Acting
Shōichi Hirose
Acting · Born 1918-06-23 · 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.
Credits · 87
FilmLonely Heart
1981
FilmThe Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
1979 · Sarah the Great King
FilmHouse
1977 · Ramen Trucker
FilmTerror of Mechagodzilla
1975
FilmLady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
1974
FilmComedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
1974 · Prisoner A
FilmLady Snowblood
1973
FilmKamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here
1972
FilmA Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East
1971 · Doya's Husband
FilmThe Battle of Okinawa
1971
FilmThe Militarists
1970 · Soldier
FilmJapan's No. 1 Traitor
1968
FilmMexican Free-for-All
1968 · Bandit's Henchman A
FilmGolden Eyes
1968
FilmMonsieur Zivaco
1967 · Taxi driver
FilmKing Kong Escapes
1967 · Henchman
FilmFive Gents Prefer Geisha
1967
FilmLas Vegas Free-For-All
1967
FilmEbirah, Horror of the Deep
1966 · Fleeing Infant Islander
FilmThe Daphne
1966
FilmThe War of the Gargantuas
1966 · Soldier
FilmNight in Bangkok
1966
FilmInvasion of Astro-Monster
1965 · King Ghidorah
FilmThe Crazy Adventure
1965
FilmFrankenstein Conquers the World
1965 · Tunnel Worker
FilmYoung Guy at Sea
1965
FilmThe Retreat from Kiska
1965 · Yamashita
FilmRed Beard
1965 · Thug
FilmGhidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
1964 · King Ghidorah
FilmDogora
1964 · Thermal power plant staff
FilmBrand of Evil
1964
FilmTrap of Suicide Kilometer
1964
FilmAtragon
1963 · Mu Henchman
FilmYoung Swordsman
1963
FilmInterpol Code 8
1963
FilmKing Kong vs. Godzilla
1963 · King Kong (uncredited)
FilmAttack Squadron
1963 · Non-Commissioned Officer
FilmVaran the Unbelievable
1962 · Fisherman
FilmKing Kong vs. Godzilla
1962 · King Kong
FilmStar of Hong Kong
1962 · Waiter
FilmSanjuro
1962
FilmThe Witness Killed
1961
FilmDifferent Sons
1961
FilmStructure of Hate
1961
FilmHiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa
1961 · Highwayman A
FilmMothra
1961 · Dam Worker
FilmHiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep
1961 · Ee-Kou (a follower)
FilmYojimbo
1961 · Ushitora Follower
FilmThe Merciless Trap
1961
FilmThe Human Vapor
1960 · Burly Guard (uncredited)
FilmThe Secret of the Telegian
1960
FilmThe Three Treasures
1959
FilmSamurai in the Office
1959
FilmThe Beast Shall Die
1959
FilmGigantis, the Fire Monster
1959 · Convict (uncredited)
FilmFox and Raccoon
1959 · Fisherman Senkichi
FilmThe Big Boss
1959
FilmThe Hidden Fortress
1958 · Soldier (uncredited)
The Spell of the Hidden Gold
FilmThe Spell of the Hidden Gold
1958
FilmVaran
1958 · Fisherman
FilmThe H-Man
1958 · Fire Department Official (uncredited)
FilmThe Mysterians
1957 · Detective in Etsuko's house
FilmZokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
1957 · Tahei
FilmDowntown
1957
FilmThe Men of Toho-ku
1957
FilmA Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
1957
FilmHalf Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
1957
FilmGodzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
1957 · Representative (uncredited)
FilmÔban
1957 · The Man On The Train
FilmA Man in the Storm
1957
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)
FilmThe Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)
1956
FilmRodan
1956 · Meganulon / Fighter pilot
FilmLove on Rainbow Island
1956
FilmWill-o'-the-Wisp
1956
FilmSamurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
1956 · (uncredited)
FilmMarital Relations
1955
FilmBeast Man Snow Man
1955 · Mountain Searcher
FilmMother and Son
1955 · (uncredited)
FilmGodzilla Raids Again
1955 · Convict
FilmFrame of Snow
1955
FilmInvisible Man
1954 · Policeman
FilmSeven Samurai
1954 · Bandit
FilmFarewell Rabaul
1954
FilmThe Eagle of the Pacific
1953
FilmThe Man Who Came to Port
1952 · (uncredited)
FilmIkiru
1952 · Yakuza (uncredited)
FilmTokyo Sweetheart
1952