Shōichi Hirose

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.

Born

Jun 23, 1918

Japan

Died

Jun 20, 1998

Known For

Acting

Movies

104 acting

1 crew

Popularity

0.8

movie

Known For

Ikiru

1952

as Yakuza (uncredited)

Seven Samurai

1954

as Bandit

Red Beard

1965

as Thug

Invasion of Astro-Monster

1965

as King Ghidorah

House

1977

as Ramen Trucker

Yojimbo

1961

as Ushitora Follower

Godzilla Raids Again

1955

as Convict

Sanjuro

1962

The Hidden Fortress

1958

as Soldier (uncredited)

King Kong vs. Godzilla

1962

as King Kong

Ikiru

1952 • as Yakuza (uncredited)

★ 8.3

Seven Samurai

1954 • as Bandit

★ 8.5

Red Beard

1965 • as Thug

★ 8.2

Invasion of Astro-Monster

1965 • as King Ghidorah

★ 6.8

House

1977 • as Ramen Trucker

★ 7.3

Yojimbo

1961 • as Ushitora Follower

★ 8.1

Godzilla Raids Again

1955 • as Convict

★ 6.0

Sanjuro

1962

★ 7.9

The Hidden Fortress

1958 • as Soldier (uncredited)

★ 8.0

Frankenstein Conquers the World

1965 • as Tunnel Worker

★ 6.7

King Kong vs. Godzilla

1962 • as King Kong

★ 6.9

Lady Snowblood

1973

★ 7.5

Mothra

1961 • as Dam Worker

★ 7.2

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

1966 • as Fleeing Infant Islander

★ 6.3

King Kong vs. Godzilla

1963 • as King Kong (uncredited)

★ 6.6

Terror of Mechagodzilla

1975

★ 6.8

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

1964 • as King Ghidorah

★ 7.0

King Kong Escapes

1967 • as Henchman

★ 6.1

Atragon

1963 • as Mu Henchman

★ 6.6

The Battle of Okinawa

1971

★ 7.8

The War of the Gargantuas

1966 • as Soldier

★ 6.3

movie

Story of a Detective's Assistant Sequel

1957

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

1956 • as (uncredited)

★ 7.2

The H-Man

1958 • as Fire Department Official (uncredited)

★ 5.8

The Mysterians

1957 • as Detective in Etsuko's house

★ 6.3

Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean

Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean

1957 • as Representative (uncredited)

★ 8.6

Rodan

1956 • as Meganulon / Fighter pilot

★ 6.5

Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

1957

★ 3.5

Varan the Unbelievable

1962 • as Fisherman

★ 4.5

The Secret of the Telegian

1960

★ 6.5

Dogora

1964 • as Thermal power plant staff

★ 6.7

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance

1974

★ 6.4

Funny Fellows

1956

Great Incidents

1967

The Hoodlum and the Young Master

1956

The Three Treasures

1959

★ 5.5

Chakkiri Kinta Sequel

1958

The Human Vapor

1960 • as Burly Guard (uncredited)

★ 7.1

Mother and Son

1955 • as (uncredited)

★ 8.0

Night in Bangkok

1966

★ 9.0

Western King, Eastern Leader

1964

Varan

1958 • as Fisherman

★ 5.8

The Daphne

1966

★ 10.0

The Man Who Came to Port

1952 • as (uncredited)

★ 10.0

Frame of Snow

1955

★ 10.0

Marital Relations

1955

★ 5.6

Gigantis, the Fire Monster

1959 • as Convict (uncredited)

★ 6.4

Executive Chair

1958 • as Ozawa

Tokyo Sweetheart

1952

★ 8.0

I Love You

1959

The Men of Toho-ku

1957

★ 9.0

Interpol Code 8

1963

★ 7.5

The Eagle of the Pacific

1953

★ 7.8

Young Swordsman

1963

★ 6.7

Attack Squadron

1963 • as Non-Commissioned Officer

★ 7.0

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1

1957

movie

Young Salesman: Sanshiro Sebiro

1960

The Merciless Trap

1961

★ 8.0

Lonely Heart

1981

★ 8.3

movie

The Spell of the Hidden Gold

1958

★ 6.5

The Retreat from Kiska

1965 • as Yamashita

★ 8.4

Ôban

1957 • as The Man On The Train

★ 9.0

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

1979 • as Sarah the Great King

★ 6.4

The Big Boss

1959

★ 6.5

Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters

1974 • as Prisoner A

★ 10.0

Downtown

1957

★ 7.7

Do Your Best! Godzilla

1967 • as King Ghidorah (archive footage) (uncredited)

Star of Hong Kong

1962 • as Waiter

★ 8.0

The Beast Shall Die

1959

★ 6.2

Farewell Rabaul

1954

★ 8.1

Love on Rainbow Island

1956

★ 8.0

Las Vegas Free-For-All

1967

★ 10.0

Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success

Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success

1960 • as Yakuza Youth A

Young Guy at Sea

1965

★ 7.5

Samurai in the Office

1959

★ 9.0

Japan's No. 1 Traitor

1968

★ 9.0

Invisible Man

1954 • as Policeman

★ 6.7

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2

1957

★ 9.0

Tactics of Love

1955

Five Gents Prefer Geisha

1967

★ 9.0

Trap of Suicide Kilometer

1964

★ 7.2

The Crazy Adventure

1965

★ 7.0

The Militarists

1970 • as Soldier

★ 7.5

Different Sons

1961

★ 7.0

A Man in the Storm

1957

★ 7.0

movie

The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)

1956

★ 6.0

Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen

1957 • as Tahei

★ 8.0

Brand of Evil

1964

★ 7.7

How the Bell of Liberty Rings

1954 • as Keisuke Ohtori

Monsieur Zivaco

1967 • as Taxi driver

★ 8.0

Beast Man Snow Man

1955 • as Mountain Searcher

★ 4.9

The Witness Killed

1961

★ 9.0

Fox and Raccoon

1959 • as Fisherman Senkichi

★ 9.0

Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep

Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep

1961 • as Ee-Kou (a follower)

★ 9.0

Structure of Hate

1961

★ 7.0

Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff

1960

Mexican Free-for-All

1968 • as Bandit's Henchman A

★ 10.0

Will-o'-the-Wisp

1956

★ 9.0

Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here

Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here

1972

★ 8.0

Ginza Tomboy

1960 • as Jail Guard

Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa

Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa

1961 • as Highwayman A

★ 8.0

Three Dolls in Ginza

1959 • as Bodybuilder

Golden Eyes

1968

★ 6.9

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

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

1971 • as Doya's Husband

★ 8.0