Takao Kinoshita
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- January 1, 1961 in Japan
- Active Years
- 1990–2025 (36 Years)
- Total Credits
- 50 credits in database
Biography
Takao Kinoshita is a Japanese director affiliated with a joint television subsidiary called Basis. He is a graduate of the Yokohama Broadcast Film Institute, which is currently known as the Japan Film University. Following his graduation from vocational school, he worked as a freelancer. Early in his career, he served as an assistant director under the supervision of Fukumoto Yoshito, Wakamatsu Setsuro, and Onohara Kazuhiro. He made his directorial debut in 1990 with the project titled Strange Event. Throughout his career, he has primarily focused on directing drama series produced by joint television. According to his professional records, he is credited with 46 known works in the television and film industry.
Career overview
Takao Kinoshita is a director born in Japan. He is known for directing and has forty-six known credits according to profile data. He graduated from the Yokohama Broadcast Film Institute, which is the present Japan Film University. Following his graduation from vocational school, he worked as a freelancer.
Early in his career, he worked as an assistant director under the supervision of Fukumoto Yoshito, Wakamatsu Setsuro, and Onohara Kazuhiro. In 1990, he directed his debut with a work titled strange event. Following this, he primarily worked on dramas produced by joint television productions, specifically belonging to a joint television subsidiary named Basis.
In addition to his directing work, individuals named Takao Kinoshita have been associated with acting credits in film and television projects. These include appearances in films such as The Wolverine, Kumiko, The Treasure Hunter, Roman Bath, Thermae Romae, Dear Doctor, and Noriben - The Recipe for Fortune, as well as an appearance in the television drama series Sexy Tanaka-san.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
50 titles- Problem Property (2025) Director
- Tales of the Bizarre: 2024 Winter Special (2024) Director
- Tales of the Bizarre: 2024 Summer Special (2024) Director
- Barakamon (2023) Director
- Mokuhihan (2022) Director
- She Was Pretty (2021) Director
- Enzaihan (2021) Director
- M -beloved one- (2020) Production Director
- M -beloved one- (2020) Director
- The Truth of L Reika (2020) Director
- The Truth of L Reika (2020) Creator
- Daisy Luck (2018) Director
- MPD: Animal Unit (2017) Director
- Cinderella Formula (2016) Director
- Professor Eiko (2016) Director
- Tales of the Bizarre 25th Anniversary Spring Special: Popular Manga Artist Competition (2015) Director
- The Reason Mom and Papa Live (2014) Director
- Tales of the Bizarre: 2013 Spring Special (2013) Director
- Breathless Summer (2012) Director
- Will You Marry Me…Again? (2012) Director
- Hotelier (2007) Director
- Angels with Broken Wings (2006) Director
- Tales of the Bizarre: 2006 Spring Special (2006) Director
- Tales of the Bizarre: 2006 Fall Special (2006) Director
- 1 Litre of Tears (2005) Director
- 1 Litre of Tears (2005) Creator
- Medaka (2004) Director
- Tales of the Bizarre: 2004 Spring Special (2004) Director
- Innocence in Bloom (2003) Director
- Innocence in Bloom (2003) Creator
- Tales of the Bizarre: 2003 Spring Special (2003) Director
- Hatsu Taiken (2002) Director
- Fighting Girl (2001) Director
- Omiai kekkon (2000) Director
- Happy Mania (1998) Director
- Thursday Ghost Stories Ghost Club ~ Junior High School Edition 2 (1998) Director
- New Thursday Ghost Stories Ghost Club: Seven Wonders of School Edition 3 (1998) Director
- Thursday Ghost Stories Ghost Club ~ Junior High School Edition 4 (1998) Director
- New Thursday Ghost Stories Ghost Club: Seven Wonders of School Edition 2 (1998) Director
- Thursday Ghost Stories Ghost Club: Seven Wonders of School Edition 1 (1998) Director
- Thursday Ghost Stories Ghost Club ~ Junior High School Edition 5 (1998) Director
- Thursday Ghost Stories Ghost Club ~ Junior High School Edition 3 (1998) Director
- Thursday Ghost Stories Ghost Club ~ Junior High School Edition 1 (1998) Director
- Thursday Ghost Stories Ghost Club: Elementary School Students Edition 1 (1997) Director
- Thursday Ghost Stories Ghost Club: Elementary School Student Edition 2 (1997) Director
- Thursday Ghost Stories Ghost Club: Elementary School Students Edition 3 (1997) Director
- Thursday Ghost Stories Ghost Club: Elementary School Student Edition 4 (1997) Director
- He Is Always There (1993) Director
- Jaja uma narashi (1993) Director
- Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen (1990) Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Takao Kinoshita best known for?
Takao Kinoshita is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tales of the Bizarre: 2024 Winter Special (2024), Tales of the Bizarre: 2024 Summer Special (2024), Tales of the Bizarre 25th Anniversary Spring Special: Popular Manga Artist Competition (2015), Tales of the Bizarre: 2013 Spring Special (2013).
When and where was Takao Kinoshita born?
Takao Kinoshita was born on January 1, 1961 in Japan.
How many credits does Takao Kinoshita have?
Takao Kinoshita has accumulated over 50 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2025.
What is Takao Kinoshita's background in cinema and television?
Takao Kinoshita is a Japanese director affiliated with a joint television subsidiary called Basis. He is a graduate of the Yokohama Broadcast Film Institute, which is currently known as the Japan Film University. Following his graduation from vocational school, he worked as a freelancer. Early in his career, he served ...
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