Animators born on January 5

Take a focused look at the animators born on January 5. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1941 Hayao Miyazaki

  Hayao Miyazaki is a renowned Japanese animator, director, producer, screenwriter, author, and co-founder of Studio Ghibli. Internationally recognized for his imaginative storytelling and masterful animation, he has created some of the most acclaimed animated films of all time, such as 'My Neighbor Totoro' and 'Spirited Away.' [bio]