Paul Chihara net worth and salary: Paul Chihara is a Composer who has a net worth of $5 Million. Paul Chihara was born in in July 9, 1938. Japanese-American composer known for his concert works and film scores. The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra hired him as its first composer-in-residence during the tenure of conductor Neville Marriner.
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💰Paul Chihara Net worth: $5 Million (Updated at 15 March 2019)
About
Japanese-American composer known for his concert works and film scores. The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra hired him as its first composer-in-residence during the tenure of conductor Neville Marriner.
Before Fame
He received a Master's degree in English literature from Cornell University. While in Paris, he was a student under Gunther Schuller.
Trivia
His first film score was for Roger Corman's "Death Race 2000," which was released in 1974. He also worked on "China Beach," "Simon & Simon," "MacGruder and Loud," and many other film and television productions.
Family Life
He and his family were Japanese Americans who were forced into an internment camp in Minidoka, Idaho, during World War II. He and his wife Carol both became accomplished viola players.
Associated With
He taught famous film composer James Horner at UCLA.
