Shōichi Hirose
Acting
Born: June 23, 1918 · Japan
Died: June 20, 1998 (aged 79)
Highest Rated
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.
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Movies (100)
Seven Samurai
Bandit
Ikiru
Yakuza (uncredited)
Red Beard
Thug
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong
Invasion of Astro-Monster
King Ghidorah
The Hidden Fortress
Soldier (uncredited)
Yojimbo
Ushitora Follower
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Fleeing Infant Islander
Frankenstein Conquers the World
Tunnel Worker
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong (uncredited)
Rodan
Meganulon / Fighter pilot
House
Ramen Trucker
Sanjuro
1962
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
King Ghidorah
Godzilla Raids Again
Convict
Atragon
Mu Henchman
Lady Snowblood
1973
King Kong Escapes
Henchman
The War of the Gargantuas
Soldier
Terror of Mechagodzilla
1975
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
Representative (uncredited)
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
Convict (uncredited)
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
(uncredited)
Mothra
Dam Worker
Varan the Unbelievable
Fisherman
The Mysterians
Detective in Etsuko's house
The Human Vapor
Burly Guard (uncredited)
The Secret of the Telegian
1960
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
1974
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
1957
Varan
Fisherman
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
Sarah the Great King
The H-Man
Fire Department Official (uncredited)
The Three Treasures
1959
Dogora
Thermal power plant staff
The Battle of Okinawa
1971
Beast Man Snow Man
Mountain Searcher
Lonely Heart
1981
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success
Yakuza Youth A
Brand of Evil
1964
Las Vegas Free-For-All
1967
The Big Boss
1959
Interpol Code 8
1963
The Beast Shall Die
1959
Farewell Rabaul
1954
The Militarists
Soldier
Downtown
1957
Marital Relations
1955
The Retreat from Kiska
Yamashita
Star of Hong Kong
Waiter
Golden Eyes
1968
The Eagle of the Pacific
1953
Attack Squadron
Non-Commissioned Officer
Executive Chair
Ozawa
Tokyo Sweetheart
1952
Young Swordsman
1963
A Man in the Storm
1957
Chakkiri Kinta Sequel
1958
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
1957
Will-o'-the-Wisp
1956
Great Incidents
1967
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
Prisoner A
The Witness Killed
1961
Love on Rainbow Island
1956
Frame of Snow
1955
Invisible Man
Policeman
The Crazy Adventure
1965
Mother and Son
(uncredited)
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
1957
The Man Who Came to Port
(uncredited)
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
1968
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
Tahei
Five Gents Prefer Geisha
1967
Different Sons
1961
How the Bell of Liberty Rings
Keisuke Ohtori
Ôban
The Man On The Train
Mexican Free-for-All
Bandit's Henchman A
Funny Fellows
1956
Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here
1972
The Men of Toho-ku
1957
Young Guy at Sea
1965
Structure of Hate
1961
Trap of Suicide Kilometer
1964
Ginza Tomboy
Jail Guard
Fox and Raccoon
Fisherman Senkichi
Night in Bangkok
1966
Western King, Eastern Leader
1964
Monsieur Zivaco
Taxi driver
The Daphne
1966
Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff
1960
The Hoodlum and the Young Master
1956
Do Your Best! Godzilla
King Ghidorah (archive footage) (uncredited)
A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East
Doya's Husband
I Love You
1959
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa
Highwayman A
Tactics of Love
1955
The Merciless Trap
1961
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep
Ee-Kou (a follower)
Samurai in the Office
1959
Three Dolls in Ginza
Bodybuilder