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