Shōichi Hirose

Acting

Shōichi Hirose

Born 23 June 1918 · Japan · Died 20 June 1998 at 79

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

Highlights

Seven Samurai1954 · Film · Bandit
Yojimbo1961 · Film · Ushitora Follower
Ikiru1952 · Film · Yakuza (uncredited)
The Hidden Fortress1958 · Film · Soldier (uncredited)
Sanjuro1962 · Film
Red Beard1965 · Film · Thug

Filmography

Movies

99 films

Lonely Heart1981 · Film
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi1979 · Film · Sarah the Great King
House1977 · Film · Ramen Trucker
Terror of Mechagodzilla1975 · Film
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance1974 · Film
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters1974 · Film · Prisoner A
Lady Snowblood1973 · Film
Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here1972 · Film
A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East1971 · Film · Doya's Husband
The Battle of Okinawa1971 · Film
The Militarists1970 · Film · Soldier
Japan's No. 1 Traitor1968 · Film
Mexican Free-for-All1968 · Film · Bandit's Henchman A
Golden Eyes1968 · Film
Monsieur Zivaco1967 · Film · Taxi driver
Great Incidents1967 · Film
King Kong Escapes1967 · Film · Henchman
Five Gents Prefer Geisha1967 · Film
Las Vegas Free-For-All1967 · Film
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep1966 · Film · Fleeing Infant Islander
The Daphne1966 · Film
The War of the Gargantuas1966 · Film · Soldier
Night in Bangkok1966 · Film
Invasion of Astro-Monster1965 · Film · King Ghidorah
The Crazy Adventure1965 · Film
Frankenstein Conquers the World1965 · Film · Tunnel Worker
Young Guy at Sea1965 · Film
The Retreat from Kiska1965 · Film · Yamashita
Red Beard1965 · Film · Thug
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster1964 · Film · King Ghidorah
Western King, Eastern Leader1964 · Film
Dogora1964 · Film · Thermal power plant staff
Brand of Evil1964 · Film
Trap of Suicide Kilometer1964 · Film
Atragon1963 · Film · Mu Henchman
Young Swordsman1963 · Film
Interpol Code 81963 · Film
King Kong vs. Godzilla1963 · Film · King Kong (uncredited)
Attack Squadron1963 · Film · Non-Commissioned Officer
Varan the Unbelievable1962 · Film · Fisherman
King Kong vs. Godzilla1962 · Film · King Kong
Star of Hong Kong1962 · Film · Waiter
Sanjuro1962 · Film
The Witness Killed1961 · Film
Different Sons1961 · Film
Structure of Hate1961 · Film
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa1961 · Film · Highwayman A
Mothra1961 · Film · Dam Worker
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep1961 · Film · Ee-Kou (a follower)
Yojimbo1961 · Film · Ushitora Follower
The Merciless Trap1961 · Film
The Human Vapor1960 · Film · Burly Guard (uncredited)
Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff1960 · Film
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success1960 · Film · Yakuza Youth A
The Secret of the Telegian1960 · Film
Ginza Tomboy1960 · Film · Jail Guard
The Three Treasures1959 · Film
I Love You1959 · Film
Three Dolls in Ginza1959 · Film · Bodybuilder
Samurai in the Office1959 · Film
The Beast Shall Die1959 · Film
Gigantis, the Fire Monster1959 · Film · Convict (uncredited)
Fox and Raccoon1959 · Film · Fisherman Senkichi
The Big Boss1959 · Film
The Hidden Fortress1958 · Film · Soldier (uncredited)
Varan1958 · Film · Fisherman
Chakkiri Kinta Sequel1958 · Film
The H-Man1958 · Film · Fire Department Official (uncredited)
Executive Chair1958 · Film · Ozawa
The Mysterians1957 · Film · Detective in Etsuko's house
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen1957 · Film · Tahei
Downtown1957 · Film
The Men of Toho-ku1957 · Film
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 21957 · Film
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 11957 · Film
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman1957 · Film
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean1957 · Film · Representative (uncredited)
Ôban1957 · Film · The Man On The Train
A Man in the Storm1957 · Film
Rodan1956 · Film · Meganulon / Fighter pilot
Funny Fellows1956 · Film
Love on Rainbow Island1956 · Film
Will-o'-the-Wisp1956 · Film
The Hoodlum and the Young Master1956 · Film
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island1956 · Film · (uncredited)
Tactics of Love1955 · Film
Marital Relations1955 · Film
Beast Man Snow Man1955 · Film · Mountain Searcher
Mother and Son1955 · Film · (uncredited)
Godzilla Raids Again1955 · Film · Convict
Frame of Snow1955 · Film
Invisible Man1954 · Film · Policeman
How the Bell of Liberty Rings1954 · Film · Keisuke Ohtori
Seven Samurai1954 · Film · Bandit
Farewell Rabaul1954 · Film
The Eagle of the Pacific1953 · Film
The Man Who Came to Port1952 · Film · (uncredited)
Ikiru1952 · Film · Yakuza (uncredited)
Tokyo Sweetheart1952 · Film