Photo of Shoichi Ozawa

Shoichi Ozawa

Acting

Born

April 6, 1929

Born in

Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Died

December 10, 2012

Bio

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.

Movies & Shows

Your privacy is important to us

We use cookies and tracking technologies to deliver a better browsing experience, personalize the content you see, and understand your usage patterns. Some cookies are necessary for core functionality, while others allow us to optimize our streaming service and maintain security.

By using our platform and clicking "Accept", you consent to cookies as described in our policies. Choose "Customize" to manage your settings and select which cookies you wish to allow. Find out more in our Cookies Policy.