Shōichi Hirose

Shōichi Hirose

Birthday: 1918-06-23
Deathday: 1998-06-20
Place of birth: Japan
Also know as: Solomon 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.

Filmography

The Hidden Fortress

1958

As Soldier (uncredited)

Invisible Man

1954

As Policeman

Golden Eyes

1968

As

Godzilla Raids Again

1955

As Convict

King Kong vs. Godzilla

1962

As King Kong

Seven Samurai

1954

As Bandit

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

1964

As King Ghidorah (uncredited)

The Mysterians

1957

As Detective in Etsuko's house

Invasion of Astro-Monster

1965

As King Ghidorah

Yojimbo

1961

As Ushitora Follower

Red Beard

1965

As Thug

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

1966

As Escaped Slave (uncredited)

Varan the Unbelievable

1962

As Fisherman

Half Human

1955

As Mountain Searcher

Mothra

1961

As Dam Worker

Atragon

1963

As Mu Henchman

The H-Man

1958

As Fire department official (uncredited)

Frankenstein Conquers the World

1965

As Tunnel Worker (uncredited)

The Human Vapor

1960

As Burly Guard (uncredited)

King Kong Escapes

1967

As Henchman

Dogora

1964

As Thermal power plant staff

The Battle of Okinawa

1971

As

The Merciless Trap

1961

As

The Big Boss

1959

As

Varan

1958

As Fisherman

Marital Relations

1955

As

The Retreat from Kiska

1965

As Yamashita

Las Vegas Free-For-All

1967

As

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

1956

As (uncredited)

The Three Treasures

1959

As

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance

1974

As

Lady Snowblood

1973

As

The War of the Gargantuas

1966

As Soldier

The Daphne

1966

As

The Man Who Came to Port

1952

As (uncredited)

Mother and Son

1955

As (uncredited)

House

1977

As Ramen Trucker

Monsieur Zivaco

1967

As Taxi driver

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

1979

As Sarah the Great King

Ikiru

1952

As Yakuza (uncredited)

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2

1957

As

Rodan

1956

As Meganulon / Fighter pilot

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1

1957

As

Sanjuro

1962

As

Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

1958

As

The Beast Shall Die

1959

As

Tokyo Sweetheart

1952

As

The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)

1956

As

The Witness Killed

1961

As

Japan for Sale

1968

As

The Secret of the Telegian

1960

As

Eagle of the Pacific

1953

As

Gigantis, the Fire Monster

1959

As Convict

Ôban

1957

As The Man On The Train

Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen

1957

As Tahei

Down Town

1957

As

Farewell Rabaul

1954

As

Young Swordsman

1963

As

The Spell of the Hidden Gold

1958

As

Star of Hong Kong

1962

As Waiter

Will-o'-the-Wisp

1956

As

King Kong vs. Godzilla

1963

As King Kong