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
43 in MOMENT
Fri, Apr 03 1981
Poster of Making of  いい旅チャレンジ20,000 km 清水港線・旅の表情
Making of いい旅チャレンジ20,000 km 清水港線・旅の表情
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
41 in Making of いい旅チャレンジ20,000 km 清水港線・旅の表情
Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
41 in The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
as 'Film Director'.
Sat, Jul 14 1979
Poster of The Visitor in the Eye
The Visitor in the Eye
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
39 in The Visitor in the Eye
as 'Tennis Referee'.
Sat, Nov 26 1977
Poster of House
House
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
39 in House
as 'Husband (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 26 1977
Poster of Foreign Correspondent - The Case of a Filmmaker
Foreign Correspondent - The Case of a Filmmaker
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
30 in Foreign Correspondent - The Case of a Filmmaker
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Jun 18 1968
Poster of Confession
Confession
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
29 in Confession
Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of The Girl in the Picture
The Girl in the Picture
Nobuhiko Obayashi was
19 in The Girl in the Picture
Wed, Jan 01 1958

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