Satoshi Kon

Director

Birthday October 12, 1963

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace Sapporo, Japan

DEATH DATE Aug 24, 2010 (46)

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About

Japanese film director, animator, and screenwriter best known for his critically acclaimed anime films Perfect Blue, Millennium Actress, Tokyo Godfathers, and Paprika. His work has had a notable influence on filmmakers outside of Japan.

Before Fame

He studied graphic design at the Musashino Art University.

Trivia

Perfect Blue was named Best Asian Film at the 1997 Fantasia Film Festival.

Family Life

He married Kyoko Kon in 1995. His elder brother, Tsuyoshi Kon, is a famous guitarist.

Associated With

Film directors Darren Aronofsky and Guillermo del Toro have cited him as an influence.