Shoichi Ozawa
Acting
Shōichi Ozawa (小沢 昭一, Ozawa Shōichi, April 6, 1929 – December 10, 2012) was a Japanese actor, radio host, singer, and prominent researcher and expert on Japanese folk art. He also founded the Shabondama-za theater company. Ozawa, who was born in Tokyo, graduated from Waseda University. He began acting after college, beginning with his debut stage role in 1951. He also appeared in television and film roles, acting quite frequently in films directed by Shohei Imamura and Yūzō Kawashima. In 1971, Ozawa launched his long running radio show.
Known for
2007Free and Easy 18
1997The Eel
Gynaecolology Clinic Doctor
1993I Can Hear the Duck Singing
1989A Sandcastle Model Family Home
1989Black Rain
Shokichi
1986Gonza the Spearman
Boatman
1983The Ballad of Narayama
Katsuzô
1982Nuclear Scrapbook
Narrator
1981Why Not?
Sakunojo
1981Rennyo and His Mother
1981Tora-san's Promise
Tsunesaburo
1979Vengeance Is Mine
Nisshinbo Section Manager
1978Winter's Flower
Chan
1977Boxer
Apartment Manager
1977The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro
1975The Gate of Youth
1974Kaoru Kiri: The Best Lesbian in Japan, Authentic Account
Fan
1974Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
Gontaro Ishiyama / Rep. Yamada
1972Ichijo's Wet Lust
Ramen Shop Owner
1972Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here
Seitaro Marukawa
1972Summer Soldiers
Tanikawa
1972The Pirates of Buban
1971Kigeki Ijiwaru Daishougai
1970The Scandalous Adventures of Buraikan
Ushimatsu