Shoichi Ozawa

Acting

Born 1929-04-06 · died 2012-12-10 · Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

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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

Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters5 Gents Fly to KyushuExplosion CourseThe Maid StoryTwice on a Certain NightI Can Hear the Duck SingingA Sandcastle Model Family HomeNuclear ScrapbookRennyo and His MotherFive Gents and a Kuniang