Jimmy T. Murakami
American film director (1933–2014) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Teruaki "Jimmy" Murakami (村上輝明, Murakami Teruaki, June 5, 1933 – February 16, 2014) was an American animator and film director with a long career working in numerous countries. Among his best-known works are the animated adaptations of the Raymond Briggs books When the Wind Blows and The Snowman. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film for The Magic Pear Tree (1968).
Not to be confused with James J. Murakami.
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Born | Teruaki Murakami (1933-06-05)June 5, 1933 San Jose, California, U.S. |
Died | February 16, 2014(2014-02-16) (aged 80) Dublin, Ireland |
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Known for | Founder of Fred Wolf Films Dublin |
Spouse | Ethna Murakami |
Children | 2 |
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