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