Shōichi Hirose

Shōichi Hirose

🎂 23rd June 1918 (107 yrs) 📍 Japan

Known For

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.

Shōichi Hirose

Movies Featuring Shōichi Hirose

Lonely Heart

Lonely Heart (1981)

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi (1979)

as Sarah the Great King

House

House (1977)

as Ramen Trucker

Terror of Mechagodzilla

Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975)

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance (1974)

Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters

Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters (1974)

as Prisoner A

Lady Snowblood

Lady Snowblood (1973)

Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here

Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here (1972)

A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East

A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East (1971)

as Doya's Husband

The Battle of Okinawa

The Battle of Okinawa (1971)

Japan's No. 1 Traitor

Japan's No. 1 Traitor (1968)

Mexican Free-for-All

Mexican Free-for-All (1968)

as Bandit's Henchman A

Golden Eyes

Golden Eyes (1968)

Monsieur Zivaco

Monsieur Zivaco (1967)

as Taxi driver

King Kong Escapes

King Kong Escapes (1967)

as Henchman

Five Gents Prefer Geisha

Five Gents Prefer Geisha (1967)

Las Vegas Free-For-All

Las Vegas Free-For-All (1967)

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966)

as Fleeing Infant Islander

The Daphne

The Daphne (1966)

The War of the Gargantuas

The War of the Gargantuas (1966)

as Soldier

Night in Bangkok

Night in Bangkok (1966)

Invasion of Astro-Monster

Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965)

as King Ghidorah

Frankenstein Conquers the World

Frankenstein Conquers the World (1965)

as Tunnel Worker

Young Guy at Sea

Young Guy at Sea (1965)

The Retreat from Kiska

The Retreat from Kiska (1965)

as Yamashita

Red Beard

Red Beard (1965)

as Thug

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964)

as King Ghidorah

Dogora

Dogora (1964)

as Thermal power plant staff

Trap of Suicide Kilometer

Trap of Suicide Kilometer (1964)

Atragon

Atragon (1963)

as Mu Henchman

Young Swordsman

Young Swordsman (1963)

Interpol Code 8

Interpol Code 8 (1963)

King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla (1963)

as King Kong (uncredited)

Varan the Unbelievable

Varan the Unbelievable (1962)

as Fisherman

King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962)

as King Kong

Star of Hong Kong

Star of Hong Kong (1962)

as Waiter

Sanjuro

Sanjuro (1962)

The Witness Killed

The Witness Killed (1961)

Different Sons

Different Sons (1961)

Structure of Hate

Structure of Hate (1961)

Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa

Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa (1961)

as Highwayman A

Mothra

Mothra (1961)

as Dam Worker

Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep

Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep (1961)

as Ee-Kou (a follower)

Yojimbo

Yojimbo (1961)

as Ushitora Follower

The Merciless Trap

The Merciless Trap (1961)

The Human Vapor

The Human Vapor (1960)

as Burly Guard (uncredited)

Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff

Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff (1960)

Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success

Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success (1960)

as Yakuza Youth A

The Secret of the Telegian

The Secret of the Telegian (1960)

Ginza Tomboy

Ginza Tomboy (1960)

as Jail Guard

The Three Treasures

The Three Treasures (1959)

The Beast Shall Die

The Beast Shall Die (1959)

Gigantis, the Fire Monster

Gigantis, the Fire Monster (1959)

as Convict (uncredited)

Fox and Raccoon

Fox and Raccoon (1959)

as Fisherman Senkichi

The Big Boss

The Big Boss (1959)

The Hidden Fortress

The Hidden Fortress (1958)

as Soldier (uncredited)

No Image

The Spell of the Hidden Gold (1958)

Varan

Varan (1958)

as Fisherman

The H-Man

The H-Man (1958)

as Fire Department Official (uncredited)

Executive Chair

Executive Chair (1958)

as Ozawa

The Mysterians

The Mysterians (1957)

as Detective in Etsuko's house

Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen

Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen (1957)

as Tahei

Down Town

Down Town (1957)

The Men of Toho-ku

The Men of Toho-ku (1957)

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2 (1957)

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1 (1957)

Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman (1957)

Ôban

Ôban (1957)

as The Man On The Train

A Man in the Storm

A Man in the Storm (1957)

No Image

The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1) (1956)

Rodan

Rodan (1956)

as Meganulon / Fighter pilot

Love on Rainbow Island

Love on Rainbow Island (1956)

Will-o'-the-Wisp

Will-o'-the-Wisp (1956)

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956)

as (uncredited)

Tactics of Love

Tactics of Love (1955)

Marital Relations

Marital Relations (1955)

Beast Man Snow Man

Beast Man Snow Man (1955)

as Mountain Searcher

Mother and Son

Mother and Son (1955)

as (uncredited)

Godzilla Raids Again

Godzilla Raids Again (1955)

as Convict

Frame of Snow

Frame of Snow (1955)

Invisible Man

Invisible Man (1954)

as Policeman

How the Bell of Liberty Rings

How the Bell of Liberty Rings (1954)

as Keisuke Ohtori

Seven Samurai

Seven Samurai (1954)

as Bandit

Farewell Rabaul

Farewell Rabaul (1954)

The Eagle of the Pacific

The Eagle of the Pacific (1953)

The Man Who Came to Port

The Man Who Came to Port (1952)

as (uncredited)

Ikiru

Ikiru (1952)

as Yakuza (uncredited)

Tokyo Sweetheart

Tokyo Sweetheart (1952)