Shoichi Ozawa - Actor Profile

Shoichi Ozawa

Acting
Updated: May 16, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 6, 1929
Birth Place: Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

About Shoichi Ozawa

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.

Shoichi Ozawa Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Shoichi Ozawa reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Shoichi Ozawa's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Shoichi Ozawa's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Explosion Course, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Shoichi Ozawa Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shoichi Ozawa's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Shoichi Ozawa has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2007 Free and Easy 18 - Super Hit Similar →
1993 I Can Hear the Duck Singing - Super Hit Similar →
1989 A Sandcastle Model Family Home - Super Hit Similar →
1989 Black Rain Shokichi Super Hit Similar →
1983 The Ballad of Narayama Katsuzô Super Hit Similar →
1982 Nuclear Scrapbook Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1981 Tora-san's Promise Tsunesaburo Super Hit Similar →
1981 Rennyo and His Mother - Super Hit Similar →
1979 Vengeance Is Mine Nisshinbo Section Manager Super Hit Similar →
1977 The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro - Super Hit Similar →
1975 The Gate of Youth - Super Hit Similar →
1974 Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters Gontaro Ishiyama / Rep. Yamada Super Hit Similar →
1972 Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here Seitaro Marukawa Super Hit Similar →
1970 Five Gents and a Kuniang Ō Sōkai Super Hit Similar →
1970 Five Gents Fly to Taiwan Chinkai Ō Super Hit Similar →
1969 Prime Time Girls - Super Hit Similar →
1969 The Girl I Abandoned - Super Hit Similar →
1969 Black Comedy - Ah, Fool - Super Hit Similar →
1969 5 Gents Fly to Kyushu Shigeru Tondabayashi (Sales Manager) Super Hit Similar →
1968 Scrap Collectors - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Sun Above, Death Below - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Japan's No. 1 Traitor - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Young Challengers Shintaro Namikawa Super Hit Similar →
1968 Neon taiheiki as Toshinori, Masumoto Super Hit Similar →
1968 Wild Ducks and Green Onions - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Five Gents and Karate Grandpa Han Ping-han (Hong Kong Buyer) Super Hit Similar →
1967 Quick-Draw Dog - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Explosion Course Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1966 The Threat - Hit Similar →
1965 Trigger Happy Romeo Tadashi Hayakawa Super Hit Similar →
1965 The Ghost of the One Eyed Man - Super Hit Similar →
1965 The Black Cat - Super Hit Similar →
1965 駿河遊侠伝 度胸がらす - Super Hit Similar →
1964 The Donkey Comes on a Tank - Super Hit Similar →
1964 The Spying Sorceress - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Revenge Koyama Samon Super Hit Similar →
1964 Sweet Sweat Fujii Super Hit Similar →
1964 Gambling Den Breakdown - Super Hit Similar →
1963 The Maid Story - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Bad Girl - Super Hit Similar →
1963 A Modern Samurai Village Tajima Taichi Super Hit Similar →
1962 Elegant Beast Pinosaku, the singer Hit Similar →
1962 Foundry Town - Super Hit Similar →
1961 That Guy and I - Super Hit Similar →
1958 Tokyo Bus Girl - Super Hit Similar →
1957 Temptation - Super Hit Similar →
1957 Inn of the Floating Weeds Taki Super Hit Similar →
1956 Frankie the Milkman Shingo Yamaguchi Super Hit Similar →
1956 Seishun no oto - Super Hit Similar →
1956 Twice on a Certain Night - Super Hit Similar →

Shoichi Ozawa - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shoichi Ozawa?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shoichi Ozawa is "Explosion Course" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Shoichi Ozawa acted in?

Shoichi Ozawa has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shoichi Ozawa?

Other notable films include "The Maid Story", "Twice on a Certain Night", and "Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters".

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