Shōichi Hirose
Acting
Born June 23, 1918 — Died June 20, 1998
From Japan
Also known as Solomon Hirose
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.
Filmography
Lonely Heart
19817.5
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
Sarah the Great King
19796.3
House
Ramen Trucker
19777.3
Terror of Mechagodzilla
19756.8
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
19746.4
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
Prisoner A
197410.0
Lady Snowblood
19737.5
Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here
19728.0
A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East
Doya's Husband
19718.0
The Battle of Okinawa
19717.8
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
19689.0
Mexican Free-for-All
Bandit's Henchman A
196810.0
Golden Eyes
19686.9
Monsieur Zivaco
Taxi driver
19678.0
King Kong Escapes
Henchman
19676.2
Five Gents Prefer Geisha
19679.0
Las Vegas Free-For-All
196710.0
Do Your Best! Godzilla
King Ghidorah (archive footage) (uncredited)
1967
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Fleeing Infant Islander
19666.3
The Daphne
196610.0
The War of the Gargantuas
Soldier
19666.3
Night in Bangkok
19669.0
Invasion of Astro-Monster
King Ghidorah
19656.8
The Crazy Adventure
19657.0
Frankenstein Conquers the World
Tunnel Worker
19656.8
Young Guy at Sea
19657.5
The Retreat from Kiska
Yamashita
19658.4
Red Beard
Thug
19658.2
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
King Ghidorah
19647.0
Dogora
Thermal power plant staff
19646.8
Trap of Suicide Kilometer
19647.2
Atragon
Mu Henchman
19636.6
Young Swordsman
19636.7
Interpol Code 8
19637.5
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong (uncredited)
19636.6
Varan the Unbelievable
Fisherman
19624.4
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong
19626.9
Star of Hong Kong
Waiter
19628.0
Sanjuro
19627.9
The Witness Killed
19619.0
Different Sons
19617.0
Structure of Hate
19617.0
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa
Highwayman A
19618.0
Mothra
Dam Worker
19617.2
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep
Ee-Kou (a follower)
19619.0
Yojimbo
Ushitora Follower
19618.1
The Merciless Trap
19618.0
The Human Vapor
Burly Guard (uncredited)
19607.1
Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff
1960
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success
Yakuza Youth A
1960
The Secret of the Telegian
19606.5
Ginza Tomboy
Jail Guard
1960
The Three Treasures
19595.5
Samurai in the Office
19599.0
The Beast Shall Die
19596.2
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
Convict (uncredited)
19596.4
Fox and Raccoon
Fisherman Senkichi
19599.0
The Big Boss
19596.5
The Hidden Fortress
Soldier (uncredited)
19588.0
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The Spell of the Hidden Gold
19586.5
Varan
Fisherman
19585.8
The H-Man
Fire Department Official (uncredited)
19585.8
Executive Chair
Ozawa
1958
The Mysterians
Detective in Etsuko's house
19576.4
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
Tahei
19578.0
Down Town
19578.0
The Men of Toho-ku
19579.0
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
19579.0
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
1957
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
19573.5
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
Representative (uncredited)
19578.6
Ôban
The Man On The Train
19579.0
A Man in the Storm
19577.0
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The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)
19566.0
Rodan
Meganulon / Fighter pilot
19566.5
Love on Rainbow Island
19568.0
Will-o'-the-Wisp
19569.0
The Hoodlum and the Young Master
1956
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
(uncredited)
19567.2
Tactics of Love
1955
Marital Relations
19555.6
Beast Man Snow Man
Mountain Searcher
19554.9
Mother and Son
(uncredited)
19558.0
Godzilla Raids Again
Convict
19556.0
Frame of Snow
195510.0
Invisible Man
Policeman
19546.7
How the Bell of Liberty Rings
Keisuke Ohtori
1954
Seven Samurai
Bandit
19548.5
Farewell Rabaul
19548.1
The Eagle of the Pacific
19537.8
The Man Who Came to Port
(uncredited)
195210.0
Ikiru
Yakuza (uncredited)
19528.3
Tokyo Sweetheart
19528.0