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