Shōichi 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.
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Filmography
Acting (88)
Movies (88)
Lonely Heart
1981
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
1979as Sarah the Great King
House
1977as Ramen Trucker
Terror of Mechagodzilla
1975
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
1974as Prisoner A
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
1974
Lady Snowblood
1973
Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here
1972
The Battle of Okinawa
1971
A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East
1971as Doya's Husband
Mexican Free-for-All
1968as Bandit's Henchman A
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
1968
Golden Eyes
1968
Five Gents Prefer Geisha
1967
King Kong Escapes
1967as Henchman
Monsieur Zivaco
1967as Taxi driver
Las Vegas Free-For-All
1967
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
1966as Fleeing Infant Islander
The War of the Gargantuas
1966as Soldier
Night in Bangkok
1966
The Daphne
1966
Invasion of Astro-Monster
1965as King Ghidorah
Red Beard
1965as Thug
The Retreat from Kiska
1965as Yamashita
Frankenstein Conquers the World
1965as Tunnel Worker
Young Guy at Sea
1965
Dogora
1964as Thermal power plant staff
Trap of Suicide Kilometer
1964
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
1964as King Ghidorah
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1963as King Kong (uncredited)
Young Swordsman
1963
Interpol Code 8
1963
Atragon
1963as Mu Henchman
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1962as King Kong
Sanjuro
1962
Star of Hong Kong
1962as Waiter
Varan the Unbelievable
1962as Fisherman
Yojimbo
1961as Ushitora Follower
Mothra
1961as Dam Worker
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep
1961as Ee-Kou (a follower)
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa
1961as Highwayman A
The Witness Killed
1961
The Merciless Trap
1961
Structure of Hate
1961
Different Sons
1961
Ginza Tomboy
1960as Jail Guard
The Human Vapor
1960as Burly Guard (uncredited)
The Secret of the Telegian
1960
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success
1960as Yakuza Youth A
Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff
1960
The Three Treasures
1959
The Beast Shall Die
1959
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
1959as Convict (uncredited)
The Big Boss
1959
Fox and Raccoon
1959as Fisherman Senkichi
The H-Man
1958as Fire Department Official (uncredited)
The Hidden Fortress
1958as Soldier (uncredited)
Varan
1958as Fisherman
The Spell of the Hidden Gold
1958
Executive Chair
1958as Ozawa
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
1957
The Mysterians
1957as Detective in Etsuko's house
Down Town
1957
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
1957
A Man in the Storm
1957
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
1957as Tahei
Ôban
1957as The Man On The Train
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
1957
The Men of Toho-ku
1957
Rodan
1956as Meganulon / Fighter pilot
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
1956as (uncredited)
Will-o'-the-Wisp
1956 The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)
1956
Love on Rainbow Island
1956
Tactics of Love
1955
Godzilla Raids Again
1955as Convict
Frame of Snow
1955
Beast Man Snow Man
1955as Mountain Searcher
Marital Relations
1955
Mother and Son
1955as (uncredited)
Seven Samurai
1954as Bandit
Invisible Man
1954as Policeman
How the Bell of Liberty Rings
1954as Keisuke Ohtori
Farewell Rabaul
1954
The Eagle of the Pacific
1953
Ikiru
1952as Yakuza (uncredited)
Tokyo Sweetheart
1952
The Man Who Came to Port
1952as (uncredited)
Crew (1)
Movies (1)
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