Shōichi Hirose
Acting
1918-06-23 · 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.
Filmography
Lonely Heart
1981 · Movie
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
1979 · Movie
House
1977 · Movie
Terror of Mechagodzilla
1975 · Movie
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
1974 · Movie
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
1974 · Movie
Lady Snowblood
1973 · Movie
Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here
1972 · Movie
A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East
1971 · Movie
The Battle of Okinawa
1971 · Movie
The Militarists
1970 · Movie
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
1968 · Movie
Mexican Free-for-All
1968 · Movie
Golden Eyes
1968 · Movie
Monsieur Zivaco
1967 · Movie
Great Incidents
1967 · Movie
King Kong Escapes
1967 · Movie
Five Gents Prefer Geisha
1967 · Movie
Las Vegas Free-For-All
1967 · Movie
Do Your Best! Godzilla
1967 · Movie
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
1966 · Movie
The Daphne
1966 · Movie
The War of the Gargantuas
1966 · Movie
Night in Bangkok
1966 · Movie
Invasion of Astro-Monster
1965 · Movie
The Crazy Adventure
1965 · Movie
Frankenstein Conquers the World
1965 · Movie
Young Guy at Sea
1965 · Movie
The Retreat from Kiska
1965 · Movie
Red Beard
1965 · Movie
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
1964 · Movie
Western King, Eastern Leader
1964 · Movie
Dogora
1964 · Movie
Brand of Evil
1964 · Movie
Trap of Suicide Kilometer
1964 · Movie
Atragon
1963 · Movie
Interpol Code 8
1963 · Movie
Young Swordsman
1963 · Movie
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1963 · Movie
Attack Squadron
1963 · Movie
Varan the Unbelievable
1962 · Movie
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1962 · Movie
Star of Hong Kong
1962 · Movie
Sanjuro
1962 · Movie
The Witness Killed
1961 · Movie
Structure of Hate
1961 · Movie
Different Sons
1961 · Movie
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa
1961 · Movie
Mothra
1961 · Movie
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep
1961 · Movie
Yojimbo
1961 · Movie
The Merciless Trap
1961 · Movie
The Human Vapor
1960 · Movie
Young Salesman: Sanshiro Sebiro
1960 · Movie
Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff
1960 · Movie
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success
1960 · Movie
The Secret of the Telegian
1960 · Movie
Ginza Tomboy
1960 · Movie
The Three Treasures
1959 · Movie
I Love You
1959 · Movie
Three Dolls in Ginza
1959 · Movie
Samurai in the Office
1959 · Movie
The Beast Shall Die
1959 · Movie
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
1959 · Movie
Fox and Raccoon
1959 · Movie
The Big Boss
1959 · Movie
The Hidden Fortress
1958 · Movie
The Spell of the Hidden Gold
1958 · Movie
Varan
1958 · Movie
The H-Man
1958 · Movie
Executive Chair
1958 · Movie
The Mysterians
1957 · Movie
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
1957 · Movie
Downtown
1957 · Movie
The Men of Toho-ku
1957 · Movie
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
1957 · Movie
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
1957 · Movie
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
1957 · Movie
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
1957 · Movie
Ôban
1957 · Movie
A Man in the Storm
1957 · Movie
Rodan
1956 · Movie
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)
1956 · Movie
Funny Fellows
1956 · Movie
Love on Rainbow Island
1956 · Movie
Will-o'-the-Wisp
1956 · Movie
The Hoodlum and the Young Master
1956 · Movie
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
1956 · Movie
Tactics of Love
1955 · Movie
Marital Relations
1955 · Movie
Beast Man Snow Man
1955 · Movie
Mother and Son
1955 · Movie
Godzilla Raids Again
1955 · Movie
Frame of Snow
1955 · Movie
Invisible Man
1954 · Movie
How the Bell of Liberty Rings
1954 · Movie
Seven Samurai
1954 · Movie
Farewell Rabaul
1954 · Movie
The Eagle of the Pacific
1953 · Movie
The Man Who Came to Port
1952 · Movie
Ikiru
1952 · Movie
Tokyo Sweetheart
1952 · Movie