Kihachirō Kawamoto
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Summary
Kihachirō Kawamoto is a human[1]. Born in Shibuya[2], he… he was born on January 11, 1925[3]. He passed away in Tokyo[4]. He died on August 23, 2010[5]. He worked as a film director[6], screenwriter[7], animator[8], puppet designer[9], and animated film maker[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (187 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Kihachirō Kawamoto was born in Shibuya[2].
- Kihachirō Kawamoto passed away in Tokyo[4].
- Kihachirō Kawamoto was born on January 11, 1925[3].
- Kihachirō Kawamoto died on August 23, 2010[5].
- Kihachirō Kawamoto held citizenship in Japan[12].
- Kihachirō Kawamoto held citizenship in Empire of Japan[13].
- Kihachirō Kawamoto's professions included film director[6].
- Kihachirō Kawamoto's professions included screenwriter[7].
- Kihachirō Kawamoto's professions included animator[8].
- Kihachirō Kawamoto's professions included puppet designer[9].
- Kihachirō Kawamoto's professions included animated film maker[10].
- Kihachirō Kawamoto worked as a dollmaker[14].
- Kihachirō Kawamoto's field of work was animated film[15].
- Among Kihachirō Kawamoto's employers was Toho[16].
- Kihachirō Kawamoto was educated at Yokohama National University[17].
- Kihachirō Kawamoto received the Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class[18].
- Kihachirō Kawamoto received the Annie Award[19].
- Kihachirō Kawamoto received the Winsor McCay Award[20].
- Kihachirō Kawamoto was influenced by noh[21].
- Kihachirō Kawamoto was influenced by kabuki[22].
- Kihachirō Kawamoto is recorded as male[23].
- Kihachirō Kawamoto's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- Kihachirō Kawamoto's Commons category is recorded as Kihachiro Kawamoto[25].
- Kihachirō Kawamoto's family name is recorded as Kawamoto[26].
- Kihachirō Kawamoto's given name is recorded as Kihachirō[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Kihachirō Kawamoto was born in Shibuya[2]. He was born on January 11, 1925[3].
Education
Kihachirō Kawamoto was educated at Yokohama National University[17]. Studied under Tadahito Mochinaga[28], an animator[29], 1919–1999[30], of Japan[31] and Jiří Trnka[32], a film director[33], 1912–1969[34], of Czechoslovakia[35], awarded the Národní umělec[36], specialised in visual arts[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include film director[6], screenwriter[7], animator[8], puppet designer[9], animated film maker[10], and dollmaker[14]. Kihachirō Kawamoto's field of work was animated film[15]. Among his employers was Toho[16].
Recognition
Awards received include Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class[18], a grade of an order[38], in Japan[39], founded in 1875[40]; Annie Award[19], a group of awards[41], in United States[42], founded in 1972[43]; and Winsor McCay Award[20], an animation award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1972[46].
Death and Burial
Kihachirō Kawamoto died on August 23, 2010[5]. He passed away in Tokyo[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Kihachirō Kawamoto include Iida City Kawamoto Kihachiro Puppet Museum[47], an art museum[48], in Japan[49], founded in 2007[50].
Why It Matters
Kihachirō Kawamoto ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (187 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
Entities named for him include Iida City Kawamoto Kihachiro Puppet Museum[47], an art museum[48], in Japan[49], founded in 2007[50].
FAQs
Where was Kihachirō Kawamoto born?
Kihachirō Kawamoto's place of birth was Shibuya[2].
Where did Kihachirō Kawamoto die?
Kihachirō Kawamoto passed away in Tokyo[4].
What did Kihachirō Kawamoto do for work?
Kihachirō Kawamoto worked as film director[6], screenwriter[7], animator[8], puppet designer[9], and animated film maker[10].
Where did Kihachirō Kawamoto go to school?
Kihachirō Kawamoto was educated at Yokohama National University[17].
What awards did Kihachirō Kawamoto receive?
Honors received include Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class[18], Annie Award[19], and Winsor McCay Award[20].