7.3Acting
Shōichi Hirose
- Born
- 1918-06-23
- Died
- 1998-06-20
- 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
Filmography
104 titles · Newest first · Cast and crew credits
Lonely Heart
1981 · Movie
Cast
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
1979 · Movie
Sarah the Great King
House
1977 · Movie
Ramen Trucker
Terror of Mechagodzilla
1975 · Movie
Cast
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
1974 · Movie
Prisoner A
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
1974 · Movie
Cast
Lady Snowblood
1973 · Movie
Cast
Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here
1972 · Movie
Cast
A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East
1971 · Movie
Doya's Husband
The Battle of Okinawa
1971 · Movie
Cast
The Militarists
1970 · Movie
Soldier
Golden Eyes
1968 · Movie
Cast
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
1968 · Movie
Cast
Mexican Free-for-All
1968 · Movie
Bandit's Henchman A
Do Your Best! Godzilla
1967 · Movie
King Ghidorah (archive footage) (uncredited)
Five Gents Prefer Geisha
1967 · Movie
Cast
Great Incidents
1967 · Movie
Cast
King Kong Escapes
1967 · Movie
Henchman
Las Vegas Free-For-All
1967 · Movie
Cast
Monsieur Zivaco
1967 · Movie
Taxi driver
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
1966 · Movie
Fleeing Infant Islander
Night in Bangkok
1966 · Movie
Cast
The Daphne
1966 · Movie
Cast
The War of the Gargantuas
1966 · Movie
Soldier
Frankenstein Conquers the World
1965 · Movie
Tunnel Worker
Invasion of Astro-Monster
1965 · Movie
King Ghidorah
Red Beard
1965 · Movie
Thug
The Crazy Adventure
1965 · Movie
Cast
The Retreat from Kiska
1965 · Movie
Yamashita
Young Guy at Sea
1965 · Movie
Cast
Brand of Evil
1964 · Movie
Cast
Dogora
1964 · Movie
Thermal power plant staff
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
1964 · Movie
King Ghidorah
Trap of Suicide Kilometer
1964 · Movie
Cast
Western King, Eastern Leader
1964 · Movie
Cast
Atragon
1963 · Movie
Mu Henchman
Attack Squadron
1963 · Movie
Non-Commissioned Officer
Interpol Code 8
1963 · Movie
Cast
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1963 · Movie
King Kong (uncredited) · Stunts
Young Swordsman
1963 · Movie
Cast
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1962 · Movie
King Kong
Sanjuro
1962 · Movie
Cast
Star of Hong Kong
1962 · Movie
Waiter
Varan the Unbelievable
1962 · Movie
Fisherman
Different Sons
1961 · Movie
Cast
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa
1961 · Movie
Highwayman A
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep
1961 · Movie
Ee-Kou (a follower)
Mothra
1961 · Movie
Dam Worker
Structure of Hate
1961 · Movie
Cast
The Merciless Trap
1961 · Movie
Cast
The Witness Killed
1961 · Movie
Cast
Yojimbo
1961 · Movie
Ushitora Follower
Ginza Tomboy
1960 · Movie
Jail Guard
Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff
1960 · Movie
Cast
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success
1960 · Movie
Yakuza Youth A
The Human Vapor
1960 · Movie
Burly Guard (uncredited)
The Secret of the Telegian
1960 · Movie
Cast
Young Salesman: Sanshiro Sebiro
1960 · Movie
Cast
Fox and Raccoon
1959 · Movie
Fisherman Senkichi
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
1959 · Movie
Convict (uncredited)
I Love You
1959 · Movie
Cast
Samurai in the Office
1959 · Movie
Cast
The Beast Shall Die
1959 · Movie
Cast
The Big Boss
1959 · Movie
Cast
The Three Treasures
1959 · Movie
Cast
Three Dolls in Ginza
1959 · Movie
Bodybuilder
Chakkiri Kinta Sequel
1958 · Movie
Cast
Executive Chair
1958 · Movie
Ozawa
The H-Man
1958 · Movie
Fire Department Official (uncredited)
The Hidden Fortress
1958 · Movie
Soldier (uncredited)
The Spell of the Hidden Gold
1958 · Movie
Cast
Varan
1958 · Movie
Fisherman
A Man in the Storm
1957 · Movie
Cast
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
1957 · Movie
Cast
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
1957 · Movie
Cast
Downtown
1957 · Movie
Cast
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
1957 · Movie
Representative (uncredited)
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
1957 · Movie
Cast
Ôban
1957 · Movie
The Man On The Train
Story of a Detective's Assistant Sequel
1957 · Movie
Cast
The Men of Toho-ku
1957 · Movie
Cast
The Mysterians
1957 · Movie
Detective in Etsuko's house
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
1957 · Movie
Tahei
Funny Fellows
1956 · Movie
Cast
Love on Rainbow Island
1956 · Movie
Cast
Rodan
1956 · Movie
Meganulon / Fighter pilot
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
1956 · Movie
(uncredited)
The Hoodlum and the Young Master
1956 · Movie
Cast
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)
1956 · Movie
Cast
Will-o'-the-Wisp
1956 · Movie
Cast
Beast Man Snow Man
1955 · Movie
Mountain Searcher
Frame of Snow
1955 · Movie
Cast
Godzilla Raids Again
1955 · Movie
Convict
Marital Relations
1955 · Movie
Cast
Mother and Son
1955 · Movie
(uncredited)
Tactics of Love
1955 · Movie
Cast
Farewell Rabaul
1954 · Movie
Cast
How the Bell of Liberty Rings
1954 · Movie
Keisuke Ohtori
Invisible Man
1954 · Movie
Policeman
Seven Samurai
1954 · Movie
Bandit
The Eagle of the Pacific
1953 · Movie
Cast
Ikiru
1952 · Movie
Yakuza (uncredited)
The Man Who Came to Port
1952 · Movie
(uncredited)
Tokyo Sweetheart
1952 · Movie
Cast