Shōichi Hirose
Known for Acting · 92 credits
- Born
- 1918-06-23
- Died
- 1998-06-20
- Place of birth
- Japan
- Also known as
- Solomon Hirose
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.
Known For
Movies (92)
Seven Samurai
1954
as Bandit
Ikiru
1952
as Yakuza (uncredited)
Lady Snowblood
1973
Red Beard
1965
as Thug
Yojimbo
1961
as Ushitora Follower
Sanjuro
1962
The Hidden Fortress
1958
as Soldier (uncredited)
House
1977
as Ramen Trucker
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
1964
as King Ghidorah
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1962
as King Kong
Invasion of Astro-Monster
1965
as King Ghidorah
Godzilla Raids Again
1955
as Convict
Rodan
1956
as Meganulon / Fighter pilot
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
1966
as Fleeing Infant Islander
The Battle of Okinawa
1971
Mothra
1961
as Dam Worker
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
1956
as (uncredited)
Terror of Mechagodzilla
1975
Dogora
1964
as Thermal power plant staff
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
1959
as Convict (uncredited)
The Three Treasures
1959
Frankenstein Conquers the World
1965
as Tunnel Worker
Atragon
1963
as Mu Henchman
The War of the Gargantuas
1966
as Soldier
The Human Vapor
1960
as Burly Guard (uncredited)
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1963
as King Kong (uncredited)
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
1957
as Representative (uncredited)
The H-Man
1958
as Fire Department Official (uncredited)
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
1974
King Kong Escapes
1967
as Henchman
Invisible Man
1954
as Policeman
The Mysterians
1957
as Detective in Etsuko's house
A Man in the Storm
1957
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
1957
Executive Chair
1958
as Ozawa
The Man Who Came to Port
1952
as (uncredited)
The Secret of the Telegian
1960
The Eagle of the Pacific
1953
The Beast Shall Die
1959
Mother and Son
1955
as (uncredited)
The Retreat from Kiska
1965
as Yamashita
Varan the Unbelievable
1962
as Fisherman
Varan
1958
as Fisherman
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
1979
as Sarah the Great King
Farewell Rabaul
1954
The Spell of the Hidden Gold
1958
Tokyo Sweetheart
1952
The Big Boss
1959
Interpol Code 8
1963
Lonely Heart
1981
The Daphne
1966
Marital Relations
1955
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
1974
as Prisoner A
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa
1961
as Highwayman A
The Witness Killed
1961
Star of Hong Kong
1962
as Waiter
Golden Eyes
1968
Beast Man Snow Man
1955
as Mountain Searcher
Different Sons
1961
Love on Rainbow Island
1956
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)
1956
Las Vegas Free-For-All
1967
A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East
1971
as Doya's Husband
Ôban
1957
as The Man On The Train
How the Bell of Liberty Rings
1954
as Keisuke Ohtori
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success
1960
as Yakuza Youth A
Tactics of Love
1955
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
1957
Will-o'-the-Wisp
1956
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep
1961
as Ee-Kou (a follower)
Young Guy at Sea
1965
The Merciless Trap
1961
The Crazy Adventure
1965
Five Gents Prefer Geisha
1967
Trap of Suicide Kilometer
1964
Young Swordsman
1963
Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff
1960
Fox and Raccoon
1959
as Fisherman Senkichi
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
1957
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
1957
as Tahei
Down Town
1957
Structure of Hate
1961
Mexican Free-for-All
1968
as Bandit's Henchman A
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
1968
Monsieur Zivaco
1967
as Taxi driver
The Men of Toho-ku
1957
Ginza Tomboy
1960
as Jail Guard
Frame of Snow
1955
Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here
1972
The Hoodlum and the Young Master
1956
Samurai in the Office
1959
Night in Bangkok
1966
About Shōichi Hirose
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. With 92 credits spanning from 1952 to 1981, Shōichi Hirose has appeared in 92 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Shōichi Hirose Movies
- Seven Samurai (1954) — as Bandit
- Ikiru (1952) — as Yakuza (uncredited)
- Lady Snowblood (1973)
- Red Beard (1965) — as Thug
- Yojimbo (1961) — as Ushitora Follower
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