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
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movieThe Eel
1997
Gynaecolology Clinic Doctor
movieBlack Rain
1989
Shokichi
movieGonza the Spearman
1986
Boatman
movieNuclear Scrapbook
1982
Narrator
movieTora-san's Promise
1981
Tsunesaburo
movieEijanaika
1981
Sakunojo
movieVengeance Is Mine
1979
Nisshinbo Section Manager
movieBoxer
1977
Apartment Manager
movieComedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
1974
Gontaro Ishiyama / Rep. Yamada
movieIchijo's Wet Lust
1972
Ramen Shop Owner
movieKamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here
1972
Seitaro Marukawa
movieSummer Soldiers
1972
Tanikawa
movieFive Gents Fly to Taiwan
1970
Chinkai Ō
movie5 Gents Fly to Kyushu Part II
1969
Tomitabayashi Shigeichi (sales)
movie5 Gents Fly to Kyushu
1969
Shigeru Tondabayashi (Sales Manager)
movieThe Human Bullet
1968
Sergeant
movieYoung Challengers
1968
Shintaro Namikawa
movieThe Shy Deceiver
1968
Narrator
movieNeon taiheiki
1968
as Toshinori, Masumoto
movieFive Gents and a Chinese Merchant
1968
Han Pei-kan
movieFive Gents and Karate Grandpa
1968
Han Ping-han (Hong Kong Buyer)
movieLove for an Idiot
1967
Jôji Kawai
movieClassmates
1967
Sublieutenant Doi
movieSong of Love
1967
Postman
movieBand of Ninja
1967
Narrator
movieExplosion Course
1967
Narrator
movieOhana han: Dai ni bu
1966
Kamekichi Hosokura
movieThe River Yokobori
1966
Gamakuchi
movie3 Raccoon Dogs
1966
Rukichi Saruta
movieOhana han
1966
Kamekichi Hosokura
movieThe Pornographers
1966
Yoshimoto 'Subu' Ogata
movieTrigger Happy Romeo
1965
Tadashi Hayakawa
movieSeisaku's Wife
1965
Hyosuke
movieRevenge
1964
Koyama Samon
movieFemale Ninja Magic
1964
Usuzumi
movieSweet Sweat
1964
Fujii
movieIntentions of Murder
1964
Kazuyuki Tamaru
movieA Modern Samurai Village
1963
Tajima Taichi
movieElegant Beast
1962
Paburisuta Pinosaku
movieCat Changed Into Tiger
1962
Life insurance agent
movieThe Temple of Wild Geese
1962
Kuniitsu Takami
movieLiving by Karate
1961
Heisuke
movieTokyo Mighty Guy
1960
Hamakawa
movieThe Sleeping Beast Within
1960
Reporter Horibe
movieTake Aim at the Police Van
1960
Gorô Kashima
movieRoom for Let
1959
Minoru Eto
movieCrimson Wings
1958
Yukihiro Ando
movieEndless Desire
1958
A teacher
movieThe Man Who Wagers Tomorrow
1958
Seikichi Kawarai
movieNishi Ginza Station
1958
Mantaro
movieStolen Desire
1958
Toshiro
movieFrankie the Milkman
1956
Shingo Yamaguchi
movieHungry Soul, Part II
1956
Tachibana's Old Friend B
movieOur Town
1956
Keikichi
movieTill We Meet Again
1955
Doc Misawa
movieBurden of Love
1955
Secretary Torii
Production2
movieEijanaika
1981
Producer
movieKaoru Kiri: The Best Lesbian in Japan, Authentic Account
1974
Production Coordinator