Shōichi Hirose

Profile

Shōichi Hirose

Acting

Born 1918-06-23 · Died 1998-06-20

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Japan

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

89 credits across movies and TV

The Hidden Fortress

The Hidden Fortress

1958 · Soldier (uncredited)

Gigantis, the Fire Monster

Gigantis, the Fire Monster

1959 · Convict (uncredited)

The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)

The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)

1956

Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen

Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen

1957 · Tahei

Ôban

Ôban

1957 · The Man On The Train

The Witness Killed

The Witness Killed

1961

Japan's No. 1 Traitor

Japan's No. 1 Traitor

1968

Down Town

Down Town

1957

Farewell Rabaul

Farewell Rabaul

1954

The Secret of the Telegian

The Secret of the Telegian

1960

Invisible Man

Invisible Man

1954 · Policeman

The Eagle of the Pacific

The Eagle of the Pacific

1953

Young Swordsman

Young Swordsman

1963

The Spell of the Hidden Gold

The Spell of the Hidden Gold

1958

Star of Hong Kong

Star of Hong Kong

1962 · Waiter

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

1964 · King Ghidorah

The Mysterians

The Mysterians

1957 · Detective in Etsuko's house

Invasion of Astro-Monster

Invasion of Astro-Monster

1965 · King Ghidorah

Yojimbo

Yojimbo

1961 · Ushitora Follower

Red Beard

Red Beard

1965 · Thug

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

1966 · Fleeing Infant Islander

Varan the Unbelievable

Varan the Unbelievable

1962 · Fisherman

Godzilla Raids Again

Godzilla Raids Again

1955 · Convict

Beast Man Snow Man

Beast Man Snow Man

1955 · Mountain Searcher

Mothra

Mothra

1961 · Dam Worker

Atragon

Atragon

1963 · Mu Henchman

The H-Man

The H-Man

1958 · Fire Department Official (uncredited)

Frankenstein Conquers the World

Frankenstein Conquers the World

1965 · Tunnel Worker

King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla

1962 · King Kong

The Human Vapor

The Human Vapor

1960 · Burly Guard (uncredited)

Seven Samurai

Seven Samurai

1954 · Bandit

King Kong Escapes

King Kong Escapes

1967 · Henchman

Will-o'-the-Wisp

Will-o'-the-Wisp

1956

Dogora

Dogora

1964 · Thermal power plant staff

The Battle of Okinawa

The Battle of Okinawa

1971

King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla

1963 · King Kong (uncredited)

The Merciless Trap

The Merciless Trap

1961

Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here

Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here

1972

Terror of Mechagodzilla

Terror of Mechagodzilla

1975

Golden Eyes

Golden Eyes

1968

Love on Rainbow Island

Love on Rainbow Island

1956

The Big Boss

The Big Boss

1959

Varan

Varan

1958 · Fisherman

The Retreat from Kiska

The Retreat from Kiska

1965 · Yamashita

Marital Relations

Marital Relations

1955

Las Vegas Free-For-All

Las Vegas Free-For-All

1967

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

1956 · (uncredited)

The Three Treasures

The Three Treasures

1959

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance

1974

Lady Snowblood

Lady Snowblood

1973

The War of the Gargantuas

The War of the Gargantuas

1966 · Soldier

The Daphne

The Daphne

1966

The Man Who Came to Port

The Man Who Came to Port

1952 · (uncredited)

Mother and Son

Mother and Son

1955 · (uncredited)

Monsieur Zivaco

Monsieur Zivaco

1967 · Taxi driver

House

House

1977 · Ramen Trucker

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

1979 · Sarah the Great King

Ikiru

Ikiru

1952 · Yakuza (uncredited)

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2

1957

Rodan

Rodan

1956 · Meganulon / Fighter pilot

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1

1957

Sanjuro

Sanjuro

1962

Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

1957

The Beast Shall Die

The Beast Shall Die

1959

Tokyo Sweetheart

Tokyo Sweetheart

1952

Young Guy at Sea

Young Guy at Sea

1965

Different Sons

Different Sons

1961

A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East

A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East

1971 · Doya's Husband

Tactics of Love

Tactics of Love

1955

A Man in the Storm

A Man in the Storm

1957

Executive Chair

Executive Chair

1958 · Ozawa

How the Bell of Liberty Rings

How the Bell of Liberty Rings

1954 · Keisuke Ohtori

Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep

Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep

1961 · Ee-Kou (a follower)

Lonely Heart

Lonely Heart

1981

Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa

Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa

1961 · Highwayman A

Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters

Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters

1974 · Prisoner A

Five Gents Prefer Geisha

Five Gents Prefer Geisha

1967

Structure of Hate

Structure of Hate

1961

Interpol Code 8

Interpol Code 8

1963

Trap of Suicide Kilometer

Trap of Suicide Kilometer

1964

Fox and Raccoon

Fox and Raccoon

1959 · Fisherman Senkichi

Ginza Tomboy

Ginza Tomboy

1960 · Jail Guard

Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff

Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff

1960

Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success

Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success

1960 · Yakuza Youth A

Frame of Snow

Frame of Snow

1955

Night in Bangkok

Night in Bangkok

1966

Mexican Free-for-All

Mexican Free-for-All

1968 · Bandit's Henchman A

The Men of Toho-ku

The Men of Toho-ku

1957

Samurai in the Office

Samurai in the Office

1959

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