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Actor

Shōichi Hirose

Popular films

Seven Samurai1954
Yojimbo1961
Ikiru1952
House1977

About Shōichi Hirose

Known for: Acting
Born: June 23, 1918
Died: June 20, 1998 (age 79)
Birthplace: 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 King Kong vs. Godzilla, along with several tough guy roles.

Also credited as

Solomon Hirose

Filmography

Lonely Heart1981

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi1979as Sarah the Great King
House1977as Ramen Trucker
Terror of Mechagodzilla1975
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance1974
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters1974as Prisoner A
Lady Snowblood1973
Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here1972
A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East1971as Doya's Husband
The Battle of Okinawa1971
The Militarists1970as Soldier
Japan's No. 1 Traitor1968
Mexican Free-for-All1968as Bandit's Henchman A
Golden Eyes1968
Monsieur Zivaco1967as Taxi driver
Great Incidents1967
King Kong Escapes1967as Henchman
Five Gents Prefer Geisha1967
Las Vegas Free-For-All1967
Do Your Best! Godzilla1967as King Ghidorah (archive footage) (uncredited)
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep1966as Fleeing Infant Islander
The Daphne1966
The War of the Gargantuas1966as Soldier
Night in Bangkok1966
Invasion of Astro-Monster1965as King Ghidorah
The Crazy Adventure1965
Frankenstein Conquers the World1965as Tunnel Worker
Young Guy at Sea1965
The Retreat from Kiska1965as Yamashita
Red Beard1965as Thug
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster1964as King Ghidorah
Western King, Eastern Leader1964
Dogora1964as Thermal power plant staff
Brand of Evil1964
Trap of Suicide Kilometer1964
Atragon1963as Mu Henchman
Interpol Code 81963
Young Swordsman1963
King Kong vs. Godzilla1963as King Kong (uncredited)
Attack Squadron1963as Non-Commissioned Officer
Varan the Unbelievable1962as Fisherman
King Kong vs. Godzilla1962as King Kong
Star of Hong Kong1962as Waiter
Sanjuro1962
The Witness Killed1961
Different Sons1961
Structure of Hate1961
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa1961as Highwayman A
Mothra1961as Dam Worker
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep1961as Ee-Kou (a follower)
Yojimbo1961as Ushitora Follower
The Merciless Trap1961
The Human Vapor1960as Burly Guard (uncredited)
Young Salesman: Sanshiro Sebiro1960
Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff1960
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success1960as Yakuza Youth A
The Secret of the Telegian1960
Ginza Tomboy1960as Jail Guard
The Three Treasures1959
I Love You1959
Three Dolls in Ginza1959as Bodybuilder
Samurai in the Office1959
The Beast Shall Die1959
Gigantis, the Fire Monster1959as Convict (uncredited)
Fox and Raccoon1959as Fisherman Senkichi
The Big Boss1959
The Hidden Fortress1958as Soldier (uncredited)
The Spell of the Hidden Gold1958
Varan1958as Fisherman
Chakkiri Kinta Sequel1958
The H-Man1958as Fire Department Official (uncredited)
Executive Chair1958as Ozawa
The Mysterians1957as Detective in Etsuko's house
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen1957as Tahei
Downtown1957
The Men of Toho-ku1957
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 11957
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 21957
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman1957
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean1957as Representative (uncredited)
Ôban1957as The Man On The Train
Story of a Detective's Assistant Sequel1957
A Man in the Storm1957
Rodan1956as Meganulon / Fighter pilot
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)1956
Funny Fellows1956
Love on Rainbow Island1956
Will-o'-the-Wisp1956
The Hoodlum and the Young Master1956
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island1956as (uncredited)
Tactics of Love1955
Marital Relations1955
Beast Man Snow Man1955as Mountain Searcher
Mother and Son1955as (uncredited)
Godzilla Raids Again1955as Convict
Frame of Snow1955
Invisible Man1954as Policeman
How the Bell of Liberty Rings1954as Keisuke Ohtori
Seven Samurai1954as Bandit
Farewell Rabaul1954
The Eagle of the Pacific1953
The Man Who Came to Port1952as (uncredited)
Ikiru1952as Yakuza (uncredited)
Tokyo Sweetheart1952

King Kong vs. Godzilla1963Stunts