Shoichi Ozawa
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.
Filmography
Free and Easy 18
2007
Kah-chan
2001
as Landlord
The Eel
1997
as Gynaecolology Clinic Doctor
I Can Hear the Duck Singing
1993
A Sandcastle Model Family Home
1989
Black Rain
1989
as Shokichi
Gonza the Spearman
1986
as Boatman
The Ballad of Narayama
1983
as Katsuzô
Nuclear Scrapbook
1982
as Narrator
Tora-san's Promise
1981
as Tsunesaburo
Rennyo and His Mother
1981
Eijanaika
1981
as Sakunojo
Vengeance Is Mine
1979
as Nisshinbo Section Manager
Winter's Flower
1978
as Chan
The Boxer
1977
as 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
as Fan
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
1974
as Gontaro Ishiyama / Rep. Yamada
Ichijo's Wet Lust
1972
as Ramen Shop Owner
Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here
1972
as Seitaro Marukawa
Summer Soldiers
1972
as Tanikawa
The Pirates of Buban
1972
Kigeki Ijiwaru Daishougai
1971