Background
Ohira, Kazuto was born on January 5, 1933 in Hiroshima, Japan. Son of Kitaro and Ryo (Sugimoto) Ohira.
writer theatre company executive
Ohira, Kazuto was born on January 5, 1933 in Hiroshima, Japan. Son of Kitaro and Ryo (Sugimoto) Ohira.
Bachelor, Waseda University, 1956.
Theatre manager, Toho's La Brea Theatre, Los Angeles, 1961-1963; general manager, Toho Cinema, New York City, 1963-1964; publicity manager, Towa Limited company, Tokyo, 1965-1969; representative, director, manager, Toho International Inc., New York City, 1969; chief Executive officer, Toho International Inc., New York City, 1988-1997; president, International Cultural Production Inc., New York City.
Board of directors Japan Musical Award Committee in the United States, since 1994, New York Symphony Ensemble, Saeko Ichinohe Dance Company. Member United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, International Theatre Critics Association, International Theatre Institute.Japan, New York Waseda University Alumni Association (honorary director), Players Club.
Married Evelyn Lanham, September 3, 1964 (divorced September 2005).