Shoichi Ozawa
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 (150 titles)
7.5MovieFree and Easy 18
2007
8.0MovieKah-chan
Landlord · 2001
7.0MovieThe Eel
Gynaecolology Clinic Doctor · 1997
9.0MovieI Can Hear the Duck Singing
1993
9.0MovieA Sandcastle Model Family Home
1989
7.6MovieBlack Rain
Shokichi · 1989
7.0MovieGonza the Spearman
Boatman · 1986
7.5MovieThe Ballad of Narayama
Katsuzô · 1983
9.0MovieNuclear Scrapbook
Narrator · 1982
8.7MovieTora-san's Promise
Tsunesaburo · 1981
9.0MovieRennyo and His Mother
1981
6.2MovieEijanaika
Sakunojo · 1981
7.6MovieVengeance Is Mine
Nisshinbo Section Manager · 1979
6.5MovieWinter's Flower
Chan · 1978
7.2MovieThe Boxer
Apartment Manager · 1977
8.2MovieThe Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro
1977
8.3MovieThe Gate of Youth
1975
5.0MovieKaoru Kiri: The Best Lesbian in Japan, Authentic Account
Fan · 1974
10.0MovieComedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
Gontaro Ishiyama / Rep. Yamada · 1974
5.8MovieIchijo's Wet Lust
Ramen Shop Owner · 1972
8.0MovieKamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here
Seitaro Marukawa · 1972
6.7MovieSummer Soldiers
Tanikawa · 1972
6.5MovieThe Pirates of Buban
1972
MovieKigeki Ijiwaru Daishougai
1971