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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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Movies (As Crew)

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Poster of The Red Turtle
The Red Turtle
Isao Takahata was
80 in The Red Turtle
as 'Other, Producer'.
Sun, Mar 27 2016
Poster of Anne of Green Gables Digest Version
Anne of Green Gables Digest Version
Isao Takahata was
78 in Anne of Green Gables Digest Version
as 'Storyboard Artist, Director'.
Thu, Apr 17 2014
Poster of The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
Isao Takahata was
78 in The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
as 'Director, Screenplay, Original Film Writer'.
Sat, Nov 23 2013
Poster of Anne of Green Gables: Road to Green Gables
Anne of Green Gables: Road to Green Gables
Isao Takahata was
74 in Anne of Green Gables: Road to Green Gables
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sat, Jul 17 2010
Poster of Toy Story 3
Toy Story 3
Isao Takahata was
74 in Toy Story 3
as 'Thanks'.
Wed, Jun 16 2010
Poster of Winter Days
Winter Days
Isao Takahata was
68 in Winter Days
as 'Director'.
Thu, Nov 27 2003
Poster of My Neighbors the Yamadas
My Neighbors the Yamadas
Isao Takahata was
63 in My Neighbors the Yamadas
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Jul 17 1999
Poster of Pom Poko
Pom Poko
Isao Takahata was
58 in Pom Poko
as 'Director, Writer, Original Story'.
Sat, Jul 16 1994
Poster of Alps no Shōjo Heidi: Heidi to Clara Hen
Alps no Shōjo Heidi: Heidi to Clara Hen
Isao Takahata was
57 in Alps no Shōjo Heidi: Heidi to Clara Hen
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 21 1993
Poster of The Mountain Alps
The Mountain Alps
Isao Takahata was
57 in The Mountain Alps
as 'Director'.
Sat, Aug 21 1993
Poster of Only Yesterday
Only Yesterday
Isao Takahata was
55 in Only Yesterday
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Jul 20 1991
Poster of Grave of the Fireflies
Grave of the Fireflies
Isao Takahata was
52 in Grave of the Fireflies
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Apr 16 1988
Poster of Au
Au
Isao Takahata was
52 in Au
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Jan 02 1988
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 'Director, Writer, Screenplay'.
Sat, Aug 15 1987
Poster of Castle in the Sky
Castle in the Sky
Isao Takahata was
50 in Castle in the Sky
as 'Producer'.
Sat, Aug 02 1986
Poster of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Isao Takahata was
48 in Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
as 'Producer'.
Sun, Mar 11 1984
Poster of Gauche the Cellist
Gauche the Cellist
Isao Takahata was
46 in Gauche the Cellist
as 'Director, Screenplay'.
Sat, Jan 23 1982
Poster of Chie the Brat
Chie the Brat
Isao Takahata was
45 in Chie the Brat
as 'Director, Writer'.
Sat, Apr 11 1981
Poster of 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie
3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie
Isao Takahata was
44 in 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie
as 'Director, Director of Operations, Screenplay'.
Sat, Jul 19 1980
Poster of Spooky Kitaro: The All Seeing Eye
Spooky Kitaro: The All Seeing Eye
Isao Takahata was
44 in Spooky Kitaro: The All Seeing Eye
as 'Co-Director'.
Sat, Jul 12 1980
Poster of Taro the Dragon Boy
Taro the Dragon Boy
Isao Takahata was
43 in Taro the Dragon Boy
as 'Concept Artist, Original Concept'.
Sat, Mar 17 1979
Poster of Heidi, Girl of the Alps
Heidi, Girl of the Alps
Isao Takahata was
43 in Heidi, Girl of the Alps
as 'Director'.
Sat, Mar 17 1979
Poster of Heidi in the City
Heidi in the City
Isao Takahata was
41 in Heidi in the City
as 'Director'.
Fri, Jul 01 1977
Poster of Heidi in the Mountains
Heidi in the Mountains
Isao Takahata was
38 in Heidi in the Mountains
as 'Director'.
Sun, Jan 06 1974
Poster of Fantasia
Fantasia
Isao Takahata was
38 in Fantasia
as 'Director'.
Sat, Nov 10 1973
Poster of Panda! Go Panda!: Rainy Day Circus
Panda! Go Panda!: Rainy Day Circus
Isao Takahata was
37 in Panda! Go Panda!: Rainy Day Circus
as 'Director'.
Sat, Mar 17 1973
Poster of Yuki's Sun
Yuki's Sun
Isao Takahata was
37 in Yuki's Sun
as 'Writer'.
Fri, Dec 29 1972
Poster of Panda! Go Panda!
Panda! Go Panda!
Isao Takahata was
37 in Panda! Go Panda!
as 'Director'.
Sun, Dec 17 1972
Poster of Panda! Go Panda!
Panda! Go Panda!
Isao Takahata was
37 in Panda! Go Panda!
as 'Director'.
Sun, Dec 17 1972
Poster of Horus: Prince of the Sun
Horus: Prince of the Sun
Isao Takahata was
32 in Horus: Prince of the Sun
as 'Director'.
Wed, Jul 24 1968
Poster of Spooky Kitaro
Spooky Kitaro
Isao Takahata was
32 in Spooky Kitaro
as 'Co-Director'.
Sun, Jul 21 1968
Poster of The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon
The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon
Isao Takahata was
27 in The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon
as 'Assistant Director, Producer's Assistant'.
Sun, Mar 24 1963
Poster of Story of Iron
Story of Iron
Isao Takahata was
26 in Story of Iron
as 'Production Assistant, Assistant Director'.
Sun, Apr 22 1962
Poster of The Orphan Brother
The Orphan Brother
Isao Takahata was
25 in The Orphan Brother
as 'Assistant Director'.
Wed, Jul 19 1961

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 Chie the Brat
Chie the Brat
Isao Takahata was
45+ in Chie the Brat
as 'Series Director'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 1981
Poster of Anne of Green Gables
Anne of Green Gables
Isao Takahata was
43+ in Anne of Green Gables
as 'Writer, Director, Series Composition, Series Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 07 1979
Poster of Future Boy Conan
Future Boy Conan
Isao Takahata was
42+ in Future Boy Conan
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 04 1978
Poster of 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother
3000 Leagues in Search of Mother
Isao Takahata was
40+ in 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother
as 'Director, Creator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 04 1976
Poster of Heidi, Girl of the Alps
Heidi, Girl of the Alps
Isao Takahata was
38+ in Heidi, Girl of the Alps
as 'Director, Creator'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 06 1974
Poster of Lupin the Third
Lupin the Third
Isao Takahata was
35+ in Lupin the Third
as 'Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 24 1971