Name: Shōhei Imamura
Birthday: 15 September 1926
Deathday: 30 May 2006
Place of Birth: Tokyo, Japan
Known For: Directing
Shōhei Imamura (15 September 1926 – 30 May 2006) was a Japanese film director. He was the first Japanese director to win two Palme d'Or awards, but was never Oscar-nominated in any category.