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Shoichi Ozawa
Born 1929-04-06Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Free and Easy 18RoleKah-chanLandlordThe EelGynaecolology Clinic DoctorI Can Hear the Duck SingingRoleA Sandcastle Model Family HomeRoleBlack RainShokichiGonza the SpearmanBoatmanThe Ballad of NarayamaKatsuzôNuclear ScrapbookNarratorTora-san's PromiseTsunesaburoRennyo and His MotherRoleEijanaikaSakunojoVengeance Is MineNisshinbo Section ManagerWinter's FlowerChanThe BoxerApartment ManagerThe Love and Adventures of Kuroki TaroRoleThe Gate of YouthRoleKaoru Kiri: The Best Lesbian in Japan, Authentic AccountFanComedy: Love and Justice Among CheatersGontaro Ishiyama / Rep. YamadaIchijo's Wet LustRamen Shop OwnerKamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is HereSeitaro MarukawaSummer SoldiersTanikawaThe Pirates of BubanRoleKigeki Ijiwaru DaishougaiRole