
Shoichi Ozawa
Acting
Born: 1929-04-06 · Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Died: 2012-12-10
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,
🎬 Movies (20)

Free and Easy 18
2007

The Eel
1997
Gynaecolology Clinic Doctor

I Can Hear the Duck Singing
1993

A Sandcastle Model Family Home
1989

Black Rain
1989
Shokichi

Gonza the Spearman
1986
Boatman

The Ballad of Narayama
1983
Katsuzô

Nuclear Scrapbook
1982
Narrator

Tora-san's Promise
1981
Tsunesaburo

Rennyo and His Mother
1981

Eijanaika
1981
Sakunojo

Vengeance Is Mine
1979
Nisshinbo Section Manager

Winter's Flower
1978
Chan

Boxer
1977
Apartment Manager

The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro
1977

The Gate of Youth
1975

Kaoru Kiri: The Best Lesbian in Japan, Authentic Account
1974
Fan

Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
1974
Gontaro Ishiyama / Rep. Yamada

Ichijo's Wet Lust
1972
Ramen Shop Owner

Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here
1972
Seitaro Marukawa