Shōichi Hirose
- Born
- June 23, 1918
- Died
- June 20, 1998 (79 years old)
- Place of birth
- Japan
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 1981Lonely HeartFilm
- 1979The Adventures of Kosuke KindaichiFilm · Sarah the Great King
- 1977HouseFilm · Ramen Trucker★ 7.3
- 1975Terror of MechagodzillaFilm★ 6.8
- 1974Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of VengeanceFilm★ 6.4
- 1974Comedy: Love and Justice Among CheatersFilm · Prisoner A
- 1973Lady SnowbloodFilm★ 7.5
- 1972Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is HereFilm
- 1971A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the EastFilm · Doya's Husband
- 1971The Battle of OkinawaFilm
- 1970The MilitaristsFilm · Soldier
- 1968Japan's No. 1 TraitorFilm
- 1968Mexican Free-for-AllFilm · Bandit's Henchman A
- 1968Golden EyesFilm
- 1967Monsieur ZivacoFilm · Taxi driver
- 1967Great IncidentsFilm
- 1967King Kong EscapesFilm · Henchman★ 6.1
- 1967Five Gents Prefer GeishaFilm
- 1967Las Vegas Free-For-AllFilm
- 1967Do Your Best! GodzillaFilm · King Ghidorah (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1966Ebirah, Horror of the DeepFilm · Fleeing Infant Islander★ 6.3
- 1966The DaphneFilm
- 1966The War of the GargantuasFilm · Soldier★ 6.3
- 1966Night in BangkokFilm
- 1965Invasion of Astro-MonsterFilm · King Ghidorah★ 6.8
- 1965The Crazy AdventureFilm
- 1965Frankenstein Conquers the WorldFilm · Tunnel Worker★ 6.7
- 1965Young Guy at SeaFilm
- 1965The Retreat from KiskaFilm · Yamashita
- 1965Red BeardFilm · Thug★ 8.2
- 1964Ghidorah, the Three-Headed MonsterFilm · King Ghidorah★ 7.0
- 1964Western King, Eastern LeaderFilm
- 1964DogoraFilm · Thermal power plant staff★ 6.7
- 1964Brand of EvilFilm
- 1964Trap of Suicide KilometerFilm
- 1963AtragonFilm · Mu Henchman★ 6.6
- 1963Young SwordsmanFilm
- 1963Interpol Code 8Film
- 1963King Kong vs. GodzillaFilm · King Kong (uncredited)★ 6.6
- 1963Attack SquadronFilm · Non-Commissioned Officer
- 1962Varan the UnbelievableFilm · Fisherman★ 4.4
- 1962King Kong vs. GodzillaFilm · King Kong★ 6.9
- 1962Star of Hong KongFilm · Waiter
- 1962SanjuroFilm★ 7.9
- 1961The Witness KilledFilm
- 1961Different SonsFilm
- 1961Structure of HateFilm
- 1961Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, SandogasaFilm · Highwayman A
- 1961MothraFilm · Dam Worker★ 7.2
- 1961Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to WeepFilm · Ee-Kou (a follower)
- 1961YojimboFilm · Ushitora Follower★ 8.1
- 1961The Merciless TrapFilm
- 1960The Human VaporFilm · Burly Guard (uncredited)★ 7.1
- 1960Young Salesman: Sanshiro SebiroYoung Salesman: Sanshiro SebiroFilm
- 1960Salarygirl Story: Saucy StaffFilm
- 1960Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for SuccessFilm · Yakuza Youth A
- 1960The Secret of the TelegianFilm
- 1960Ginza TomboyFilm · Jail Guard
- 1959The Three TreasuresFilm
- 1959I Love YouFilm
- 1959Three Dolls in GinzaFilm · Bodybuilder
- 1959Samurai in the OfficeFilm
- 1959The Beast Shall DieFilm
- 1959Gigantis, the Fire MonsterFilm · Convict (uncredited)★ 6.4
- 1959Fox and RaccoonFilm · Fisherman Senkichi
- 1959The Big BossFilm
- 1958The Hidden FortressFilm · Soldier (uncredited)★ 8.0
- 1958The Spell of the Hidden GoldThe Spell of the Hidden GoldFilm
- 1958VaranFilm · Fisherman★ 5.8
- 1958Chakkiri Kinta SequelFilm
- 1958The H-ManFilm · Fire Department Official (uncredited)★ 5.8
- 1958Executive ChairFilm · Ozawa
- 1957The MysteriansFilm · Detective in Etsuko's house★ 6.3
- 1957Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô henFilm · Tahei
- 1957DowntownFilm
- 1957The Men of Toho-kuFilm
- 1957A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2Film
- 1957A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1Film
- 1957Half Human: The Story of the Abominable SnowmanFilm
- 1957Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific OceanFilm · Representative (uncredited)★ 8.6
- 1957ÔbanFilm · The Man On The Train
- 1957Story of a Detective's Assistant SequelStory of a Detective's Assistant SequelFilm
- 1957A Man in the StormFilm
- 1956The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)Film
- 1956RodanFilm · Meganulon / Fighter pilot★ 6.5
- 1956Funny FellowsFilm
- 1956Love on Rainbow IslandFilm
- 1956Will-o'-the-WispFilm
- 1956The Hoodlum and the Young MasterFilm
- 1956Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu IslandFilm · (uncredited)★ 7.2
- 1955Tactics of LoveFilm
- 1955Marital RelationsFilm
- 1955Beast Man Snow ManFilm · Mountain Searcher
- 1955Mother and SonFilm · (uncredited)
- 1955Godzilla Raids AgainFilm · Convict★ 6.0
- 1955Frame of SnowFilm
- 1954Invisible ManFilm · Policeman
- 1954How the Bell of Liberty RingsFilm · Keisuke Ohtori
- 1954Seven SamuraiFilm · Bandit★ 8.5
- 1954Farewell RabaulFilm
- 1953The Eagle of the PacificFilm
- 1952The Man Who Came to PortFilm · (uncredited)
- 1952IkiruFilm · Yakuza (uncredited)★ 8.3
- 1952Tokyo SweetheartFilm
