Shoichi Ozawa
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.
Known for
The Eel
1997
Black Rain
1989
Scrap Collectors
1968
The Insect Woman
1963
Eijanaika
1981
Burden of Love
1955
Room for Let
1959
The Boxer
1977
Color
1965
Sound of Youth
1956