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Iwao Takamoto

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Iwao Takamoto (April 29, 1925 – January 8, 2007) was a Japanese-American animator, television producer, and film director. He was most famous as being a production and character designer for Hanna-Barbera Productions shows such as Scooby-Doo
Born: Wed, Apr 29 1925
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Death: Mon, Jan 08 2007
Iwao Takamoto is 81 years old
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Movies (As Crew)

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Poster of Tom and Jerry: The Karate Guard
Tom and Jerry: The Karate Guard
Iwao Takamoto was
80 in Tom and Jerry: The Karate Guard
as 'Storyboard'.
Tue, Sep 27 2005
Poster of Scooby-Doo's Creepiest Capers
Scooby-Doo's Creepiest Capers
Iwao Takamoto was
75 in Scooby-Doo's Creepiest Capers
as 'Production Design'.
Fri, Oct 13 2000
Poster of Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island
Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island
Iwao Takamoto was
73 in Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island
as 'Creative Consultant'.
Tue, Sep 22 1998
Poster of Hägar the Horrible
Hägar the Horrible
Iwao Takamoto was
64 in Hägar the Horrible
as 'Creative Director'.
Wed, Nov 01 1989
Poster of Hanna-Barbera's 50th
Hanna-Barbera's 50th
Iwao Takamoto was
64 in Hanna-Barbera's 50th
as 'Creative Producer'.
Mon, Jul 17 1989
Poster of The Creation - Greatest Adventure Stories from the Bible
The Creation - Greatest Adventure Stories from the Bible
Iwao Takamoto was
63 in The Creation - Greatest Adventure Stories from the Bible
as 'Creative Director'.
Tue, Jul 05 1988
Poster of A Flintstone Christmas
A Flintstone Christmas
Iwao Takamoto was
52 in A Flintstone Christmas
as 'Creative Producer'.
Wed, Dec 07 1977
Poster of The Crazy Comedy Concert
The Crazy Comedy Concert
Iwao Takamoto was
49 in The Crazy Comedy Concert
as 'Producer'.
Wed, Jun 05 1974
Poster of Cyrano
Cyrano
Iwao Takamoto was
48 in Cyrano
as 'Producer'.
Wed, Mar 06 1974
Poster of Charlotte's Web
Charlotte's Web
Iwao Takamoto was
47 in Charlotte's Web
as 'Director'.
Thu, Mar 01 1973
Poster of A Christmas Story
A Christmas Story
Iwao Takamoto was
47 in A Christmas Story
as 'Production Design'.
Fri, Dec 01 1972
Poster of The Thanksgiving That Almost Wasn't
The Thanksgiving That Almost Wasn't
Iwao Takamoto was
47 in The Thanksgiving That Almost Wasn't
as 'Production Design'.
Tue, Nov 21 1972
Poster of The Adventures of Robin Hoodnik
The Adventures of Robin Hoodnik
Iwao Takamoto was
47 in The Adventures of Robin Hoodnik
as 'Production Design'.
Sat, Nov 04 1972
Poster of Yogi's Ark Lark
Yogi's Ark Lark
Iwao Takamoto was
47 in Yogi's Ark Lark
as 'Production Design'.
Sat, Sep 16 1972
Poster of The Night Before Christmas
The Night Before Christmas
Iwao Takamoto was
43 in The Night Before Christmas
as 'Character Designer'.
Sun, Dec 01 1968
Poster of Alice in Wonderland or What's a Nice Kid Like You Doing in a Place Like This?
Alice in Wonderland or What's a Nice Kid Like You Doing in a Place Like This?
Iwao Takamoto was
40 in Alice in Wonderland or What's a Nice Kid Like You Doing in a Place Like This?
as 'Art Direction'.
Wed, Mar 30 1966

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 Droopy, Master Detective
Droopy, Master Detective
Iwao Takamoto was
68+ in Droopy, Master Detective
as 'Character Designer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1993
Poster of Tom & Jerry Kids Show
Tom & Jerry Kids Show
Iwao Takamoto was
65+ in Tom & Jerry Kids Show
as 'Creative Director, Storyboard Artist, Character Designer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 08 1990
Poster of Sky Commanders
Sky Commanders
Iwao Takamoto was
62+ in Sky Commanders
as 'Animation Director'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 05 1987
Poster of Yogi's Space Race
Yogi's Space Race
Iwao Takamoto was
53+ in Yogi's Space Race
as 'Creator'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1978
Poster of Jabberjaw
Jabberjaw
Iwao Takamoto was
51+ in Jabberjaw
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1976
Poster of Devlin
Devlin
Iwao Takamoto was
49+ in Devlin
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 07 1974
Poster of Wheelie and the Chopper Bunch
Wheelie and the Chopper Bunch
Iwao Takamoto was
49+ in Wheelie and the Chopper Bunch
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 07 1974
Poster of Hong Kong Phooey
Hong Kong Phooey
Iwao Takamoto was
49+ in Hong Kong Phooey
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 07 1974
Poster of Super Friends
Super Friends
Iwao Takamoto was
48+ in Super Friends
as 'Production Design'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 08 1973
Poster of Speed Buggy
Speed Buggy
Iwao Takamoto was
48+ in Speed Buggy
as 'Producer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 08 1973
Poster of Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines
Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines
Iwao Takamoto was
44+ in Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines
as 'Production Design'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 13 1969
Poster of Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!
Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!
Iwao Takamoto was
44+ in Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!
as 'Production Design'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 13 1969