Cast
Shōichi Hirose
Acting
Cast
Shōichi Hirose
Known for
Acting
Born
1918-06-23
From
Japan
Died
1998-06-20
Also known 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.
Seven Samurai
as Bandit
Ikiru
as Yakuza (uncredited)
Lady Snowblood
Red Beard
as Thug
Yojimbo
as Ushitora Follower
Sanjuro
The Hidden Fortress
as Soldier (uncredited)
House
as Ramen Trucker
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
as King Ghidorah
King Kong vs. Godzilla
as King Kong
Invasion of Astro-Monster
as King Ghidorah
Godzilla Raids Again
as Convict
Rodan
as Meganulon / Fighter pilot
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
as Fleeing Infant Islander
The Battle of Okinawa
Mothra
as Dam Worker
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
as (uncredited)
Terror of Mechagodzilla
Dogora
as Thermal power plant staff
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
as Convict (uncredited)
The Three Treasures
Frankenstein Conquers the World
as Tunnel Worker
Atragon
as Mu Henchman
The War of the Gargantuas
as Soldier
The Human Vapor
as Burly Guard (uncredited)
King Kong vs. Godzilla
as King Kong (uncredited)
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
as Representative (uncredited)
The H-Man
as Fire Department Official (uncredited)
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
King Kong Escapes
as Henchman
Invisible Man
as Policeman
The Mysterians
as Detective in Etsuko's house
A Man in the Storm
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
Executive Chair
as Ozawa
The Man Who Came to Port
as (uncredited)
The Secret of the Telegian
The Eagle of the Pacific
The Beast Shall Die
Mother and Son
as (uncredited)
The Retreat from Kiska
as Yamashita
Varan the Unbelievable
as Fisherman
Varan
as Fisherman
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
as Sarah the Great King
Farewell Rabaul
The Spell of the Hidden Gold
Tokyo Sweetheart
The Big Boss
Interpol Code 8
Lonely Heart
The Daphne
Marital Relations
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
as Prisoner A
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa
as Highwayman A
The Witness Killed
Star of Hong Kong
as Waiter
Golden Eyes
Beast Man Snow Man
as Mountain Searcher
Different Sons
Love on Rainbow Island
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)
Las Vegas Free-For-All
A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East
as Doya's Husband
Ôban
as The Man On The Train
How the Bell of Liberty Rings
as Keisuke Ohtori
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success
as Yakuza Youth A
Tactics of Love
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
Will-o'-the-Wisp
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep
as Ee-Kou (a follower)
Young Guy at Sea
The Merciless Trap
The Crazy Adventure
Five Gents Prefer Geisha
Trap of Suicide Kilometer
Young Swordsman
Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff
Fox and Raccoon
as Fisherman Senkichi
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
as Tahei
Down Town
Structure of Hate
Mexican Free-for-All
as Bandit's Henchman A
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
Monsieur Zivaco
as Taxi driver
The Men of Toho-ku
Ginza Tomboy
as Jail Guard
Frame of Snow
Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here
The Hoodlum and the Young Master
Samurai in the Office
