Shōichi Hirose
Acting·June 23, 1918·† June 20, 1998 — 79 years old·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.
Known For
Filmography · 93
1981Lonely Heart1979The Adventures of Kosuke KindaichiSarah the Great King1977HouseRamen Trucker1975Terror of Mechagodzilla1974Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance1974Comedy: Love and Justice Among CheatersPrisoner A1973Lady Snowblood1972Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here1971A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the EastDoya's Husband1971The Battle of Okinawa1968Japan's No. 1 Traitor1968Mexican Free-for-AllBandit's Henchman A1968Golden Eyes1967Monsieur ZivacoTaxi driver1967King Kong EscapesHenchman1967Five Gents Prefer Geisha1967Las Vegas Free-For-All1967Do Your Best! GodzillaKing Ghidorah (archive footage) (uncredited)1966Ebirah, Horror of the DeepFleeing Infant Islander1966The Daphne1966The War of the GargantuasSoldier1966Night in Bangkok1965Invasion of Astro-MonsterKing Ghidorah1965The Crazy Adventure1965Frankenstein Conquers the WorldTunnel Worker1965Young Guy at Sea1965The Retreat from KiskaYamashita1965Red BeardThug1964Ghidorah, the Three-Headed MonsterKing Ghidorah1964DogoraThermal power plant staff1964Trap of Suicide Kilometer1963AtragonMu Henchman1963Young Swordsman1963Interpol Code 81963King Kong vs. GodzillaKing Kong (uncredited) · Stunts1962Varan the UnbelievableFisherman1962King Kong vs. GodzillaKing Kong1962Star of Hong KongWaiter1962Sanjuro1961The Witness Killed1961Different Sons1961Structure of Hate1961Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, SandogasaHighwayman A1961MothraDam Worker1961Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to WeepEe-Kou (a follower)1961YojimboUshitora Follower1961The Merciless Trap1960The Human VaporBurly Guard (uncredited)1960Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff1960Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for SuccessYakuza Youth A1960The Secret of the Telegian1960Ginza TomboyJail Guard1959The Three Treasures1959Samurai in the Office1959The Beast Shall Die1959Gigantis, the Fire MonsterConvict (uncredited)1959Fox and RaccoonFisherman Senkichi1959The Big Boss1958The Hidden FortressSoldier (uncredited)1958The Spell of the Hidden Gold1958VaranFisherman1958The H-ManFire Department Official (uncredited)1958Executive ChairOzawa1957The MysteriansDetective in Etsuko's house1957Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô henTahei1957Down Town1957The Men of Toho-ku1957A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 21957A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 11957Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman1957Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific OceanRepresentative (uncredited)1957ÔbanThe Man On The Train1957A Man in the Storm1956The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)1956RodanMeganulon / Fighter pilot1956Love on Rainbow Island1956Will-o'-the-Wisp1956The Hoodlum and the Young Master1956Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island(uncredited)1955Tactics of Love1955Marital Relations1955Beast Man Snow ManMountain Searcher1955Mother and Son(uncredited)1955Godzilla Raids AgainConvict1955Frame of Snow1954Invisible ManPoliceman1954How the Bell of Liberty RingsKeisuke Ohtori1954Seven SamuraiBandit1954Farewell Rabaul1953The Eagle of the Pacific1952The Man Who Came to Port(uncredited)1952IkiruYakuza (uncredited)1952Tokyo Sweetheart