About
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 Ballad of NarayamaMovie • 1983
Vengeance Is MineMovie • 1979
The EelMovie • 1997
Pigs and BattleshipsMovie • 1961
The Insect WomanMovie • 1963
Story of a ProstituteMovie • 1965
Black RainMovie • 1989
Intentions of MurderMovie • 1964
A Sun-Tribe Myth from the Bakumatsu EraMovie • 1957
The PornographersMovie • 1966
Pleasures of the FleshMovie • 1965
Elegant BeastMovie • 1962
RevengeMovie • 1964
Suzaki Paradise: Red Light DistrictMovie • 1956
Take Aim at the Police VanMovie • 1960