Shōichi Hirose
Acting • Born 1918-06-23 – Died 1998-06-20
Biography
Shōichi Hirose was a Japanese actor. Sometimes credited as Solomon Hirose, he is probably best known for playing Godzilla's archenemy King Ghidorah and for being the actor inside the King Kong suit in King Kong vs. Godzilla, along with several tough guy roles.
Filmography
87 credits
The Hidden Fortress
Movie • 1958
Soldier (uncredited)
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
Movie • 1959
Convict (uncredited)
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)
Movie • 1956
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
Movie • 1957
Tahei
Ôban
Movie • 1957
The Man On The Train
The Witness Killed
Movie • 1961
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
Movie • 1968
Down Town
Movie • 1957
Farewell Rabaul
Movie • 1954
The Secret of the Telegian
Movie • 1960
Invisible Man
Movie • 1954
Policeman
The Eagle of the Pacific
Movie • 1953
Young Swordsman
Movie • 1963
The Spell of the Hidden Gold
Movie • 1958
Star of Hong Kong
Movie • 1962
Waiter
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
Movie • 1964
King Ghidorah
The Mysterians
Movie • 1957
Detective in Etsuko's house
Invasion of Astro-Monster
Movie • 1965
King Ghidorah
Yojimbo
Movie • 1961
Ushitora Follower
Red Beard
Movie • 1965
Thug
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Movie • 1966
Fleeing Infant Islander
Varan the Unbelievable
Movie • 1962
Fisherman
Godzilla Raids Again
Movie • 1955
Convict
Beast Man Snow Man
Movie • 1955
Mountain Searcher
Mothra
Movie • 1961
Dam Worker
Atragon
Movie • 1963
Mu Henchman
The H-Man
Movie • 1958
Fire Department Official (uncredited)
Frankenstein Conquers the World
Movie • 1965
Tunnel Worker
King Kong vs. Godzilla
Movie • 1962
King Kong
The Human Vapor
Movie • 1960
Burly Guard (uncredited)
Seven Samurai
Movie • 1954
Bandit
King Kong Escapes
Movie • 1967
Henchman
Will-o'-the-Wisp
Movie • 1956
Dogora
Movie • 1964
Thermal power plant staff
The Battle of Okinawa
Movie • 1971
King Kong vs. Godzilla
Movie • 1963
King Kong (uncredited)
The Merciless Trap
Movie • 1961
Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here
Movie • 1972
Terror of Mechagodzilla
Movie • 1975
Golden Eyes
Movie • 1968
Love on Rainbow Island
Movie • 1956
The Big Boss
Movie • 1959
Varan
Movie • 1958
Fisherman
The Retreat from Kiska
Movie • 1965
Yamashita
Marital Relations
Movie • 1955
Las Vegas Free-For-All
Movie • 1967
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
Movie • 1956
(uncredited)
The Three Treasures
Movie • 1959
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
Movie • 1974
Lady Snowblood
Movie • 1973
The War of the Gargantuas
Movie • 1966
Soldier
The Daphne
Movie • 1966
The Man Who Came to Port
Movie • 1952
(uncredited)
Mother and Son
Movie • 1955
(uncredited)
Monsieur Zivaco
Movie • 1967
Taxi driver
House
Movie • 1977
Ramen Trucker
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
Movie • 1979
Sarah the Great King
Ikiru
Movie • 1952
Yakuza (uncredited)
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
Movie • 1957
Rodan
Movie • 1956
Meganulon / Fighter pilot
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
Movie • 1957
Sanjuro
Movie • 1962
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
Movie • 1957
The Beast Shall Die
Movie • 1959
Tokyo Sweetheart
Movie • 1952
Young Guy at Sea
Movie • 1965
Different Sons
Movie • 1961
A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East
Movie • 1971
Doya's Husband
Tactics of Love
Movie • 1955
A Man in the Storm
Movie • 1957
Executive Chair
Movie • 1958
Ozawa
How the Bell of Liberty Rings
Movie • 1954
Keisuke Ohtori
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa Series: I Want to Weep
Movie • 1961
Ee-Kou (a follower)
Lonely Heart
Movie • 1981
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa Series: Thank You, Sandogasa
Movie • 1961
Highwayman A
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
Movie • 1974
Prisoner A
Five Gents Prefer Geisha
Movie • 1967
Structure of Hate
Movie • 1961
Interpol Code 8
Movie • 1963
Trap of Suicide Kilometer
Movie • 1964
Fox and Raccoon
Movie • 1959
Fisherman Senkichi
Ginza Tomboy
Movie • 1960
Jail Guard
Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff
Movie • 1960
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success
Movie • 1960
Yakuza Youth A
Frame of Snow
Movie • 1955
Night in Bangkok
Movie • 1966
Mexican Free-for-All
Movie • 1968
Bandit's Henchman A