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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Movies (Acting Roles)

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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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 2019
Poster of Extro
Extro
Nobuhiko Obayashi was 81 in Extro as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 2019
Poster of Constructing a House
Constructing a House
Nobuhiko Obayashi was 72 in Constructing a House as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 26 2010
Poster of What's a Director?
What's a Director?
Nobuhiko Obayashi was 68 in What's a Director?
Movie Released: 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"
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of The Stupid Teacher
The Stupid Teacher
Nobuhiko Obayashi was 62 in The Stupid Teacher as 'The Director John'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 30 2000
Poster of Kane nara kaesen!
Kane nara kaesen!
Nobuhiko Obayashi was 56 in Kane nara kaesen!
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 08 1994
Poster of Russian Lullabies
Russian Lullabies
Nobuhiko Obayashi was 54 in Russian Lullabies as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Virgin Girl's Story: The Lady is in Danger!
Virgin Girl's Story: The Lady is in Danger!
Nobuhiko Obayashi was 52 in Virgin Girl's Story: The Lady is in Danger!
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 08 1990
Poster of Making of 'Dreams'
Making of 'Dreams'
Nobuhiko Obayashi was 52 in Making of 'Dreams' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1990
Poster of Zokubutsu zukan
Zokubutsu zukan
Nobuhiko Obayashi was 44 in Zokubutsu zukan
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 08 1982
Poster of Cute Devil
Cute Devil
Nobuhiko Obayashi was 44 in Cute Devil
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 10 1982
Poster of The Unspoiled Diamond
The Unspoiled Diamond
Nobuhiko Obayashi was 44 in The Unspoiled Diamond as 'Meeting Host'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 15 1982
Poster of MOMENT
MOMENT
Nobuhiko Obayashi was 43 in MOMENT
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 14 1979
Poster of Black Jack: The Visitor in the Eye
Black Jack: The Visitor in the Eye
Nobuhiko Obayashi was 39 in Black Jack: The Visitor in the Eye as 'Tennis Referee'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 26 1977
Poster of House
House
Nobuhiko Obayashi was 39 in House as 'Husband (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 18 1968
Poster of Confession
Confession
Nobuhiko Obayashi was 29 in Confession
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1958

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