Shoichi Ozawa
Known for Acting
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
The Ballad of Narayama
1983
as Katsuzô
The Eel
1997
as Gynaecolology Clinic Doctor
Story of a Prostitute
1965
as Akiyama
Vengeance Is Mine
1979
as Nisshinbo Section Manager
Black Rain
1989
as Shokichi
Revenge
1964
as Koyama Samon
Bad Girl
1963
The Insect Woman
1963
as Ken
The Human Bullet
1968
Intentions of Murder
1964
as Kazuyuki Tamaru
Pigs and Battleships
1961
as Gunji
The Pornographers
1966
as Yoshimoto 'Subu' Ogata
Endless Desire
1958
as A teacher
Take Aim at the Police Van
1960
as Gorô Kashima
A Sun-Tribe Myth from the Bakumatsu Era
1957
as Kinzo
The Temple of Wild Geese
1962
as Kuniitsu Takami
Why Not?
1981
as Sakunojo
Kaoru Kiri: The Best Lesbian in Japan, Authentic Account
1974
as Fan
Ichijo's Wet Lust
1972
as Ramen Shop Owner
A Slope in the Sun
1958