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Richard Sakai

Bio: Richard Sakai (born January 28, 1954) is an American television and film producer. He is best known for his work on the animated sitcom The Simpsons, for which he is one of the original producers
Born: Thu, Jan 28 1954
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, USA
Richard Sakai is 71 years old
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Poster of Ella McCay
Ella McCay
Richard Sakai will be 71 in Ella McCay as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 11 2025
Poster of The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful
The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful
Richard Sakai was 70 in The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 16 2024
Poster of The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Richard Sakai was 70 in The Most Wonderful Time of the Year as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 2024
Poster of May the 12th Be with You
May the 12th Be with You
Richard Sakai was 70 in May the 12th Be with You as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 09 2024
Poster of Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One"
Richard Sakai was 69 in Maggie Simpson in "Rogue Not Quite One" as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 03 2023
Poster of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
Richard Sakai was 69 in Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 29 2023
Poster of Welcome to the Club
Welcome to the Club
Richard Sakai was 68 in Welcome to the Club as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 08 2022
Poster of When Billie Met Lisa
When Billie Met Lisa
Richard Sakai was 68 in When Billie Met Lisa as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 22 2022
Poster of The Simpsons in Plusaversary
The Simpsons in Plusaversary
Richard Sakai was 67 in The Simpsons in Plusaversary as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 2021
Poster of The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
The Good, the Bart, and the Loki
Richard Sakai was 67 in The Good, the Bart, and the Loki as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 07 2021
Poster of Maggie Simpson in "The Force Awakens from Its Nap"
Maggie Simpson in "The Force Awakens from Its Nap"
Richard Sakai was 67 in Maggie Simpson in "The Force Awakens from Its Nap" as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 04 2021
Poster of Maggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny"
Maggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny"
Richard Sakai was 66 in Maggie Simpson in "Playdate with Destiny" as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 29 2020
Poster of The Edge of Seventeen
The Edge of Seventeen
Richard Sakai was 62 in The Edge of Seventeen as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 2016
Poster of Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare"
Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare"
Richard Sakai was 58 in Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare" as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 03 2012
Poster of How Do You Know
How Do You Know
Richard Sakai was 56 in How Do You Know as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 2010
Poster of A Terrifying Message from Al Gore
A Terrifying Message from Al Gore
Richard Sakai was 53 in A Terrifying Message from Al Gore as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 27 2007
Poster of The Simpsons Movie
The Simpsons Movie
Richard Sakai was 53 in The Simpsons Movie as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 25 2007
Poster of Spanglish
Spanglish
Richard Sakai was 50 in Spanglish as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 17 2004
Poster of Riding in Cars with Boys
Riding in Cars with Boys
Richard Sakai was 47 in Riding in Cars with Boys as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 2001
Poster of As Good as It Gets
As Good as It Gets
Richard Sakai was 43 in As Good as It Gets as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 1997
Poster of Jerry Maguire
Jerry Maguire
Richard Sakai was 42 in Jerry Maguire as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 13 1996
Poster of Bottle Rocket
Bottle Rocket
Richard Sakai was 42 in Bottle Rocket as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 21 1996
Poster of I'll Do Anything
I'll Do Anything
Richard Sakai was 40 in I'll Do Anything as 'Executive In Charge Of Production'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 04 1994
Poster of The Best of the Tracey Ullman Show
The Best of the Tracey Ullman Show
Richard Sakai was 36 in The Best of the Tracey Ullman Show as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 26 1990
Poster of The War of the Roses
The War of the Roses
Richard Sakai was 35 in The War of the Roses as 'Executive In Charge Of Production'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1989

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Poster of Phenom
Phenom
Richard Sakai was 39+ in Phenom as 'Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1993
Poster of Sibs
Sibs
Richard Sakai was 37+ in Sibs as 'Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1991
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Richard Sakai was 35+ in The Simpsons as 'Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of The Tracey Ullman Show
The Tracey Ullman Show
Richard Sakai was 33+ in The Tracey Ullman Show as 'Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 1987
Poster of Who's the Boss?
Who's the Boss?
Richard Sakai was 30+ in Who's the Boss? as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984
Poster of Shaping Up
Shaping Up
Richard Sakai was 30+ in Shaping Up as 'Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1984
Poster of Newhart
Newhart
Richard Sakai was 28+ in Newhart as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 02 1982
Poster of Taxi
Taxi
Richard Sakai was 24+ in Taxi as 'Producer, Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1978