Person

Shōichi Hirose

Acting · 1918–1998 · 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.

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  Seven Samurai

  Bandit

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  Ikiru

  Yakuza (uncredited)

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  Red Beard

  Thug

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  Yojimbo

  Ushitora Follower

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  The Hidden Fortress

  Soldier (uncredited)

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  King Kong vs. Godzilla

  King Kong

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  House

  Ramen Trucker

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  Lady Snowblood

  1973

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  Sanjuro

  1962

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  Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

  Fleeing Infant Islander

• 1981Lonely Heart
• 1979The Adventures of Kosuke KindaichiSarah the Great King
• 1977HouseRamen Trucker
• 1975Terror of Mechagodzilla
• 1974Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
• 1974Comedy: Love and Justice Among CheatersPrisoner A
• 1973Lady Snowblood
• 1972Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here
• 1971A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the EastDoya's Husband
• 1971The Battle of Okinawa
• 1968Japan's No. 1 Traitor
• 1968Mexican Free-for-AllBandit's Henchman A
• 1968Golden Eyes
• 1967Monsieur ZivacoTaxi driver
• 1967King Kong EscapesHenchman
• 1967Five Gents Prefer Geisha
• 1967Las Vegas Free-For-All
• 1967Do Your Best! GodzillaKing Ghidorah (archive footage) (uncredited)
• 1966Ebirah, Horror of the DeepFleeing Infant Islander
• 1966The Daphne
• 1966The War of the GargantuasSoldier
• 1966Night in Bangkok
• 1965Invasion of Astro-MonsterKing Ghidorah
• 1965The Crazy Adventure
• 1965Frankenstein Conquers the WorldTunnel Worker
• 1965Young Guy at Sea
• 1965The Retreat from KiskaYamashita
• 1965Red BeardThug
• 1964Ghidorah, the Three-Headed MonsterKing Ghidorah
• 1964DogoraThermal power plant staff
• 1964Trap of Suicide Kilometer
• 1963AtragonMu Henchman
• 1963Young Swordsman
• 1963Interpol Code 8
• 1963King Kong vs. GodzillaKing Kong (uncredited)
• 1962Varan the UnbelievableFisherman
• 1962King Kong vs. GodzillaKing Kong
• 1962Star of Hong KongWaiter
• 1962Sanjuro
• 1961The Witness Killed
• 1961Different Sons
• 1961Structure of Hate
• 1961Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, SandogasaHighwayman A
• 1961MothraDam Worker
• 1961Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to WeepEe-Kou (a follower)
• 1961YojimboUshitora Follower
• 1961The Merciless Trap
• 1960The Human VaporBurly Guard (uncredited)
• 1960Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff
• 1960Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for SuccessYakuza Youth A
• 1960The Secret of the Telegian
• 1960Ginza TomboyJail Guard
• 1959The Three Treasures
• 1959Samurai in the Office
• 1959The Beast Shall Die
• 1959Gigantis, the Fire MonsterConvict (uncredited)
• 1959Fox and RaccoonFisherman Senkichi
• 1959The Big Boss
• 1958The Hidden FortressSoldier (uncredited)
• 1958The Spell of the Hidden Gold
• 1958VaranFisherman
• 1958The H-ManFire Department Official (uncredited)
• 1958Executive ChairOzawa
• 1957The MysteriansDetective in Etsuko's house
• 1957Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô henTahei
• 1957Down Town
• 1957The Men of Toho-ku
• 1957A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
• 1957A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
• 1957Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
• 1957Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific OceanRepresentative (uncredited)
• 1957ÔbanThe Man On The Train
• 1957A Man in the Storm
• 1956The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)
• 1956RodanMeganulon / Fighter pilot
• 1956Love on Rainbow Island
• 1956Will-o'-the-Wisp
• 1956The Hoodlum and the Young Master
• 1956Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island(uncredited)
• 1955Tactics of Love
• 1955Marital Relations
• 1955Beast Man Snow ManMountain Searcher
• 1955Mother and Son(uncredited)
• 1955Godzilla Raids AgainConvict
• 1955Frame of Snow
• 1954Invisible ManPoliceman
• 1954How the Bell of Liberty RingsKeisuke Ohtori
• 1954Seven SamuraiBandit
• 1954Farewell Rabaul
• 1953The Eagle of the Pacific
• 1952The Man Who Came to Port(uncredited)
• 1952IkiruYakuza (uncredited)
• 1952Tokyo Sweetheart