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