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Kenzô Masaoka

Name in Native Language: "政岡憲三" (Japanese/JA)
Animator / Film Director | * 10/05/1898 († 90, 11/23/1988) | Ōsaka (Japan)
Kenzō Masaoka (政岡 憲三, Masaoka Kenzō, October 5, 1898 – November 23, 1988) was a Japanese early anime creator. Masaoka was the first to use cel animation and recorded sound in anime. He worked at a number of companies as an animator and actor, and was one of the founders of what became Toei Animation. His work as a special effects artist earned him the title "Japanese Méliès." He also did work under the pseudonym Donbei Masaoka (正岡 どんべい, Masaoka Donbei). Famous animators who worked under him include Mitsuyo Seo and Yasuji Mori. ()

Kenzō Masaoka (政岡 憲三, Masaoka Kenzō, October 5, 1898 - November 23, 1988) was an early anime creator. Masaoka was born in Osaka, Japan and died in Tokyo, Japan.Masaoka was the first to use cel animation and recorded sound in anime. He worked at a number of companies as an animator and actor. His work as a special effects artist earned him the title "Japanese Méliès."He also did work under the pseudonym Donbei Masaoka (正岡 どんべい, Masaoka Donbei).Famous animators who worked under him include Mitsuyo Seo and Yasuji Mori.Wikipedia contributors. "Kenzō Masaoka." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 27 Jan. 2021. Web. 3 Jun. 2021.

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Most frequent genres for this person: Animation | Comedies | Music
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Movies with Kenzô Masaoka as Crew(18)

Directing/Director1950 Tora-chan's Clang Clang Bug
Directing/Director1948 Torachan and the Bride
Directing/Director1947 Little Tora, The Abandoned Cat
Directing/Director1946 Cherry Blossom: Spring Fantasy
Directing/Director1943 The Spider and the Tulip
Writing/Writer1943 The Spider and the Tulip
Directing/Director1942 Fuku-Chan’s Surprise Attack
Directing/Director1939 Monkey and Crabs
Directing/Director1939 Benkei vs. Ushiwaka
Directing/Director1936 The Sparrows' Lodge
Directing/Director1935 The Dance of the Chagamas
Directing/Director1935 Ta-chan's Underwater Adventure
Directing/Director1931 Nonsense Story, Vol.1: Monkey Island
Crew/Special Effects1931 The 26 Martyrs of Japan
Directing/Director1927 Sea Palace
Editing/Editor1927 Sea Palace
Production/Producer1927 Sea Palace
Writing/Screenplay1927 Sea Palace

Full Name: Kenzō Masaoka
Citizenship: Japan
Born: Wednesday, 10/05 1898 (October) in Ōsaka (Japan)
Died: Wednesday, 11/23 1988 (November) in Tokyo (aged: 90)
Zodiac sign: Libra (Chinese zodiac sign: Dog)
Other names for Kenzô Masaoka (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Masaoka Kenzō"
"政岡 憲三"
"まさおか けんぞう" (Kana/Japanese)
"Kenzō Masaoka"
Kenzô Masaoka frequently works together with these people:
Tadashi Hattori (3x, Crew)
Masao Kumagawa (3x, Crew)
Michio Okazaki (2x, Crew)
Tomiyasu Ikeda (2x, Crew)
Asako Yoshino (2x, Cast)
Yakov Poselsky (2x, Crew)
Ryôtarô Kuwata (2x, Crew)
Kiyoji Nishikura (2x, Crew)
Joji Oka (1x, Actor)
Seiichi Harada (1x, Crew)
Masayoshi Kawashima (1x, Crew)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:223015, Added: 07/31/2018, Last updated: 04/22/2024