Matthew Chozick, a multifaceted American artist, has made a significant impact in the Tokyo entertainment scene.
With a strong presence in Japan, Chozick has been a regular cast member on the popular Japanese comedy-variety show Sekai marumie! Terebi tokusôbu since 2012, alongside renowned director Takeshi Kitano.
In addition to his television work, Chozick has appeared in a diverse range of films, including Sion Sono's Prisoners of the Ghostland (2021),which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, and Toshie the Nihilist (2021),a film he wrote and directed, which debuted at the LA Shorts International Film Festival.
Chozick's extensive filmography also includes notable roles in Love and Other Cults (2017),Perfect I Nogizaka Cinemas Story of 46 (2020),Midnight Swan (2020),and Jebiotto vs. Mechajebiotto (2019).
Before transitioning to a career in the arts, Chozick received training in acting at the Barrow Group in New York and the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in Los Angeles.
Moreover, Chozick holds a PhD in literature and currently teaches at Temple University's Tokyo campus, further solidifying his connection to the academic community.
In Japan, Chozick is represented by Sky Corporation, a prominent talent agency.
