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Shoichi Ozawa

Shoichi Ozawa

ActingBorn April 6, 1929 (83 years old at death)· Died December 10, 2012

Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

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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.

Also known as: Shôichi Ozawa , Соити Одзава, Сёити Одзава
Popularity: 1
Total credits: 146

Known For

The Ballad of Narayama
Movie
★7.5

The Ballad of Narayama

as Katsuzô

The Eel
Movie
★6.9

The Eel

as Gynaecolology Clinic Doctor

Movies (144)

Free and Easy 18

Free and Easy 18

2007

The Eel

The Eel

as Gynaecolology Clinic Doctor

1997

I Can Hear the Duck Singing

Behind the Camera

Kaoru Kiri: The Best Lesbian in Japan, Authentic Account

Kaoru Kiri: The Best Lesbian in Japan, Authentic Account

Production Coordinator

Eijanaika

Eijanaika

Producer

Kaoru Kiri: The Best Lesbian in Japan, Authentic Account
The Insect Woman
Movie
★7.2

The Insect Woman

as Ken

Kaoru Kiri: The Best Lesbian in Japan, Authentic Account
Movie
★5.0

Kaoru Kiri: The Best Lesbian in Japan, Authentic Account

as Fan

Vengeance Is Mine
Movie
★7.6

Vengeance Is Mine

as Nisshinbo Section Manager

Cold Rice, Osan, Chan
Movie
★7.0

Cold Rice, Osan, Chan

Young Breasts
Movie
★7.0

Young Breasts

Black Rain
Movie
★7.6

Black Rain

as Shokichi

Suzaki Paradise: Red Light District
Movie
★7.0

Suzaki Paradise: Red Light District

as Sankichi

Eijanaika
Movie
★6.2

Eijanaika

as Sakunojo

Gonza the Spearman
Movie
★7.0

Gonza the Spearman

as Boatman

Pigs and Battleships
Movie
★7.1

Pigs and Battleships

as Gunji

The Ballad of Narayama
Movie
★7.5

The Ballad of Narayama

as Katsuzô

1983

The Eel
Movie
★6.9

The Eel

as Gynaecolology Clinic Doctor

1997

The Insect Woman
Movie
★7.2

The Insect Woman

as Ken

1963

Kaoru Kiri: The Best Lesbian in Japan, Authentic Account
Movie
★5.0

Kaoru Kiri: The Best Lesbian in Japan, Authentic Account

as Fan

1974

Vengeance Is Mine
Movie
★7.6

Vengeance Is Mine

as Nisshinbo Section Manager

1979

Cold Rice, Osan, Chan
Movie
★7.0

Cold Rice, Osan, Chan

1965

Young Breasts
Movie
★7.0

Young Breasts

1958

Black Rain
Movie
★7.6

Black Rain

as Shokichi

1989

Suzaki Paradise: Red Light District
Movie
★7.0

Suzaki Paradise: Red Light District

as Sankichi

1956

Eijanaika
Movie
★6.2

Eijanaika

as Sakunojo

1981

Gonza the Spearman
Movie
★7.0

Gonza the Spearman

as Boatman

1986

Pigs and Battleships
Movie
★7.1

Pigs and Battleships

as Gunji

1961

I Can Hear the Duck Singing

1993

A Sandcastle Model Family Home

A Sandcastle Model Family Home

1989

Black Rain

Black Rain

as Shokichi

1989

Gonza the Spearman

Gonza the Spearman

as Boatman

1986

The Ballad of Narayama

The Ballad of Narayama

as Katsuzô

1983

Nuclear Scrapbook

Nuclear Scrapbook

as Narrator

1982

Tora-san's Promise

Tora-san's Promise

as Tsunesaburo

1981

Rennyo and His Mother

Rennyo and His Mother

1981

Eijanaika

Eijanaika

as Sakunojo

1981

Vengeance Is Mine

Vengeance Is Mine

as Nisshinbo Section Manager

1979

Winter's Flower

Winter's Flower

as Chan

1978

Boxer

Boxer

as Apartment Manager

1977

The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro

The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro

1977

The Gate of Youth

The Gate of Youth

1975

Kaoru Kiri: The Best Lesbian in Japan, Authentic Account

Kaoru Kiri: The Best Lesbian in Japan, Authentic Account

as Fan

1974

Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters

Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters

as Gontaro Ishiyama / Rep. Yamada

1974

Ichijo's Wet Lust

Ichijo's Wet Lust

as Ramen Shop Owner

1972

Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here

Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here

as Seitaro Marukawa

1972

Summer Soldiers

Summer Soldiers

as Tanikawa

1972

The Pirates of Buban

The Pirates of Buban

1972

Kigeki Ijiwaru Daishougai

Kigeki Ijiwaru Daishougai

1971

The Scandalous Adventures of Buraikan

The Scandalous Adventures of Buraikan

as Ushimatsu

1970

Free and Easy 18

Free and Easy 18

2007

The Eel

The Eel

as Gynaecolology Clinic Doctor

1997

I Can Hear the Duck Singing

I Can Hear the Duck Singing

1993

A Sandcastle Model Family Home

A Sandcastle Model Family Home

1989

Black Rain

Black Rain

as Shokichi

1989

Gonza the Spearman

Gonza the Spearman

as Boatman

1986

The Ballad of Narayama

The Ballad of Narayama

as Katsuzô

1983

Nuclear Scrapbook

Nuclear Scrapbook

as Narrator

1982

Tora-san's Promise

Tora-san's Promise

as Tsunesaburo

1981

Rennyo and His Mother

Rennyo and His Mother

1981

Eijanaika

Eijanaika

as Sakunojo

1981

Vengeance Is Mine

Vengeance Is Mine

as Nisshinbo Section Manager

1979

Winter's Flower

Winter's Flower

as Chan

1978

Boxer

Boxer

as Apartment Manager

1977

The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro

The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro

1977

The Gate of Youth

The Gate of Youth

1975

Kaoru Kiri: The Best Lesbian in Japan, Authentic Account

Kaoru Kiri: The Best Lesbian in Japan, Authentic Account

as Fan

1974

Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters

Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters

as Gontaro Ishiyama / Rep. Yamada

1974

Ichijo's Wet Lust

Ichijo's Wet Lust

as Ramen Shop Owner

1972

Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here

Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here

as Seitaro Marukawa

1972

Summer Soldiers

Summer Soldiers

as Tanikawa

1972

The Pirates of Buban

The Pirates of Buban

1972

Kigeki Ijiwaru Daishougai

Kigeki Ijiwaru Daishougai

1971

The Scandalous Adventures of Buraikan

The Scandalous Adventures of Buraikan

as Ushimatsu

1970

Kaoru Kiri: The Best Lesbian in Japan, Authentic Account

Production Coordinator

Eijanaika

Eijanaika

Producer