Description: (Animator)
Iwao Takamoto was a well-known Japanese-American animator, television producer, and film director who made major contributions to the animation industry. He started his career at Walt Disney Animation Studios, working as a production and character designer on classic films like Cinderella, Lady and the Tramp, and Sleeping Beauty. Takamoto later moved to Hanna-Barbera Productions, where he played a key role in designing popular characters such as Scooby-Doo and Astro, and eventually became a highly regarded director and producer.