Kazuo Ohno
Actor · Director
Born Oct 27, 1906 · Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan
Active 1963–2010
Butoh dancer. Christian. After experiencing WW2, Ohno devoted his life to dance. He introduced the unique dance style “Butoh” to the world. (Courtesy of NPO Dance Archive Network)
Filmography
Rose Color Dance (1965)Dandy (1988)Dress Rehearsal (1980)Mr O's Book of the Dead (1973)A Portrait of Mr O (1969)Mandala of Mr O (1971)Just Visiting This Planet (1991)Flowerbird Butoh: A Way of Life (2015)"O, Kind God!" (2003)Kazuo Ohno: Beauty and Strength (2001) — Director9.11-8.15 Nippon Suicide Pact (2006)Kazuo Ohno: I Dance Into the Light (2004)The Masseurs (1963)