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Nobuhiko Ôbayashi (I) (1938–2020)


Nobuhiko Ôbayashi was born on January 9, 1938 in Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. He was a director and editor, known for Hausu (1977), Labyrinth of Cinema (2019) and Hanagatami (2017). He was previously married to Kyôko Ôbayashi. He died on April 10, 2020 in Tokyo, Japan. See full bio »

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(age 82) in Tokyo, Japan

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Known For

Hausu Director
(1977)
(2019)
Hanagatami Director
(2017)
Onna-zakari Director
(1994)

Filmography

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 2017 Hanagatami
 2013 So Long! (Video)
 2004 Riyû
 2002 Nagoriyuki
 2001 Kokubetsu (TV Movie)
 1998 Manuke sensei (TV Movie) (chief director)
 1996 Mikeneko Hômuzu no suiri (TV Movie)
 1995 Ashita
 1994 Onna-zakari
 1991 Futari
 1985 Shimaizaka
 1985 Sabishinbô
 1984 Shinjuro
 1984 Haishi
 1983 Reibyo densetsu (TV Movie)
 1982 Kawaii Akuma (TV Movie)
 1982 Tenkôsei
 1978 Hito wa sore wo scandal to iu (TV Series)
 1978 Furimukeba ai
 1977 Hausu
 1972 Sutanpîdo kantorî (Documentary short)
 1971 Jerumi in Rio (Short)
 1971 Orere orara (Short)
 1968 Confession
 1966 Émotion (Short)
 1964 Complexe (Short)
 1963 Katami (Short)
 1963 Nakasendô (Short)
 1963 Onomichi (Documentary short)
 1962 T-shi no gogo (Short)
 1961 Mokuyôbi (Short)
 1960 Dandanko (Short)
 1960 E no naka no shôjo (Short)
 1957 Nemuri no kioku (Short)
 1957 Seishun kumo (Short)
 1952 Kingu Kongu (Short)
 1945 The Stupid Teacher (Short)
 1944 Popai no takarajima (Short)
Show Show Editor (51 credits)
Show Show Writer (42 credits)
Show Show Cinematographer (24 credits)
Show Show Actor (11 credits)
Show Show Composer (9 credits)
Show Show Producer (5 credits)
Show Show Soundtrack (3 credits)
Show Show Special effects (1 credit)
Show Show Camera and Electrical Department (1 credit)
Show Show Music department (1 credit)
Show Show Production manager (1 credit)
Show Show Additional Crew (1 credit)
Show Show Thanks (4 credits)
Show Show Self (8 credits)
Show Show Archive footage (3 credits)
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Personal Details

Official Sites:

(in Japanese) | BFI | See more »

Alternate Names:

Nobuhiko Obayashi

Spouse:

Kyôko Ôbayashi  (his death)  (1 child)
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Trivia:

Obayashi is well known as a "TV talent" (guest celebrity) on Japanese talk shows, game shows, and commercials. See more »

Trademark:

A student of piano, he features the instrument prominently in numerousfilms, particularly Hausu (1977) and Hyôryu kyôshitsu (1987).

Nickname:

OB

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