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Shoichi Ozawa
Acting
Born: April 6, 1929
Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Biography
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
Kaoru Kiri: The Best Lesbian In Japan, Authentic Account
The Ballad of Narayama
as Katsuzô
The Insect Woman
as Ken
The Eel
as Gynaecolology Clinic Doctor
Vengeance Is Mine
as Nisshinbo Section Manager
Story of a Prostitute
as Akiyama
Black Rain
as Shokichi
Pigs and Battleships
as Gunji
Ichijo's Wet Lust
as Ramen Shop Owner
Why Not?
as Sakunojo
