Shōichi Hirose
1.1Acting

Shōichi Hirose

Jun 23, 1918 - Japan

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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Movie1958The Hidden FortressSoldier (uncredited)
Movie1959Gigantis, the Fire MonsterConvict (uncredited)
Movie1956The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)
Movie1957Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô henTahei
Movie1957ÔbanThe Man On The Train
Movie1961The Witness Killed
Movie1968Japan's No. 1 Traitor
Movie1957Down Town
Movie1954Farewell Rabaul
Movie1960The Secret of the Telegian
Movie1954Invisible ManPoliceman
Movie1953The Eagle of the Pacific
Movie1963Young Swordsman
Movie1958The Spell of the Hidden Gold
Movie1962Star of Hong KongWaiter
Movie1964Ghidorah, the Three-Headed MonsterKing Ghidorah (uncredited)
Movie1957The MysteriansDetective in Etsuko's house
Movie1965Invasion of Astro-MonsterKing Ghidorah
Movie1961YojimboUshitora Follower
Movie1965Red BeardThug
Movie1966Ebirah, Horror of the DeepFleeing Infant Islander
Movie1962Varan the UnbelievableFisherman
Movie1955Godzilla Raids AgainConvict
Movie1955Half HumanMountain Searcher
Movie1961MothraDam Worker
Movie1963AtragonMu Henchman
Movie1958The H-ManFire department official (uncredited)
Movie1965Frankenstein Conquers the WorldTunnel Worker
Movie1962King Kong vs. GodzillaKing Kong
Movie1960The Human VaporBurly Guard (uncredited)
Movie1954Seven SamuraiBandit
Movie1967King Kong EscapesHenchman
Movie1956Will-o'-the-Wisp
Movie1964DogoraThermal power plant staff
Movie1971The Battle of Okinawa
Movie1963King Kong vs. GodzillaKing Kong (uncredited)
Movie1961The Merciless Trap
Movie1972The Golden Bat Shows Up
Movie1975Terror of Mechagodzilla
Movie1968Golden Eyes
Movie1956Love on Rainbow Island
Movie1959The Big Boss
Movie1958VaranFisherman
Movie1965The Retreat from KiskaYamashita
Movie1955Marital Relations
Movie1967Las Vegas Free-For-All
Movie1956Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island(uncredited)
Movie1959The Three Treasures
Movie1974Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
Movie1973Lady Snowblood
Movie1966The War of the GargantuasSoldier
Movie1966The Daphne
Movie1952The Man Who Came to Port(uncredited)
Movie1955Mother and Son(uncredited)
Movie1967Monsieur ZivacoTaxi driver
Movie1977HouseRamen Trucker
Movie1979The Adventures of Kosuke KindaichiSarah the Great King
Movie1952IkiruYakuza (uncredited)
Movie1957A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
Movie1956RodanMeganulon / Fighter pilot
Movie1957A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
Movie1962Sanjuro
Movie1958Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
Movie1959The Beast Shall Die
Movie1952Tokyo Sweetheart
Movie1965Young Guy at Sea
Movie1961Different Sons
Movie1971A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the EastDoya's Husband
Movie1955Tactics of Love
Movie1957A Man in the Storm
Movie1958Executive ChairOzawa
Movie1954How the Bell of Liberty RingsKeisuke Ohtori
Movie1961Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa Series: I Want to WeepEe-Kou (a follower)
Movie1981Lonely Heart
Movie1961Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa Series: Thank You, SandogasaHighwayman A
Movie1974Comedy: Love and Justice Among CheatersPrisoner A
Movie1967Five Gents Prefer Geisha
Movie1961Structure of Hate
Movie1963Interpol Code 8
Movie1964Trap of Suicide Kilometer
Movie1959Fox and RaccoonFisherman Senkichi
Movie1960Ginza TomboyJail Guard
Movie1960Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff

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Movie1963King Kong vs. GodzillaStuntsCrew