Hayao Miyazaki

Cast · Director · Writer

Born

January 5, 1941 · Tokyo, Japan

Hayao Miyazaki is a legendary Japanese animator, director, and manga artist, co-founder of Studio Ghibli. Known for Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and Princess Mononoke, his films blend imagination, humanity, and environmental themes. Winner of multiple major awards, including two Oscars, Miyazaki is widely recognized as one of the greatest animation filmmakers in history.