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Shōichi Hirose

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.

Known for

Lonely Heart

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

1979 • Sarah the Great King

House

1977 • Ramen Trucker

Terror of Mechagodzilla

Terror of Mechagodzilla

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance

Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters

Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters

1974 • Prisoner A

Lady Snowblood

Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here

Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here

Full filmography

Lonely Heart

1981

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

1979 • Sarah the Great King

House

1977 • Ramen Trucker

Terror of Mechagodzilla

Terror of Mechagodzilla

1975

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance

1974

Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters

Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters

1974 • Prisoner A

Lady Snowblood

1973

Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here

Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here

1972

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

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

1971 • Doya's Husband

The Battle of Okinawa

The Battle of Okinawa

1971

Japan's No. 1 Traitor

Japan's No. 1 Traitor

1968

Mexican Free-for-All

Mexican Free-for-All

1968 • Bandit's Henchman A

Golden Eyes

1968

Monsieur Zivaco

Monsieur Zivaco

1967 • Taxi driver

King Kong Escapes

King Kong Escapes

1967 • Henchman

Five Gents Prefer Geisha

Five Gents Prefer Geisha

1967

Las Vegas Free-For-All

Las Vegas Free-For-All

1967

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

1966 • Fleeing Infant Islander

The Daphne

1966

The War of the Gargantuas

The War of the Gargantuas

1966 • Soldier

Night in Bangkok

Night in Bangkok

1966

Invasion of Astro-Monster

Invasion of Astro-Monster

1965 • King Ghidorah

Frankenstein Conquers the World

Frankenstein Conquers the World

1965 • Tunnel Worker

Young Guy at Sea

Young Guy at Sea

1965

The Retreat from Kiska

The Retreat from Kiska

1965 • Yamashita

Red Beard

1965 • Thug

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

1964 • King Ghidorah

Dogora

1964 • Thermal power plant staff

Trap of Suicide Kilometer

Trap of Suicide Kilometer

1964

Atragon

1963 • Mu Henchman

Interpol Code 8

Interpol Code 8

1963

Young Swordsman

Young Swordsman

1963

King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla

1963 • King Kong (uncredited)

Varan the Unbelievable

Varan the Unbelievable

1962 • Fisherman

King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla

1962 • King Kong

Star of Hong Kong

Star of Hong Kong

1962 • Waiter

Sanjuro

1962

The Witness Killed

The Witness Killed

1961

Different Sons

1961

Structure of Hate

Structure of Hate

1961

Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa

Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa

1961 • Highwayman A

Mothra

1961 • Dam Worker

Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep

Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep

1961 • Ee-Kou (a follower)

Yojimbo

1961 • Ushitora Follower

The Merciless Trap

The Merciless Trap

1961

The Human Vapor

The Human Vapor

1960 • Burly Guard (uncredited)

Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff

Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff

1960

Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success

Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success

1960 • Yakuza Youth A

The Secret of the Telegian

The Secret of the Telegian

1960

Ginza Tomboy

1960 • Jail Guard

The Three Treasures

The Three Treasures

1959

Samurai in the Office

Samurai in the Office

1959

The Beast Shall Die

The Beast Shall Die

1959

Gigantis, the Fire Monster

Gigantis, the Fire Monster

1959 • Convict (uncredited)

Fox and Raccoon

Fox and Raccoon

1959 • Fisherman Senkichi

The Big Boss

1959

The Hidden Fortress

The Hidden Fortress

1958 • Soldier (uncredited)

The Spell of the Hidden Gold

1958

Varan

1958 • Fisherman

The H-Man

1958 • Fire Department Official (uncredited)

Executive Chair

Executive Chair

1958 • Ozawa

The Mysterians

1957 • Detective in Etsuko's house

Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen

Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen

1957 • Tahei

Down Town

1957

The Men of Toho-ku

The Men of Toho-ku

1957

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2

1957

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1

1957

Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

1957

Ôban

1957 • The Man On The Train

A Man in the Storm

A Man in the Storm

1957

Rodan

1956 • Meganulon / Fighter pilot

The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)

1956

Love on Rainbow Island

Love on Rainbow Island

1956

Will-o'-the-Wisp

Will-o'-the-Wisp

1956

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

1956 • (uncredited)

Tactics of Love

Tactics of Love

1955

Marital Relations

Marital Relations

1955

Beast Man Snow Man

Beast Man Snow Man

1955 • Mountain Searcher

Mother and Son

1955 • (uncredited)

Godzilla Raids Again

Godzilla Raids Again

1955 • Convict

Frame of Snow

1955

Invisible Man

1954 • Policeman

How the Bell of Liberty Rings

How the Bell of Liberty Rings

1954 • Keisuke Ohtori

Seven Samurai

1954 • Bandit

Farewell Rabaul

Farewell Rabaul

1954

The Eagle of the Pacific

The Eagle of the Pacific

1953

The Man Who Came to Port

The Man Who Came to Port

1952 • (uncredited)

Ikiru

1952 • Yakuza (uncredited)

Tokyo Sweetheart

Tokyo Sweetheart

1952

Shōichi Hirose – Biography, Known For & Filmography