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Shoichi Ozawa

Born: 1929-04-06 in Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Died: 2012-12-10

Known For: Acting

Biography

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.

Filmography

2001

1997

  • The Eel as Gynaecolology Clinic Doctor

1986

1983

1982

1981

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1969

1967

1966

1956

1955