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Iwao Mori
Iwao Mori
森岩雄
	Mori in November 1952
Born	February 27, 1899; Yokohama, Kanagawa, Empire of Japan
Died	May 14, 1979 (aged 80); Den-en-chōfu, Ōta, Tokyo, Japan
Occupations	Film producer; businessman; screenwriter; film critic;
Years active	1923–1976
Employer	Toho Co., Ltd.
Family	Ichio Mori (eldest son); Keiko Tsushima (daughter-in-law)

Iwao Mori (Japanese: 森岩雄, Hepburn: Mori Iwao, February 27, 1899 – May 14, 1979) was a Japanese film producer, businessman, screenwriter, and film critic. An important figure at Toho Co., Ltd. during the 20th century, he is responsible for employing some of the company's most successful filmmakers, including internationally renowned special effects director Eiji Tsuburaya.