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Hayao Miyazaki

Bio: Hayao Miyazaki (Miyazaki Hayao, born January 5, 1941) is a Japanese manga artist and prominent film director and animator of many popular anime feature films. Through a career that has spanned nearly five decades, Miyazaki has attained international acclaim as a maker of animated feature films and, along with Isao Takahata, co-founded Studio Ghibli, an animation studio and production company

Born: Sun, Jan 05 1941

Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan

Hayao Miyazaki is 84 years old

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Sherlock Hound: The Movie

Hayao Miyazaki was 83 in Sherlock Hound: The Movie as 'Director, Storyboard'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 22 2024

The Boy and the Heron

Hayao Miyazaki was 82 in The Boy and the Heron as 'Storyboard Artist, Writer, Original Story, Director'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 14 2023

Spirited Away: Live on Stage

Hayao Miyazaki was 82 in Spirited Away: Live on Stage as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 23 2023

Boro the Caterpillar

Hayao Miyazaki was 77 in Boro the Caterpillar as 'Storyboard Artist, Writer, Executive Producer, Director, Original Story'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 21 2018

Mary and The Witch's Flower

Hayao Miyazaki was 76 in Mary and The Witch's Flower as 'Thanks'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 08 2017

Avengers: Age of Ultron

Hayao Miyazaki was 74 in Avengers: Age of Ultron as 'Thanks'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 22 2015

The Wind Rises

Hayao Miyazaki was 72 in The Wind Rises as 'Director, Screenplay, Comic Book'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 20 2013

Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo

Hayao Miyazaki was 71 in Giant God Warrior Appears in Tokyo as 'Characters, Character Designer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 10 2012

La luna

Hayao Miyazaki was 71 in La luna as 'Thanks'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 10 2012

From Up on Poppy Hill

Hayao Miyazaki was 70 in From Up on Poppy Hill as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 16 2011

Treasure Hunting

Hayao Miyazaki was 70 in Treasure Hunting as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 04 2011

Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess

Hayao Miyazaki was 69 in Mr. Dough and the Egg Princess as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 20 2010

The Secret World of Arrietty

Hayao Miyazaki was 69 in The Secret World of Arrietty as 'Screenplay, Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 2010

Toy Story 3

Hayao Miyazaki was 69 in Toy Story 3 as 'Thanks'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 16 2010

A Sumo Wrestler's Tail

Hayao Miyazaki was 68 in A Sumo Wrestler's Tail as 'Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 03 2010

The Theory of Evolution

Hayao Miyazaki was 67 in The Theory of Evolution as 'Director of Operations'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 17 2008

Ponyo

Hayao Miyazaki was 67 in Ponyo as 'Director, Original Story, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 19 2008

The Pixar Story

Hayao Miyazaki was 66 in The Pixar Story as 'Thanks'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 28 2007

Madaran's World

Hayao Miyazaki was 66 in Madaran's World as 'Storyboard Artist, Screenplay, Director of Operations, Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 18 2007

Tales from Earthsea

Hayao Miyazaki was 65 in Tales from Earthsea as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 29 2006

House Hunting

Hayao Miyazaki was 64 in House Hunting as 'Producer, Writer, Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 03 2006

The Day I Bought a Star

Hayao Miyazaki was 64 in The Day I Bought a Star as 'Director, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 03 2006

Mon Mon the Water Spider

Hayao Miyazaki was 64 in Mon Mon the Water Spider as 'Producer, Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 03 2006

Howl's Moving Castle

Hayao Miyazaki was 63 in Howl's Moving Castle as 'Executive Producer, Screenplay, Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 09 2004

Piyopiyo Baba

Hayao Miyazaki was 61 in Piyopiyo Baba as 'Storyboard Artist, Director of Operations, Screenplay, Director'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 27 2002

Bobo-kun

Hayao Miyazaki was 61 in Bobo-kun as 'Storyboard Artist, Screenplay, Director, Director of Operations'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 27 2002

Tacolator

Hayao Miyazaki was 61 in Tacolator as 'Storyboard Artist, Screenplay, Director, Director of Operations'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 27 2002

Imaginary Flying Machines

Hayao Miyazaki was 61 in Imaginary Flying Machines as 'Director, Screenplay, Original Story'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 02 2002

The Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction

Hayao Miyazaki was 61 in The Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction as 'Author'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 02 2002

Mei and the Kittenbus

Hayao Miyazaki was 61 in Mei and the Kittenbus as 'Director, Writer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 2002

The Cat Returns

Hayao Miyazaki was 61 in The Cat Returns as 'Original Story, Production Coordinator'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 19 2002

Koro's Big Day Out

Hayao Miyazaki was 60 in Koro's Big Day Out as 'Writer, Director'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 03 2002

The Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction - First Storyboards, in Motion Short Director

Hayao Miyazaki was 60 in The Invention of Imaginary Machines of Destruction - First Storyboards, in Motion Short Director as 'Original Story'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2002

The Whale Hunt

Hayao Miyazaki was 60 in The Whale Hunt as 'Writer, Director'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 2001

Rambutan Adventures

Hayao Miyazaki was 60 in Rambutan Adventures as 'Storyboard Artist, Screenplay, Director, Director of Operations'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 2001

A Splendid Dance

Hayao Miyazaki was 60 in A Splendid Dance as 'Storyboard Artist, Screenplay, Director, Director of Operations'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 2001

The Fish of the Fish

Hayao Miyazaki was 60 in The Fish of the Fish as 'Storyboard Artist, Screenplay, Director, Director of Operations'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 2001

Spirited Away

Hayao Miyazaki was 60 in Spirited Away as 'Director, Original Story, Writer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 20 2001

Princess Mononoke

Hayao Miyazaki was 56 in Princess Mononoke as 'Director, Writer, Original Story'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 12 1997

On Your Mark

Hayao Miyazaki was 54 in On Your Mark as 'Director, Storyboard Artist, Original Story, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 15 1995

Whisper of the Heart

Hayao Miyazaki was 54 in Whisper of the Heart as 'Screenplay, Storyboard Artist, Author'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 15 1995

Lupin the Third: Greatest Capers

Hayao Miyazaki was 53 in Lupin the Third: Greatest Capers as 'Director, Writer, Storyboard Artist'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995

Pom Poko

Hayao Miyazaki was 53 in Pom Poko as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 16 1994

The Sky-Colored Seed

Hayao Miyazaki was 51 in The Sky-Colored Seed as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 03 1992

Nandarou

Hayao Miyazaki was 51 in Nandarou as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 01 1992

Porco Rosso

Hayao Miyazaki was 51 in Porco Rosso as 'Director, Screenplay, Comic Book'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 18 1992

Only Yesterday

Hayao Miyazaki was 50 in Only Yesterday as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 20 1991

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II

Hayao Miyazaki was 50 in Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story II as 'Story, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1991

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III

Hayao Miyazaki was 50 in Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story III as 'Story, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1991

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I

Hayao Miyazaki was 50 in Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - Nautilus Story I as 'Story, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1991

Kiki's Delivery Service

Hayao Miyazaki was 48 in Kiki's Delivery Service as 'Producer, Screenplay, Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 29 1989

Red Crow and the Ghost Ship

Hayao Miyazaki was 48 in Red Crow and the Ghost Ship as 'Mechanical Designer, Conceptual Design'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 24 1989

My Neighbor Totoro

Hayao Miyazaki was 47 in My Neighbor Totoro as 'Writer, Director, Original Story'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 16 1988

The Story of Yanagawa's Canals

Hayao Miyazaki was 46 in The Story of Yanagawa's Canals as 'Executive Producer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 15 1987

Sherlock Hound: Mrs. Hudson Is Taken Hostage / The White Cliffs of Dover

Hayao Miyazaki was 45 in Sherlock Hound: Mrs. Hudson Is Taken Hostage / The White Cliffs of Dover as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 02 1986

Castle in the Sky

Hayao Miyazaki was 45 in Castle in the Sky as 'Director, Writer, Original Story'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 02 1986

Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

Hayao Miyazaki was 43 in Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind as 'Screenplay, Director, Character Designer, Comic Book'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 11 1984

Future Boy Conan: The Big Giant Robot's Resurrection

Hayao Miyazaki was 43 in Future Boy Conan: The Big Giant Robot's Resurrection as 'Director, Character Designer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 11 1984

Sherlock Hound: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle / Treasure Under the Sea

Hayao Miyazaki was 43 in Sherlock Hound: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle / Treasure Under the Sea as 'Director'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 11 1984

3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie

Hayao Miyazaki was 39 in 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother: The Movie as 'Layout Supervisor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 19 1980

Future Boy Conan

Hayao Miyazaki was 38 in Future Boy Conan as 'Storyboard Artist, Director'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 15 1979

Lupin the Third: The Castle of Cagliostro

Hayao Miyazaki was 38 in Lupin the Third: The Castle of Cagliostro as 'Director, Screenplay, Storyboard Artist'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 06 1979

Tenguri, Boy of the Plains

Hayao Miyazaki was 36 in Tenguri, Boy of the Plains as 'Key Animation, Layout'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 21 1977

Panda! Go Panda!: Rainy Day Circus

Hayao Miyazaki was 32 in Panda! Go Panda!: Rainy Day Circus as 'Screenplay, Key Animation, Original Story, Writer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 17 1973

Yuki's Sun

Hayao Miyazaki was 31 in Yuki's Sun as 'Director, Animation, Storyboard Artist'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 29 1972

Panda! Go Panda!

Hayao Miyazaki was 31 in Panda! Go Panda! as 'Key Animation, Original Story, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 17 1972

Panda! Go Panda!

Hayao Miyazaki was 31 in Panda! Go Panda! as 'Concept Artist, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 17 1972

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves

Hayao Miyazaki was 30 in Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves as 'Key Animation, Storyboard Artist, Screenplay'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 18 1971

Animal Treasure Island

Hayao Miyazaki was 30 in Animal Treasure Island as 'Key Animation, Additional Writing'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 20 1971

Flying Phantom Ship

Hayao Miyazaki was 28 in Flying Phantom Ship as 'Character Designer, Animation'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 20 1969

The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots

Hayao Miyazaki was 28 in The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 18 1969

Horus: Prince of the Sun

Hayao Miyazaki was 27 in Horus: Prince of the Sun as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 24 1968

Gulliver's Travels Beyond the Moon

Hayao Miyazaki was 24 in Gulliver's Travels Beyond the Moon as 'Animation, Additional Writing'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 20 1965

Doggie March

Hayao Miyazaki was 22 in Doggie March as 'Animation'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 21 1963

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Japan Animator Expo

Hayao Miyazaki was 73+ in Japan Animator Expo as 'Title Designer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 07 2014

Future Boy Conan II: Taiga Adventure

Hayao Miyazaki was 58+ in Future Boy Conan II: Taiga Adventure as 'Writer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 16 1999

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water

Hayao Miyazaki was 49+ in Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water as 'Screenplay, Story'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Apr 13 1990

Sherlock Hound

Hayao Miyazaki was 43+ in Sherlock Hound as 'Director, Writer, Storyboard Artist, Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 06 1984

New Tetsujin-28

Hayao Miyazaki was 39+ in New Tetsujin-28 as 'Key Animation'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 03 1980

Anne of Green Gables

Hayao Miyazaki was 38+ in Anne of Green Gables as 'Layout, Settings'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 07 1979

Future Boy Conan

Hayao Miyazaki was 37+ in Future Boy Conan as 'Director, Storyboard Artist, Series Director, Character Designer, Creator'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 04 1978

3000 Leagues in Search of Mother

Hayao Miyazaki was 34+ in 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother as 'Animation, Art Direction'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 04 1976

Heidi, Girl of the Alps

Hayao Miyazaki was 33+ in Heidi, Girl of the Alps as 'Layout'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 06 1974

Jungle Kurobee

Hayao Miyazaki was 32+ in Jungle Kurobee as 'Character Designer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 02 1973

Lupin the Third

Hayao Miyazaki was 30+ in Lupin the Third as 'Director, Series Director, Writer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 24 1971

Rainbow Sentai Robin

Hayao Miyazaki was 25+ in Rainbow Sentai Robin as 'Animation'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Apr 23 1966