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Hayao Miyazaki

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Film director

Hayao Miyazaki

Japanese animator, filmmaker, and mangaka (born 1941)

Hayao Miyazaki is 85 years old, born on January 5, 1941 in Bunkyō-ku.

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Born
January 5, 1941, Bunkyō-ku
Age
85
Zodiac sign
Capricorn
Country
Japan
Known as
Film director

Official links: Official website (ghibli.jp) · Wikipedia

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Hayao’s birthday, by the numbers

  • Hayao Miyazaki was born on a Sunday.
  • Hayao Miyazaki has been alive for about 31,348 days.
  • Their 35,000-day milestone falls on November 2, 2036.
  • Their next birthday, turning 86, is on a Tuesday.
  • Next milestone: Hayao Miyazaki turns 90 on January 5, 2031, in 4 years and 2 months. More milestone birthdays
  • Hayao Miyazaki is younger than 192 and older than 6,654 of the living celebrities on CFOTD.
  • Half birthday: July 5. Birthstone: Garnet.
  • Hayao Miyazaki belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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Frequently asked questions

How old is Hayao Miyazaki?

Hayao Miyazaki is 85 years old, born on January 5, 1941 in Bunkyō-ku.

What is Hayao Miyazaki’s zodiac sign?

Capricorn, born January 5.

Does Hayao Miyazaki have an official website?

Yes: ghibli.jp.