Eiji Tsuburaya

Japanese film director and producer

Eiji Tsuburaya - Japanese film director and producer
Born

July 7th, 1901
123 years ago

Died

January 25th, 1970
55 years ago — 68 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Japan

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A pioneering figure in Japanese cinema, directed and produced numerous influential films in the tokusatsu genre, notable for special effects work. Contributed to the creation of the famous Godzilla franchise. Established techniques in practical effects that influenced both domestic and international film industries. Played a significant role in the production of Ultraman, which debuted in 1966, leading to a franchise that remains popular.

Directed Godzilla in 1954

Created Ultraman series in 1966

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