Shōichi Hirose

Biography

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

Seven Samurai

Ikiru

Yojimbo

House

Red Beard

King Kong vs. Godzilla

Invasion of Astro-Monster

The Hidden Fortress

All Movies (93)

• Lonely Heart1981
• The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi1979 · as Sarah the Great King
• House1977 · as Ramen Trucker
• Terror of Mechagodzilla1975
• Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance1974
• Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters1974 · as Prisoner A
• Lady Snowblood1973
• Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here1972
• A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East1971 · as Doya's Husband
• The Battle of Okinawa1971
• Japan's No. 1 Traitor1968
• Mexican Free-for-All1968 · as Bandit's Henchman A
• Golden Eyes1968
• Monsieur Zivaco1967 · as Taxi driver
• King Kong Escapes1967 · as Henchman
• Five Gents Prefer Geisha1967
• Las Vegas Free-For-All1967
• Do Your Best! Godzilla1967 · as King Ghidorah (archive footage) (uncredited)
• Ebirah, Horror of the Deep1966 · as Fleeing Infant Islander
• The Daphne1966
• The War of the Gargantuas1966 · as Soldier
• Night in Bangkok1966
• Invasion of Astro-Monster1965 · as King Ghidorah
• The Crazy Adventure1965
• Frankenstein Conquers the World1965 · as Tunnel Worker
• Young Guy at Sea1965
• The Retreat from Kiska1965 · as Yamashita
• Red Beard1965 · as Thug
• Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster1964 · as King Ghidorah
• Dogora1964 · as Thermal power plant staff
• Trap of Suicide Kilometer1964
• Atragon1963 · as Mu Henchman
• Young Swordsman1963
• Interpol Code 81963
• King Kong vs. Godzilla1963 · as King Kong (uncredited)
• Varan the Unbelievable1962 · as Fisherman
• King Kong vs. Godzilla1962 · as King Kong
• Star of Hong Kong1962 · as Waiter
• Sanjuro1962
• The Witness Killed1961
• Different Sons1961
• Structure of Hate1961
• Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa1961 · as Highwayman A
• Mothra1961 · as Dam Worker
• Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep1961 · as Ee-Kou (a follower)
• Yojimbo1961 · as Ushitora Follower
• The Merciless Trap1961
• The Human Vapor1960 · as Burly Guard (uncredited)
• Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff1960
• Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success1960 · as Yakuza Youth A
• The Secret of the Telegian1960
• Ginza Tomboy1960 · as Jail Guard
• The Three Treasures1959
• Samurai in the Office1959
• The Beast Shall Die1959
• Gigantis, the Fire Monster1959 · as Convict (uncredited)
• Fox and Raccoon1959 · as Fisherman Senkichi
• The Big Boss1959
• The Hidden Fortress1958 · as Soldier (uncredited)
• The Spell of the Hidden Gold1958
• Varan1958 · as Fisherman
• The H-Man1958 · as Fire Department Official (uncredited)
• Executive Chair1958 · as Ozawa
• The Mysterians1957 · as Detective in Etsuko's house
• Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen1957 · as Tahei
• Down Town1957
• The Men of Toho-ku1957
• A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 21957
• A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 11957
• Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman1957
• Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean1957 · as Representative (uncredited)
• Ôban1957 · as The Man On The Train
• A Man in the Storm1957
• The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)1956
• Rodan1956 · as Meganulon / Fighter pilot
• Love on Rainbow Island1956
• Will-o'-the-Wisp1956
• The Hoodlum and the Young Master1956
• Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island1956 · as (uncredited)
• Tactics of Love1955
• Marital Relations1955
• Beast Man Snow Man1955 · as Mountain Searcher
• Mother and Son1955 · as (uncredited)
• Godzilla Raids Again1955 · as Convict
• Frame of Snow1955
• Invisible Man1954 · as Policeman
• How the Bell of Liberty Rings1954 · as Keisuke Ohtori
• Seven Samurai1954 · as Bandit
• Farewell Rabaul1954
• The Eagle of the Pacific1953
• The Man Who Came to Port1952 · as (uncredited)
• Ikiru1952 · as Yakuza (uncredited)
• Tokyo Sweetheart1952