Mamoru Oshii is a Japanese filmmaker, television director, and writer. Famous for his philosophy-oriented storytelling, Oshii has directed a number of popular anime, including Urusei Yatsura, Ghost in the Shell, and Patlabor 2: The Movie. He also holds the distinction of having created the first ever OVA, Dallos. For his work, Oshii has received and been nominated for numerous awards, including the Palme d'Or and Golden Lion. He has also attracted praise from international directors such as James Cameron and The Wachowskis. Currently, Oshii lives in Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan with his dog ? a mutt named Daniel. [More at Wikipedia]

August 8th, 1951 in Tokyo Prefecture (Age 72)