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Shōichi Hirose

Shōichi Hirose

Acting·1918–1998·91 films

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.

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Filmography

Seven Samurai
Seven Samurai (1954)Bandit
Yojimbo
Yojimbo (1961)Ushitora Follower
Ikiru
Ikiru (1952)Yakuza (uncredited)
House
House (1977)Ramen Trucker
Sanjuro
Sanjuro (1962)
The Hidden Fortress
The Hidden Fortress (1958)Soldier (uncredited)
Lady Snowblood
Lady Snowblood (1973)
Red Beard
Red Beard (1965)Thug
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962)King Kong
Godzilla Raids Again
Godzilla Raids Again (1955)Convict
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964)King Ghidorah
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong vs. Godzilla (1963)King Kong (uncredited)
Invasion of Astro-Monster
Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965)King Ghidorah
Terror of Mechagodzilla
Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975)
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966)Fleeing Infant Islander
Rodan
Rodan (1956)Meganulon / Fighter pilot
Mothra
Mothra (1961)Dam Worker
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956)(uncredited)
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance (1974)
King Kong Escapes
King Kong Escapes (1967)Henchman
The War of the Gargantuas
The War of the Gargantuas (1966)Soldier
Frankenstein Conquers the World
Frankenstein Conquers the World (1965)Tunnel Worker
The Mysterians
The Mysterians (1957)Detective in Etsuko's house
Atragon
Atragon (1963)Mu Henchman
Dogora
Dogora (1964)Thermal power plant staff
The H-Man
The H-Man (1958)Fire Department Official (uncredited)
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
Gigantis, the Fire Monster (1959)Convict (uncredited)
Varan
Varan (1958)Fisherman
Varan the Unbelievable
Varan the Unbelievable (1962)Fisherman
The Human Vapor
The Human Vapor (1960)Burly Guard (uncredited)
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean (1957)Representative (uncredited)
Beast Man Snow Man
Beast Man Snow Man (1955)Mountain Searcher
The Three Treasures
The Three Treasures (1959)
The Battle of Okinawa
The Battle of Okinawa (1971)
Young Swordsman
Young Swordsman (1963)
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman (1957)
The Secret of the Telegian
The Secret of the Telegian (1960)
The Eagle of the Pacific
The Eagle of the Pacific (1953)
Invisible Man
Invisible Man (1954)Policeman
The Beast Shall Die
The Beast Shall Die (1959)
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi (1979)Sarah the Great King
Marital Relations
Marital Relations (1955)
Golden Eyes
Golden Eyes (1968)
Tokyo Sweetheart
Tokyo Sweetheart (1952)
Farewell Rabaul
Farewell Rabaul (1954)
The Retreat from Kiska
The Retreat from Kiska (1965)Yamashita
The Big Boss
The Big Boss (1959)
Interpol Code 8
Interpol Code 8 (1963)
Trap of Suicide Kilometer
Trap of Suicide Kilometer (1964)
Young Guy at Sea
Young Guy at Sea (1965)
Down Town
Down Town (1957)
Lonely Heart
Lonely Heart (1981)
The Man Who Came to Port
The Man Who Came to Port (1952)(uncredited)
The Merciless Trap
The Merciless Trap (1961)
A Man in the Storm
A Man in the Storm (1957)
Las Vegas Free-For-All
Las Vegas Free-For-All (1967)
Love on Rainbow Island
Love on Rainbow Island (1956)
Different Sons
Different Sons (1961)
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa (1961)Highwayman A
Monsieur Zivaco
Monsieur Zivaco (1967)Taxi driver
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep (1961)Ee-Kou (a follower)
Star of Hong Kong
Star of Hong Kong (1962)Waiter
Structure of Hate
Structure of Hate (1961)
The Witness Killed
The Witness Killed (1961)
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen (1957)Tahei
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2 (1957)
Ôban
Ôban (1957)The Man On The Train
Mexican Free-for-All
Mexican Free-for-All (1968)Bandit's Henchman A
Five Gents Prefer Geisha
Five Gents Prefer Geisha (1967)
The Crazy Adventure
The Crazy Adventure (1965)
Will-o'-the-Wisp
Will-o'-the-Wisp (1956)
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters (1974)Prisoner A
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
Japan's No. 1 Traitor (1968)
Mother and Son
Mother and Son (1955)(uncredited)
Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here
Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here (1972)
Fox and Raccoon
Fox and Raccoon (1959)Fisherman Senkichi
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 Daphne
The Daphne (1966)
Frame of Snow
Frame of Snow (1955)
Night in Bangkok
Night in Bangkok (1966)
Samurai in the Office
Samurai in the Office (1959)
The Men of Toho-ku
The Men of Toho-ku (1957)
Tactics of Love
Tactics of Love (1955)
Ginza Tomboy
Ginza Tomboy (1960)Jail Guard
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success (1960)Yakuza Youth A
How the Bell of Liberty Rings
How the Bell of Liberty Rings (1954)Keisuke Ohtori
Executive Chair
Executive Chair (1958)Ozawa
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1 (1957)
Do Your Best! Godzilla
Do Your Best! Godzilla (1967)King Ghidorah (archive footage) (uncredited)
Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff
Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff (1960)
The Hoodlum and the Young Master
The Hoodlum and the Young Master (1956)