Shōichi Hirose
Known for Acting · 93 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 (93)
Seven Samurai
1954
as Bandit
Ikiru
1952
as Yakuza (uncredited)
Yojimbo
1961
as Ushitora Follower
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
1957
The Man Who Came to Port
1952
as (uncredited)
Red Beard
1965
as Thug
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1962
as King Kong
Mother and Son
1955
as (uncredited)
Sanjuro
1962
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
1966
as Fleeing Infant Islander
The Merciless Trap
1961
The Hidden Fortress
1958
as Soldier (uncredited)
The Human Vapor
1960
as Burly Guard (uncredited)
Invasion of Astro-Monster
1965
as King Ghidorah
Godzilla Raids Again
1955
as Convict
Lady Snowblood
1973
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
1964
as King Ghidorah
Mothra
1961
as Dam Worker
House
1977
as Ramen Trucker
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
1957
Terror of Mechagodzilla
1975
The Battle of Okinawa
1971
Rodan
1956
as Meganulon / Fighter pilot
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1963
as King Kong (uncredited)
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
1956
as (uncredited)
Dogora
1964
as Thermal power plant staff
Do Your Best! Godzilla
1967
as King Ghidorah (archive footage) (uncredited)
The War of the Gargantuas
1966
as Soldier
Samurai in the Office
1959
The Men of Toho-ku
1957
Atragon
1963
as Mu Henchman
The Spell of the Hidden Gold
1958
Frankenstein Conquers the World
1965
as Tunnel Worker
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
1974
The Hoodlum and the Young Master
1956
The Three Treasures
1959
Varan the Unbelievable
1962
as Fisherman
The Daphne
1966
Interpol Code 8
1963
The Retreat from Kiska
1965
as Yamashita
Frame of Snow
1955
King Kong Escapes
1967
as Henchman
Varan
1958
as Fisherman
The Secret of the Telegian
1960
The Mysterians
1957
as Detective in Etsuko's house
Night in Bangkok
1966
The H-Man
1958
as Fire Department Official (uncredited)
The Eagle of the Pacific
1953
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
1959
as Convict (uncredited)
Beast Man Snow Man
1955
as Mountain Searcher
Invisible Man
1954
as Policeman
Young Swordsman
1963
Golden Eyes
1968
Love on Rainbow Island
1956
Fox and Raccoon
1959
as Fisherman Senkichi
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
1957
as Representative (uncredited)
Ginza Tomboy
1960
as Jail Guard
A Man in the Storm
1957
Las Vegas Free-For-All
1967
Marital Relations
1955
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa
1961
as Highwayman A
Farewell Rabaul
1954
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
1957
as Tahei
Executive Chair
1958
as Ozawa
The Witness Killed
1961
Will-o'-the-Wisp
1956
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success
1960
as Yakuza Youth A
Star of Hong Kong
1962
as Waiter
Ôban
1957
as The Man On The Train
The Big Boss
1959
Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff
1960
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
1968
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)
1956
Young Guy at Sea
1965
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
1974
as Prisoner A
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
1979
as Sarah the Great King
Mexican Free-for-All
1968
as Bandit's Henchman A
Tokyo Sweetheart
1952
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep
1961
as Ee-Kou (a follower)
Tactics of Love
1955
How the Bell of Liberty Rings
1954
as Keisuke Ohtori
The Beast Shall Die
1959
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
1957
Structure of Hate
1961
Five Gents Prefer Geisha
1967
Trap of Suicide Kilometer
1964
Lonely Heart
1981
Monsieur Zivaco
1967
as Taxi driver
Down Town
1957
A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East
1971
as Doya's Husband
Different Sons
1961
Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here
1972
The Crazy Adventure
1965
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 93 credits spanning from 1952 to 1981, Shōichi Hirose has appeared in 93 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
- A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1 (1957)
- The Man Who Came to Port (1952) — as (uncredited)
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