Shōichi Hirose
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1918-06-23
Day of Death
1998-06-20 (79 years old)
Place of Birth
Japan
Shōichi 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.
Known For
Acting
(1981)
(1979)
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
as Sarah the Great King
(1977)
House
as Ramen Trucker
(1975)
(1974)
(1974)
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
as Prisoner A
(1973)
(1972)
(1971)
(1971)
A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East
as Doya's Husband
(1968)
(1968)
(1967)
(1967)
King Kong Escapes
as Henchman
(1967)
Monsieur Zivaco
as Taxi driver
(1967)
(1966)
The War of the Gargantuas
as Soldier
(1966)
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
as Fleeing Infant Islander
(1966)
(1965)
Red Beard
as Thug
(1965)
Frankenstein Conquers the World
as Tunnel Worker
(1965)
Invasion of Astro-Monster
as King Ghidorah
(1965)
The Retreat from Kiska
as Yamashita
(1965)
(1964)
Dogora
as Thermal power plant staff
(1964)
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
as King Ghidorah (uncredited)
(1964)
(1963)
Atragon
as Mu Henchman
(1963)
(1963)
King Kong vs. Godzilla
as King Kong (uncredited)
(1963)
(1962)
(1962)
King Kong vs. Godzilla
as King Kong
(1962)
Star of Hong Kong
as Waiter
(1962)
Varan the Unbelievable
as Fisherman
(1961)
Yojimbo
as Ushitora Follower
(1961)
(1961)
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa Series: Thank You, Sandogasa
as Highwayman A
(1961)
Mothra
as Dam Worker
(1961)
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa Series: I Want to Weep
as Ee-Kou (a follower)
(1961)
(1961)
(1961)
(1960)
(1960)
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success
as Yakuza Youth A
(1960)
Ginza Tomboy
as Jail Guard
(1960)
(1960)
The Human Vapor
as Burly Guard (uncredited)
(1959)
(1959)
(1959)
(1959)
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
as Convict (uncredited)
(1959)
Fox and Raccoon
as Fisherman Senkichi
(1958)
The Hidden Fortress
as Soldier (uncredited)
(1958)
The H-Man
as Fire Department Official (uncredited)
(1958)
(1958)
Executive Chair
as Ozawa
(1958)
Varan
as Fisherman
(1957)
(1957)
The Mysterians
as Detective in Etsuko's house
(1957)
(1957)
(1957)
Ôban
as The Man On The Train
(1957)
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
as Tahei
(1957)
(1957)
(1956)
Rodan
as Meganulon / Fighter pilot
(1956)
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
as (uncredited)
(1956)
(1956)
(1956)
(1955)
(1955)
Godzilla Raids Again
as Convict
(1955)
Beast Man Snow Man
as Mountain Searcher
(1955)
Mother and Son
as (uncredited)
(1955)
(1954)
Seven Samurai
as Bandit
(1954)
How the Bell of Liberty Rings
as Keisuke Ohtori
(1954)
Invisible Man
as Policeman
(1954)
(1953)
(1952)
Ikiru
as Yakuza (uncredited)
(1952)
(1952)
The Man Who Came to Port
as (uncredited)
Crew
(1963)
King Kong vs. Godzilla
Stunts