Shōichi Hirose

Shōichi Hirose

Acting

1918-06-23

Japan

Died: 1998-06-20

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.

Appears In

Seven Samurai
⭐ 8.4
Seven Samurai
1954

as Bandit

Interpol Code 8
⭐ 7.0
Interpol Code 8
1963
The Hidden Fortress
⭐ 8.0
The Hidden Fortress
1958

as Soldier (uncredited)

Ikiru
⭐ 8.3
Ikiru
1952

as Yakuza (uncredited)

Invasion of Astro-Monster
⭐ 6.8
Invasion of Astro-Monster
1965

as King Ghidorah

The Daphne
⭐ 0.0
The Daphne
1966
King Kong Escapes
⭐ 6.2
King Kong Escapes
1967

as Henchman

King Kong vs. Godzilla
⭐ 6.9
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1962

as King Kong

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
⭐ 6.3
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
1966

as Fleeing Infant Islander

Lady Snowblood
⭐ 7.5
Lady Snowblood
1973
Godzilla Raids Again
⭐ 6.0
Godzilla Raids Again
1955

as Convict

King Kong vs. Godzilla
⭐ 6.6
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1963

as King Kong (uncredited)

The Retreat from Kiska
⭐ 8.3
The Retreat from Kiska
1965

as Yamashita

A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East
⭐ 0.0
A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East
1971

as Doya's Husband

The Secret of the Telegian
⭐ 6.1
The Secret of the Telegian
1960
Las Vegas Free-For-All
⭐ 0.0
Las Vegas Free-For-All
1967
Varan the Unbelievable
⭐ 4.3
Varan the Unbelievable
1962

as Fisherman

Golden Eyes
⭐ 6.5
Golden Eyes
1968
Invisible Man
⭐ 6.4
Invisible Man
1954

as Policeman

Tokyo Sweetheart
⭐ 7.6
Tokyo Sweetheart
1952
Varan
⭐ 5.6
Varan
1958

as Fisherman

The Man Who Came to Port
⭐ 10.0
The Man Who Came to Port
1952

as (uncredited)

Mother and Son
⭐ 0.0
Mother and Son
1955

as (uncredited)

Young Swordsman
⭐ 6.5
Young Swordsman
1963
Young Guy at Sea
⭐ 6.0
Young Guy at Sea
1965
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
⭐ 6.4
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
1974
The War of the Gargantuas
⭐ 6.4
The War of the Gargantuas
1966

as Soldier

Frame of Snow
⭐ 0.0
Frame of Snow
1955
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
⭐ 6.3
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
1959

as Convict (uncredited)

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
⭐ 7.2
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
1956

as (uncredited)

The Battle of Okinawa
⭐ 7.5
The Battle of Okinawa
1971
Yojimbo
⭐ 8.1
Yojimbo
1961

as Ushitora Follower

The Beast Shall Die
⭐ 5.6
The Beast Shall Die
1959
The Mysterians
⭐ 6.4
The Mysterians
1957

as Detective in Etsuko's house

Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa Series: Thank You, Sandogasa
⭐ 0.0
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa Series: Thank You, Sandogasa
1961

as Highwayman A

Star of Hong Kong
⭐ 0.0
Star of Hong Kong
1962

as Waiter

House
⭐ 7.3
House
1977

as Ramen Trucker

Tactics of Love
⭐ 0.0
Tactics of Love
1955
Dogora
⭐ 6.8
Dogora
1964

as Thermal power plant staff

Frankenstein Conquers the World
⭐ 6.7
Frankenstein Conquers the World
1965

as Tunnel Worker

Terror of Mechagodzilla
⭐ 6.8
Terror of Mechagodzilla
1975
The Merciless Trap
⭐ 7.0
The Merciless Trap
1961
The Human Vapor
⭐ 6.6
The Human Vapor
1960

as Burly Guard (uncredited)

Five Gents Prefer Geisha
⭐ 0.0
Five Gents Prefer Geisha
1967
Farewell Rabaul
⭐ 8.4
Farewell Rabaul
1954
Red Beard
⭐ 8.1
Red Beard
1965

as Thug

Marital Relations
⭐ 5.2
Marital Relations
1955
Sanjuro
⭐ 8.0
Sanjuro
1962
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
⭐ 0.0
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
1974

as Prisoner A

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
⭐ 6.4
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
1979

as Sarah the Great King

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
⭐ 7.0
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
1964

as King Ghidorah

Mothra
⭐ 7.1
Mothra
1961

as Dam Worker

The Eagle of the Pacific
⭐ 7.6
The Eagle of the Pacific
1953
Love on Rainbow Island
⭐ 0.0
Love on Rainbow Island
1956
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa Series: I Want to Weep
⭐ 0.0
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa Series: I Want to Weep
1961

as Ee-Kou (a follower)

The Three Treasures
⭐ 5.3
The Three Treasures
1959
Beast Man Snow Man
⭐ 4.6
Beast Man Snow Man
1955

as Mountain Searcher

Ôban
⭐ 0.0
Ôban
1957

as The Man On The Train

The Big Boss
⭐ 6.3
The Big Boss
1959
Structure of Hate
⭐ 0.0
Structure of Hate
1961
Rodan
⭐ 6.5
Rodan
1956

as Meganulon / Fighter pilot

Monsieur Zivaco
⭐ 0.0
Monsieur Zivaco
1967

as Taxi driver

Trap of Suicide Kilometer
⭐ 0.0
Trap of Suicide Kilometer
1964
Lonely Heart
⭐ 6.0
Lonely Heart
1981
Ginza Tomboy
⭐ 0.0
Ginza Tomboy
1960

as Jail Guard

The Witness Killed
⭐ 0.0
The Witness Killed
1961
How the Bell of Liberty Rings
⭐ 0.0
How the Bell of Liberty Rings
1954

as Keisuke Ohtori

Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
⭐ 0.0
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
1957

as Tahei

A Man in the Storm
⭐ 0.0
A Man in the Storm
1957
Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here
⭐ 0.0
Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here
1972
Mexican Free-for-All
⭐ 0.0
Mexican Free-for-All
1968

as Bandit's Henchman A

Will-o'-the-Wisp
⭐ 0.0
Will-o'-the-Wisp
1956
Atragon
⭐ 6.6
Atragon
1963

as Mu Henchman

Down Town
⭐ 0.0
Down Town
1957
The H-Man
⭐ 5.7
The H-Man
1958

as Fire Department Official (uncredited)

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
⭐ 0.0
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
1957
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success
⭐ 0.0
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success
1960

as Yakuza Youth A

Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff
⭐ 0.0
Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff
1960
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
⭐ 3.0
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
1957
Fox and Raccoon
⭐ 0.0
Fox and Raccoon
1959

as Fisherman Senkichi

Japan's No. 1 Traitor
⭐ 0.0
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
1968
Night in Bangkok
⭐ 0.0
Night in Bangkok
1966
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
⭐ 0.0
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
1957
Different Sons
⭐ 0.0
Different Sons
1961
Executive Chair
⭐ 0.0
Executive Chair
1958

as Ozawa