Shōichi Hirose
Known For: Acting
Birthday: 1918-06-23
Place of Birth: Japan
Popularity: 0.6
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 Filmography
Seven Samurai
1954
Ikiru
1952
Yojimbo
1961
Red Beard
1965
House
1977
Invasion of Astro-Monster
1965
Sanjuro
1962
The Hidden Fortress
1958
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1962
Godzilla Raids Again
1955
Lady Snowblood
1973
Frankenstein Conquers the World
1965
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
1966
The War of the Gargantuas
1966
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
1964
Rodan
1956
Mothra
1961
Atragon
1963
Dogora
1964
King Kong Escapes
1967
Terror of Mechagodzilla
1975
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
1956
The H-Man
1958
The Mysterians
1957
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
1957
The Battle of Okinawa
1971
The Three Treasures
1959
The Human Vapor
1960
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
1959
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
1979
Beast Man Snow Man
1955
The Secret of the Telegian
1960
The Beast Shall Die
1959
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1963
The Eagle of the Pacific
1953
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
1957
The Retreat from Kiska
1965
Tokyo Sweetheart
1952
Varan the Unbelievable
1962
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
1974
Las Vegas Free-For-All
1967
Young Swordsman
1963
Varan
1958No Photo
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)
1956
Lonely Heart
1981
Farewell Rabaul
1954
Different Sons
1961
A Man in the Storm
1957
Interpol Code 8
1963
Star of Hong Kong
1962
Structure of Hate
1961
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
1957
The Witness Killed
1961
Love on Rainbow Island
1956
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
1957
Down Town
1957
Marital Relations
1955
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa
1961
Invisible Man
1954
Mexican Free-for-All
1968
How the Bell of Liberty Rings
1954
Five Gents Prefer Geisha
1967
Mother and Son
1955
Golden Eyes
1968
Young Guy at Sea
1965
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success
1960
The Crazy Adventure
1965
Will-o'-the-Wisp
1956
Ôban
1957
The Big Boss
1959
Executive Chair
1958
Monsieur Zivaco
1967
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
1968No Photo
The Spell of the Hidden Gold
1958
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
1974
Tactics of Love
1955
Trap of Suicide Kilometer
1964
The Man Who Came to Port
1952
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep
1961
Ginza Tomboy
1960
The Merciless Trap
1961
Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here
1972
Fox and Raccoon
1959
A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East
1971
The Daphne
1966
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
1957
Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff
1960
Do Your Best! Godzilla
1967
Frame of Snow
1955
Night in Bangkok
1966
The Hoodlum and the Young Master
1956
The Men of Toho-ku
1957