Shōichi Hirose

Shōichi Hirose

Acting

June 23, 1918 — June 20, 1998Japan

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

Seven Samurai

Seven Samurai

1954

Yojimbo

Yojimbo

1961

Ikiru

Ikiru

1952

House

House

1977

Sanjuro

Sanjuro

1962

The Hidden Fortress

The Hidden Fortress

1958

Lady Snowblood

Lady Snowblood

1973

Red Beard

Red Beard

1965

King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla

1962

Godzilla Raids Again

Godzilla Raids Again

1955

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Lonely Heart

Lonely Heart

1981

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

1979

Sarah the Great King

House

House

1977

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

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

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

Bandit's Henchman A

Golden Eyes

Golden Eyes

1968

Monsieur Zivaco

Monsieur Zivaco

1967

Taxi driver

King Kong Escapes

King Kong Escapes

1967

Henchman

Five Gents Prefer Geisha

Five Gents Prefer Geisha

1967

Las Vegas Free-For-All

Las Vegas Free-For-All

1967

Do Your Best! Godzilla

Do Your Best! Godzilla

1967

King Ghidorah (archive footage) (uncredited)

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

1966

Fleeing Infant Islander

The Daphne

The Daphne

1966

The War of the Gargantuas

The War of the Gargantuas

1966

Soldier

Night in Bangkok

Night in Bangkok

1966

Invasion of Astro-Monster

Invasion of Astro-Monster

1965

King Ghidorah

The Crazy Adventure

The Crazy Adventure

1965

Frankenstein Conquers the World

Frankenstein Conquers the World

1965

Tunnel Worker

Young Guy at Sea

Young Guy at Sea

1965

The Retreat from Kiska

The Retreat from Kiska

1965

Yamashita

Red Beard

Red Beard

1965

Thug

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

1964

King Ghidorah

Dogora

Dogora

1964

Thermal power plant staff

Trap of Suicide Kilometer

Trap of Suicide Kilometer

1964

Atragon

Atragon

1963

Mu Henchman

Young Swordsman

Young Swordsman

1963

Interpol Code 8

Interpol Code 8

1963

King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla

1963

King Kong (uncredited)

Varan the Unbelievable

Varan the Unbelievable

1962

Fisherman

King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla

1962

King Kong

Star of Hong Kong

Star of Hong Kong

1962

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

Highwayman A

Mothra

Mothra

1961

Dam Worker

Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep

Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep

1961

Ee-Kou (a follower)

Yojimbo

Yojimbo

1961

Ushitora Follower

The Merciless Trap

The Merciless Trap

1961

The Human Vapor

The Human Vapor

1960

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

Yakuza Youth A

The Secret of the Telegian

The Secret of the Telegian

1960

Ginza Tomboy

Ginza Tomboy

1960

Jail Guard

The Three Treasures

The Three Treasures

1959

Samurai in the Office

Samurai in the Office

1959

The Beast Shall Die

The Beast Shall Die

1959

Gigantis, the Fire Monster

Gigantis, the Fire Monster

1959

Convict (uncredited)

Fox and Raccoon

Fox and Raccoon

1959

Fisherman Senkichi

The Big Boss

The Big Boss

1959

The Hidden Fortress

The Hidden Fortress

1958

Soldier (uncredited)

The Spell of the Hidden Gold

The Spell of the Hidden Gold

1958

Varan

Varan

1958

Fisherman

The H-Man

The H-Man

1958

Fire Department Official (uncredited)

Executive Chair

Executive Chair

1958

Ozawa

The Mysterians

The Mysterians

1957

Detective in Etsuko's house

Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen

Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen

1957

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

Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean

Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean

1957

Representative (uncredited)

Ôban

Ôban

1957

The Man On The Train

A Man in the Storm

A Man in the Storm

1957

The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)

The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)

1956

Rodan

Rodan

1956

Meganulon / Fighter pilot

Love on Rainbow Island

Love on Rainbow Island

1956

Will-o'-the-Wisp

Will-o'-the-Wisp

1956

The Hoodlum and the Young Master

The Hoodlum and the Young Master

1956

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

1956

(uncredited)

Tactics of Love

Tactics of Love

1955

Marital Relations

Marital Relations

1955

Beast Man Snow Man

Beast Man Snow Man

1955

Mountain Searcher

Mother and Son

Mother and Son

1955

(uncredited)

Godzilla Raids Again

Godzilla Raids Again

1955

Convict

Frame of Snow

Frame of Snow

1955

Invisible Man

Invisible Man

1954

Policeman

How the Bell of Liberty Rings

How the Bell of Liberty Rings

1954

Keisuke Ohtori

Seven Samurai

Seven Samurai

1954

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

(uncredited)

Ikiru

Ikiru

1952

Yakuza (uncredited)

Tokyo Sweetheart

Tokyo Sweetheart

1952

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King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla

1963

Stunts