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Shōichi Hirose

Shōichi Hirose

Acting

Born: 1918-06-23 in 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.

Acting

The Hidden Fortress

The Hidden Fortress

Soldier (uncredited)

Gigantis, the Fire Monster

Gigantis, the Fire Monster

Convict (uncredited)

The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)

The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)

Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen

Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen

Tahei

Ôban

Ôban

The Man On The Train

The Witness Killed

The Witness Killed

Japan's No. 1 Traitor

Japan's No. 1 Traitor

Down Town

Down Town

Farewell Rabaul

Farewell Rabaul

The Secret of the Telegian

The Secret of the Telegian

Invisible Man

Invisible Man

Policeman

The Eagle of the Pacific

The Eagle of the Pacific

Young Swordsman

Young Swordsman

The Spell of the Hidden Gold

The Spell of the Hidden Gold

Star of Hong Kong

Star of Hong Kong

Waiter

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

King Ghidorah

The Mysterians

The Mysterians

Detective in Etsuko's house

Invasion of Astro-Monster

Invasion of Astro-Monster

King Ghidorah

Yojimbo

Yojimbo

Ushitora Follower

Red Beard

Red Beard

Thug

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

Fleeing Infant Islander

Varan the Unbelievable

Varan the Unbelievable

Fisherman

Godzilla Raids Again

Godzilla Raids Again

Convict

Beast Man Snow Man

Beast Man Snow Man

Mountain Searcher

Mothra

Mothra

Dam Worker

Atragon

Atragon

Mu Henchman

The H-Man

The H-Man

Fire Department Official (uncredited)

Frankenstein Conquers the World

Frankenstein Conquers the World

Tunnel Worker

King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong

The Human Vapor

The Human Vapor

Burly Guard (uncredited)

Seven Samurai

Seven Samurai

Bandit

King Kong Escapes

King Kong Escapes

Henchman

Will-o'-the-Wisp

Will-o'-the-Wisp

Dogora

Dogora

Thermal power plant staff

The Battle of Okinawa

The Battle of Okinawa

King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong (uncredited)

The Merciless Trap

The Merciless Trap

Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here

Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here

Terror of Mechagodzilla

Terror of Mechagodzilla

Golden Eyes

Golden Eyes

Love on Rainbow Island

Love on Rainbow Island

The Big Boss

The Big Boss

Varan

Varan

Fisherman

The Retreat from Kiska

The Retreat from Kiska

Yamashita

Marital Relations

Marital Relations

Las Vegas Free-For-All

Las Vegas Free-For-All

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

(uncredited)

The Three Treasures

The Three Treasures

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance

Lady Snowblood

Lady Snowblood

The War of the Gargantuas

The War of the Gargantuas

Soldier

The Daphne

The Daphne

The Man Who Came to Port

The Man Who Came to Port

(uncredited)

Mother and Son

Mother and Son

(uncredited)

Monsieur Zivaco

Monsieur Zivaco

Taxi driver

House

House

Ramen Trucker

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

Sarah the Great King

Ikiru

Ikiru

Yakuza (uncredited)

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2

Rodan

Rodan

Meganulon / Fighter pilot

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1

Sanjuro

Sanjuro

Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

The Beast Shall Die

The Beast Shall Die

Tokyo Sweetheart

Tokyo Sweetheart

Young Guy at Sea

Young Guy at Sea

Different Sons

Different Sons

A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East

A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East

Doya's Husband

Tactics of Love

Tactics of Love

A Man in the Storm

A Man in the Storm

Executive Chair

Executive Chair

Ozawa

How the Bell of Liberty Rings

How the Bell of Liberty Rings

Keisuke Ohtori

Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa Series: I Want to Weep

Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa Series: I Want to Weep

Ee-Kou (a follower)

Lonely Heart

Lonely Heart

Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa Series: Thank You, Sandogasa

Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa Series: Thank You, Sandogasa

Highwayman A

Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters

Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters

Prisoner A

Five Gents Prefer Geisha

Five Gents Prefer Geisha

Structure of Hate

Structure of Hate

Interpol Code 8

Interpol Code 8

Trap of Suicide Kilometer

Trap of Suicide Kilometer

Fox and Raccoon

Fox and Raccoon

Fisherman Senkichi

Ginza Tomboy

Ginza Tomboy

Jail Guard

Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff

Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff

Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success

Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success

Yakuza Youth A

Frame of Snow

Frame of Snow

Night in Bangkok

Night in Bangkok

Mexican Free-for-All

Mexican Free-for-All

Bandit's Henchman A

The Men of Toho-ku

The Men of Toho-ku

The Hidden Fortress

The Hidden Fortress

Soldier (uncredited)

Gigantis, the Fire Monster

Gigantis, the Fire Monster

Convict (uncredited)

The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)

The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)

Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen

Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen

Tahei

Ôban

Ôban

The Man On The Train

The Witness Killed

The Witness Killed

Japan's No. 1 Traitor

Japan's No. 1 Traitor

Down Town

Down Town

Farewell Rabaul

Farewell Rabaul

The Secret of the Telegian

The Secret of the Telegian

Invisible Man

Invisible Man

Policeman

The Eagle of the Pacific

The Eagle of the Pacific

Young Swordsman

Young Swordsman

The Spell of the Hidden Gold

The Spell of the Hidden Gold

Star of Hong Kong

Star of Hong Kong

Waiter

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

King Ghidorah

The Mysterians

The Mysterians

Detective in Etsuko's house

Invasion of Astro-Monster

Invasion of Astro-Monster

King Ghidorah

Yojimbo

Yojimbo

Ushitora Follower

Red Beard

Red Beard

Thug

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

Fleeing Infant Islander

Varan the Unbelievable

Varan the Unbelievable

Fisherman

Godzilla Raids Again

Godzilla Raids Again

Convict

Beast Man Snow Man

Beast Man Snow Man

Mountain Searcher

Mothra

Mothra

Dam Worker

Atragon

Atragon

Mu Henchman

The H-Man

The H-Man

Fire Department Official (uncredited)

Frankenstein Conquers the World

Frankenstein Conquers the World

Tunnel Worker

King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong

The Human Vapor

The Human Vapor

Burly Guard (uncredited)

Seven Samurai

Seven Samurai

Bandit

King Kong Escapes

King Kong Escapes

Henchman

Will-o'-the-Wisp

Will-o'-the-Wisp

Dogora

Dogora

Thermal power plant staff

The Battle of Okinawa

The Battle of Okinawa

King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong (uncredited)

The Merciless Trap

The Merciless Trap

Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here

Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here

Terror of Mechagodzilla

Terror of Mechagodzilla

Golden Eyes

Golden Eyes

Love on Rainbow Island

Love on Rainbow Island

The Big Boss

The Big Boss

Varan

Varan

Fisherman

The Retreat from Kiska

The Retreat from Kiska

Yamashita

Marital Relations

Marital Relations

Las Vegas Free-For-All

Las Vegas Free-For-All

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

(uncredited)

The Three Treasures

The Three Treasures

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance

Lady Snowblood

Lady Snowblood

The War of the Gargantuas

The War of the Gargantuas

Soldier

The Daphne

The Daphne

The Man Who Came to Port

The Man Who Came to Port

(uncredited)

Mother and Son

Mother and Son

(uncredited)

Monsieur Zivaco

Monsieur Zivaco

Taxi driver

House

House

Ramen Trucker

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

Sarah the Great King

Ikiru

Ikiru

Yakuza (uncredited)

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2

Rodan

Rodan

Meganulon / Fighter pilot

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1

Sanjuro

Sanjuro

Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

The Beast Shall Die

The Beast Shall Die

Tokyo Sweetheart

Tokyo Sweetheart

Young Guy at Sea

Young Guy at Sea

Different Sons

Different Sons

A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East

A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East

Doya's Husband

Tactics of Love

Tactics of Love

A Man in the Storm

A Man in the Storm

Executive Chair

Executive Chair

Ozawa

How the Bell of Liberty Rings

How the Bell of Liberty Rings

Keisuke Ohtori

Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa Series: I Want to Weep

Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa Series: I Want to Weep

Ee-Kou (a follower)

Lonely Heart

Lonely Heart

Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa Series: Thank You, Sandogasa

Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa Series: Thank You, Sandogasa

Highwayman A

Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters

Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters

Prisoner A

Five Gents Prefer Geisha

Five Gents Prefer Geisha

Structure of Hate

Structure of Hate

Interpol Code 8

Interpol Code 8

Trap of Suicide Kilometer

Trap of Suicide Kilometer

Fox and Raccoon

Fox and Raccoon

Fisherman Senkichi

Ginza Tomboy

Ginza Tomboy

Jail Guard

Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff

Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff

Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success

Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success

Yakuza Youth A

Frame of Snow

Frame of Snow

Night in Bangkok

Night in Bangkok

Mexican Free-for-All

Mexican Free-for-All

Bandit's Henchman A

The Men of Toho-ku

The Men of Toho-ku

Other Credits

King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla

Stunts

King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla

Stunts