Isao Takahata

Japanese animator, animation director, director, producer (1935-2018)
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Isao Takahata

Summary

Isao Takahata is a human[1]. He was born in Ise[2]. He was born on October 29, 1935[3]. He passed away in Tokyo[4]. He died on April 5, 2018[5]. He worked as a film director[6], screenwriter[7], impresario[8], animation director[9], and animator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,299 views/month, #6,181 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Isao Takahata was born in Ise[2].
  • Isao Takahata died in Tokyo[4].
  • Isao Takahata was born on October 29, 1935[3].
  • Isao Takahata died on April 5, 2018[5].
  • Isao Takahata held citizenship in Japan[12].
  • Isao Takahata held citizenship in Empire of Japan[13].
  • Japanese was Isao Takahata's native language[14].
  • Isao Takahata's professions included film director[6].
  • Isao Takahata's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Isao Takahata's professions included impresario[8].
  • Isao Takahata's professions included animation director[9].
  • Isao Takahata worked as an animator[10].
  • Isao Takahata's professions included film producer[15].
  • Isao Takahata was employed by Toei Animation[16].
  • Isao Takahata was employed by Shin-Ei Animation[17].
  • Isao Takahata was employed by Nippon Animation[18].
  • Isao Takahata was employed by Telecom Animation Film[19].
  • Isao Takahata was employed by Studio Ghibli[20].
  • Isao Takahata's education included a stint at University of Tokyo[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Isao Takahata is Grave of the Fireflies[22].
  • Isao Takahata received the Medal with Purple Ribbon[23].
  • Isao Takahata received the Officer of Arts and Letters[24].
  • Isao Takahata received the Ōfuji Noburō Award[25].
  • Isao Takahata received the Art Encouragement Prizes[26].
  • Isao Takahata received the Mainichi Film Award for Best Animation Film[27].

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Origins and Family

Isao Takahata was born in Ise[2]. He was born on October 29, 1935[3]. Japanese was his native language[14].

Education

Isao Takahata's education included a stint at University of Tokyo[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[6], screenwriter[7], impresario[8], animation director[9], animator[10], and film producer[15]. Employers include Toei Animation[16], an animation studio[28], in Japan[29], founded in 1948[30], headquartered in Nakano[31]; Shin-Ei Animation[17], an animation studio[32], in Japan[33], founded in 1976[34], headquartered in Nishitōkyō-shi[35]; Nippon Animation[18], an animation studio[36], in Japan[37], founded in 1975[38], headquartered in Tama[39]; Telecom Animation Film[19], a business[40], in Japan[41], founded in 1995[42], headquartered in Tokyo[43]; and Studio Ghibli[20], an animation studio[44], in Japan[45], founded in 1985[46], headquartered in Kajinochō[47].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Isao Takahata is Grave of the Fireflies[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Medal with Purple Ribbon[23], a grade of an order[48], in Japan[49], founded in 1955[50]; Officer of Arts and Letters[24], a grade of an order[51], in France[52]; Ōfuji Noburō Award[25], a class of award[53], in Japan[54], founded in 1962[55]; Art Encouragement Prizes[26], an award[56], in Japan[57], founded in 1951[58]; Mainichi Film Award for Best Animation Film[27], a class of award[59], in Japan[60], founded in 1989[61]; and Annecy International Animation Film Festival[62], a film festival[63], in France[64], founded in 1960[65].

Death and Burial

Isao Takahata died on April 5, 2018[5]. He passed away in Tokyo[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[66].

Why It Matters

Isao Takahata ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,299 views/month, #6,181 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]

FAQs

Where was Isao Takahata born?

Isao Takahata was born in Ise[2].

Where did Isao Takahata die?

Isao Takahata died in Tokyo[4].

What did Isao Takahata do for work?

Isao Takahata worked as film director[6], screenwriter[7], impresario[8], animation director[9], and animator[10].

Where did Isao Takahata go to school?

Isao Takahata was educated at University of Tokyo[21].

What awards did Isao Takahata receive?

Honors received include Medal with Purple Ribbon[23], Officer of Arts and Letters[24], Ōfuji Noburō Award[25], and Art Encouragement Prizes[26].

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  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  2. [67] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [68] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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