Richard Sakai

Biography

This executive and producer has long been associated with producer-director James L. Brooks. Sakai first met Brooks in 1977 while working as a go-fer at John Charles Walters Productions, the company behind the sitcom "Taxi" (ABC, 1978-82; NBC, 1982-83). During the shows run, he worked his way up to...
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Filmography

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Awards

In 2001, received Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming Less Than One Hour)
In 2000, received Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming One Hour or Less)
In 1998, received Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming One Hour or Less)

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Highlights

In 1997, Was executive producer for Brooks' Oscar-nominated "As Good As It Gets"
In 1996, First features as executive producer, "Bottle Rocket" and "Jerry Maguire"; shared in Best Picture Oscar nomination for the latter
In 1990, Was one of the producers for "The Simpsons"

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