Director

Kenzō Masaoka

Directing

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Directed movies: 8Directed series: 0All crew credits: 9

TMDB ID: 933447

IMDb ID: nm0556079

Known for: Directing

Born: October 5, 1898

Died: November 23, 1988

Age: 90

Place of birth: Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1927 - 2008

Years active: 82

Wikidata: Q768263

Also known as

Masaoka Kenzō • 政岡憲三

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Director (7)Assistant Director (1)Special Effects (1)

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Biography

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.