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Shōichi Hirose

Shōichi Hirose

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.

Born

Jun 23, 1918

Japan

Died

Jun 20, 1998

Known For

Acting

Movies

104 acting

1 crew

Popularity

0.9

movie

Known For

Seven Samurai

Seven Samurai

1954

as Bandit
Ikiru

Ikiru

1952

as Yakuza (uncredited)
Red Beard

Red Beard

1965

as Thug
Invasion of Astro-Monster

Invasion of Astro-Monster

1965

as King Ghidorah
Yojimbo

Yojimbo

1961

as Ushitora Follower
House

House

1977

as Ramen Trucker
The Hidden Fortress

The Hidden Fortress

1958

as Soldier (uncredited)
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

1966

as Fleeing Infant Islander
Sanjuro

Sanjuro

1962

King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla

1962

as King Kong
Seven Samurai
Seven Samurai
1954 • as Bandit
★ 8.5
Ikiru
Ikiru
1952 • as Yakuza (uncredited)
★ 8.3
Red Beard
Red Beard
1965 • as Thug
★ 8.2
Invasion of Astro-Monster
Invasion of Astro-Monster
1965 • as King Ghidorah
★ 6.8
Yojimbo
Yojimbo
1961 • as Ushitora Follower
★ 8.1
Frankenstein Conquers the World
Frankenstein Conquers the World
1965 • as Tunnel Worker
★ 6.7
House
House
1977 • as Ramen Trucker
★ 7.3
The Hidden Fortress
The Hidden Fortress
1958 • as Soldier (uncredited)
★ 8.0
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
1966 • as Fleeing Infant Islander
★ 6.3
Sanjuro
Sanjuro
1962
★ 7.9
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1962 • as King Kong
★ 6.9
King Kong Escapes
King Kong Escapes
1967 • as Henchman
★ 6.1
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
1964 • as King Ghidorah
★ 7.0
Godzilla Raids Again
Godzilla Raids Again
1955 • as Convict
★ 6.0
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1963 • as King Kong (uncredited)
★ 6.6
Rodan
Rodan
1956 • as Meganulon / Fighter pilot
★ 6.5
Lady Snowblood
Lady Snowblood
1973
★ 7.5
Terror of Mechagodzilla
Terror of Mechagodzilla
1975
★ 6.8
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
1959 • as Convict (uncredited)
★ 6.4
The War of the Gargantuas
The War of the Gargantuas
1966 • as Soldier
★ 6.3
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
1956 • as (uncredited)
★ 7.2
Varan the Unbelievable
Varan the Unbelievable
1962 • as Fisherman
★ 4.4
The Mysterians
The Mysterians
1957 • as Detective in Etsuko's house
★ 6.3
Mothra
Mothra
1961 • as Dam Worker
★ 7.2
Atragon
Atragon
1963 • as Mu Henchman
★ 6.6
The Big Boss
The Big Boss
1959
★ 6.5
The Battle of Okinawa
The Battle of Okinawa
1971
★ 7.8
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
1957 • as Representative (uncredited)
★ 8.6
Dogora
Dogora
1964 • as Thermal power plant staff
★ 6.7
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
1957
★ 3.5
The Human Vapor
The Human Vapor
1960 • as Burly Guard (uncredited)
★ 7.1
The H-Man
The H-Man
1958 • as Fire Department Official (uncredited)
★ 5.8
Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here
Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here
1972
★ 8.0
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
1974
★ 6.4
Varan
Varan
1958 • as Fisherman
★ 5.8
The Three Treasures
The Three Treasures
1959
★ 5.5
Las Vegas Free-For-All
Las Vegas Free-For-All
1967
★ 10.0
movie
Story of a Detective's Assistant Sequel
1957
Executive Chair
Executive Chair
1958 • as Ozawa
Great Incidents
Great Incidents
1967
Mother and Son
Mother and Son
1955 • as (uncredited)
★ 8.0
The Retreat from Kiska
The Retreat from Kiska
1965 • as Yamashita
★ 8.4
The Secret of the Telegian
The Secret of the Telegian
1960
★ 6.5
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
1979 • as Sarah the Great King
★ 6.4
Marital Relations
Marital Relations
1955
★ 5.6
Golden Eyes
Golden Eyes
1968
★ 6.9
The Militarists
The Militarists
1970 • as Soldier
★ 7.5
Interpol Code 8
Interpol Code 8
1963
★ 7.5
Tokyo Sweetheart
Tokyo Sweetheart
1952
★ 8.0
Farewell Rabaul
Farewell Rabaul
1954
★ 8.1
Brand of Evil
Brand of Evil
1964
★ 7.7
Attack Squadron
Attack Squadron
1963 • as Non-Commissioned Officer
★ 7.0
Beast Man Snow Man
Beast Man Snow Man
1955 • as Mountain Searcher
★ 4.9
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
1957 • as Tahei
★ 8.0
Chakkiri Kinta Sequel
Chakkiri Kinta Sequel
1958
Five Gents Prefer Geisha
Five Gents Prefer Geisha
1967
★ 9.0
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success
1960 • as Yakuza Youth A
The Eagle of the Pacific
The Eagle of the Pacific
1953
★ 7.8
Fox and Raccoon
Fox and Raccoon
1959 • as Fisherman Senkichi
★ 9.0
Invisible Man
Invisible Man
1954 • as Policeman
★ 6.7
The Beast Shall Die
The Beast Shall Die
1959
★ 6.2
A Man in the Storm
A Man in the Storm
1957
★ 7.0
The Crazy Adventure
The Crazy Adventure
1965
★ 7.0
Will-o'-the-Wisp
Will-o'-the-Wisp
1956
★ 9.0
The Man Who Came to Port
The Man Who Came to Port
1952 • as (uncredited)
★ 10.0
Ginza Tomboy
Ginza Tomboy
1960 • as Jail Guard
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
1957
★ 9.0
Western King, Eastern Leader
Western King, Eastern Leader
1964
Mexican Free-for-All
Mexican Free-for-All
1968 • as Bandit's Henchman A
★ 10.0
Structure of Hate
Structure of Hate
1961
★ 7.0
I Love You
I Love You
1959
The Merciless Trap
The Merciless Trap
1961
★ 8.0
Night in Bangkok
Night in Bangkok
1966
★ 9.0
Funny Fellows
Funny Fellows
1956
Downtown
Downtown
1957
★ 7.7
Different Sons
Different Sons
1961
★ 7.0
Love on Rainbow Island
Love on Rainbow Island
1956
★ 8.0
The Hoodlum and the Young Master
The Hoodlum and the Young Master
1956
The Daphne
The Daphne
1966
★ 10.0
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
1968
★ 9.0
movie
Young Salesman: Sanshiro Sebiro
1960
The Witness Killed
The Witness Killed
1961
★ 9.0
Do Your Best! Godzilla
Do Your Best! Godzilla
1967 • as King Ghidorah (archive footage) (uncredited)
movie
The Spell of the Hidden Gold
1958
★ 6.5
Lonely Heart
Lonely Heart
1981
★ 8.3
Frame of Snow
Frame of Snow
1955
★ 10.0
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
1957
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
1974 • as Prisoner A
★ 10.0
Star of Hong Kong
Star of Hong Kong
1962 • as Waiter
★ 8.0
The Men of Toho-ku
The Men of Toho-ku
1957
★ 9.0
Samurai in the Office
Samurai in the Office
1959
★ 9.0
Young Guy at Sea
Young Guy at Sea
1965
★ 7.5
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa
1961 • as Highwayman A
★ 8.0
Trap of Suicide Kilometer
Trap of Suicide Kilometer
1964
★ 7.2
Three Dolls in Ginza
Three Dolls in Ginza
1959 • as Bodybuilder
Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff
Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff
1960
Young Swordsman
Young Swordsman
1963
★ 6.7
Ôban
Ôban
1957 • as The Man On The Train
★ 9.0
Monsieur Zivaco
Monsieur Zivaco
1967 • as Taxi driver
★ 8.0
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep
1961 • as Ee-Kou (a follower)
★ 9.0
Tactics of Love
Tactics of Love
1955
A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East
A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East
1971 • as Doya's Husband
★ 8.0
movie
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)
1956
★ 6.0
How the Bell of Liberty Rings
How the Bell of Liberty Rings
1954 • as Keisuke Ohtori