Shōichi Hirose

Shōichi Hirose

Acting

Born June 23, 1918 · 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…

Known for

Seven Samurai

Seven Samurai

1954

Ikiru

Ikiru

1952

Red Beard

Red Beard

1965

Invasion of Astro-Monster

Invasion of Astro-Monster

1965

Yojimbo

Yojimbo

1961

House

House

1977

Frankenstein Conquers the World

Frankenstein Conquers the World

1965

Sanjuro

Sanjuro

1962

Acting(104)

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

1970The MilitaristsSoldier

1968Japan's No. 1 Traitor

1968Mexican Free-for-AllBandit's Henchman A

1968Golden Eyes

1967Monsieur ZivacoTaxi driver

1967Great Incidents

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 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

1964Western King, Eastern Leader

1964DogoraThermal power plant staff

1964Brand of Evil

1964Trap of Suicide Kilometer

1963AtragonMu Henchman

1963Young Swordsman

1963Interpol Code 8

1963King Kong vs. GodzillaKing Kong (uncredited)

1963Attack SquadronNon-Commissioned Officer

1962Varan the UnbelievableFisherman

1962King Kong vs. GodzillaKing Kong

1962Star of Hong KongWaiter

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)

1960Young Salesman: Sanshiro Sebiro

1960Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff

1960Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for SuccessYakuza Youth A

1960The Secret of the Telegian

1960Ginza TomboyJail Guard

1959The Three Treasures

1959Three Dolls in GinzaBodybuilder

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

1958Chakkiri Kinta Sequel

1958The H-ManFire Department Official (uncredited)

1958Executive ChairOzawa

1957The MysteriansDetective in Etsuko's house

1957Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô henTahei

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

1957Story of a Detective's Assistant Sequel

1957A Man in the Storm

1956The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)

1956RodanMeganulon / Fighter pilot

1956Funny Fellows

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

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