Shoichi Ozawa
Acting
Born April 6, 1929 · Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Died December 10, 2012
Also known as Shôichi Ozawa · Соити Одзава · Сёити Одзава
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.
Awards & recognition
- Kikuchi Kan Prize · 2007
- Shincho Gakugei Literature Prize · 1999
- Medal with Purple Ribbon · 1994
- Blue Ribbon Awards — Best Supporting Actor · 1960
- Golden Arrow Award
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- Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class
Filmography15 titles
Black Rain
Vengeance Is Mine
The Ballad of Narayama
Elegant Beast
The Pornographers
The Insect Woman
Pigs and Battleships
Gonza the Spearman
Intentions of Murder
Endless Desire
Stolen Desire
Story of a Prostitute
Eijanaika
Take Aim at the Police Van
The Pleasures of the Flesh