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
Cast Credits
Free and Easy 18
Character:
MOVIE • 2007
The Eel
Character: Gynaecolology Clinic Doctor
MOVIE • 1997
I Can Hear the Duck Singing
Character:
MOVIE • 1993
A Sandcastle Model Family Home
Character:
MOVIE • 1989
Black Rain
Character: Shokichi
MOVIE • 1989
Gonza the Spearman
Character: Boatman
MOVIE • 1986
The Ballad of Narayama
Character: Katsuzô
MOVIE • 1983
Nuclear Scrapbook
Character: Narrator
MOVIE • 1982
Tora-san's Promise
Character: Tsunesaburo
MOVIE • 1981
Rennyo and His Mother
Character:
MOVIE • 1981
Why Not?
Character: Sakunojo
MOVIE • 1981
Vengeance Is Mine
Character: Nisshinbo Section Manager
MOVIE • 1979
Winter's Flower
Character: Chan
MOVIE • 1978
Boxer
Character: Apartment Manager
MOVIE • 1977
The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro
Character:
MOVIE • 1977
The Gate of Youth
Character:
MOVIE • 1975
Kaoru Kiri: The Best Lesbian in Japan, Authentic Account
Character:
MOVIE • 1974
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
Character: Gontaro Ishiyama / Rep. Yamada
MOVIE • 1974
Ichijo's Wet Lust
Character: Ramen Shop Owner
MOVIE • 1972
The Golden Bat Shows Up
Character: Seitaro Marukawa
MOVIE • 1972
Crew