Shōichi Hirose
Known for

Acting

Credits

65

Gender

Man

Birthday

23 Jun 1918

Day of death

20 Jun 1998 (79)

Place of birth

Japan

Also known as
Solomon Hirose

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
Acting roles
YearMovie / TV show / OtherRole
1979The Adventures of Kosuke KindaichiSarah the Great King
1977HouseRamen Trucker
1975Terror of Mechagodzilla
1974Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
1973Lady Snowblood
1972The Golden Bat Shows Up
1971The Battle of Okinawa
1968Golden Eyes
1968Japan for Sale
1967King Kong EscapesHenchman
1967Las Vegas Free-For-All
1967Monsieur ZivacoTaxi driver
1966Ebirah, Horror of the DeepEscaped Slave (uncredited)
1966The War of the GargantuasSoldier
1966The Daphne
1965Red BeardThug
1965Invasion of Astro-MonsterKing Ghidorah
1965Frankenstein Conquers the WorldTunnel Worker
1965The Retreat from KiskaYamashita
1964Ghidorah, the Three-Headed MonsterKing Ghidorah (uncredited)
1964DogoraThermal power plant staff
1963King Kong vs. GodzillaKing Kong (uncredited)
1963AtragonMu Henchman
1963Young Swordsman
1962Sanjuro
1962King Kong vs. GodzillaKing Kong
1962Varan the UnbelievableFisherman
1962Star of Hong KongWaiter
1961YojimboUshitora Follower
1961MothraDam Worker
1961The Merciless Trap
1961The Witness Killed
1960The Human VaporBurly Guard (uncredited)
1960The Secret of the Telegian
1959Gigantis, the Fire MonsterConvict
1959The Three Treasures
1959The Beast Shall Die
1959The Big Boss
1958The Hidden FortressSoldier (uncredited)
1958The H-ManFire department official (uncredited)
1958VaranFisherman
1958Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
1958The Spell of the Hidden Gold
1957The MysteriansDetective in Etsuko's house
1957Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô henTahei
1957ÔbanThe Man On The Train
1957Down Town
1957A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
1957A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
1956RodanMeganulon / Fighter pilot
1956Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island(uncredited)
1956The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)
1956Will-o'-the-Wisp
1956裸足の青春
1955Godzilla Raids AgainConvict
1955Half HumanMountain Searcher
1955Marital Relations
1955Mother and Son(uncredited)
1954Seven SamuraiBandit
1954Invisible ManPoliceman
1954Farewell Rabaul
1953Eagle of the Pacific
1952IkiruYakuza (uncredited)
1952Tokyo Sweetheart
1952The Man Who Came to Port(uncredited)