Shoichi Ozawa

Acting

Apr 6, 1929 – Dec 10, 2012 · Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

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.

The Ballad of Narayama1983
as Katsuzô
as Nisshinbo Section Manager
as Shokichi
as Gynaecolology Clinic Doctor
as Ken
as Gunji
as Subuyan Ogata
as Kazuyuki Tamaru