About Meredith Weatherby
Lived 1915 – 1997 (aged 82). Meredith Weatherby was an American author, businessperson and translator.
Oscar Meredith Weatherby (February 25, 1915 – June 27, 1997) was an American publisher who was the founder of Weatherhill Publications. He spent a large part of his life in Japan and is known in particular for his English translations of literary works by Yukio Mishima. Weatherby was also a long-term patron and romantic partner of the photographer Tamotsu Yato.
He also appeared in an acting role in the 1970 war movie Tora! Tora! Tora!, in which he played the part of the U.S. Ambassador to Japan, Joseph Grew.
A native of Waco, Texas, Weatherby died in La Jolla, California.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1970 Tora! Tora! Tora! Ambassador Joseph Grew Uncredited
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American publisher
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Meredith Weatherby was born on 25 February 1915 in Texas.
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Meredith Weatherby died on 27 June 1997.
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Meredith Weatherby was an author, businessperson and translator.
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Meredith Weatherby was American.
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