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Isao Takahata

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Film director

Isao Takahata

Japanese filmmaker (1935 to 2018)

Isao Takahata was born on October 29, 1935 and died on April 5, 2018, aged 82.

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Born
October 29, 1935, Ise
Died
April 5, 2018
Zodiac sign
Scorpio
Country
Japan, Empire of Japan
Known as
Film director

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  • Isao Takahata was born on a Tuesday.
  • Isao Takahata would have turned 91 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: April 29. Birthstone: Opal and tourmaline.
  • Isao Takahata belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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When was Isao Takahata born?

Isao Takahata was born on October 29, 1935 and died on April 5, 2018, aged 82.

What is Isao Takahata’s zodiac sign?

Scorpio, born October 29.