Jimmy Murakami
Teruaki "Jimmy" Murakami, (村上輝明 Murakami Teruaki, June 5, 1933 – February 16, 2014) was a Japanese American animator and director. He is best-known for the animated adaptations of the Raymond Briggs books When the Wind Blows and The Snowman. He formed Murakami-Wolf Films with Fred Wolf.
Jimmy Murakami | |
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| Born | Teruaki Murakami June 5, 1933 |
| Died | February 16, 2014 (aged 80) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Animator, Designer, Artist, Director |
| Known for | Founder of Fred Wolf Films Dublin |
| Spouse(s) | Ethna Murakami |
He died in 2014, aged 80.[1]
Jimmy Murakami Media
Camera crew from Von Richthofen & Brown, 1970. Peter Peckowski and Peter Allwork in cockpit. Jimmy Murakami, Shay Corcoran, Lynn Garrison
References
- ↑ ""When the Wind Blows" Director Jimmy Murakami, RIP". cartoonbrew.com. 2014-02-16. Retrieved 2014-02-16.
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