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Iwao Ōtani

1919 – 2017

Japanese recording engineer

Audio engineer Actor Recording engineer
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Lived 1919 – 2017 (aged 97–98). Iwao Ōtani was a Japanese audio engineer, actor and recording engineer.

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Important facts

Born
1919, Osaka Prefecture
Birth century
Awards
Mainichi Film Award for Best Sound Recording

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Iwao Ōtani?

Japanese recording engineer

When was Iwao Ōtani born?

Iwao Ōtani was born in 1919 in Osaka Prefecture.

When did Iwao Ōtani die?

Iwao Ōtani died on 3 August 2017.

What was Iwao Ōtani's occupation?

Iwao Ōtani was an audio engineer, actor and recording engineer.

What nationality was Iwao Ōtani?

Iwao Ōtani was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Iwao Ōtani

· Wikidata: Q11439061

· DBpedia: Iwao Ōtani

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