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Shōichi Hirose

Shōichi Hirose

Actor·Born June 23, 1918 (79)·Japan

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.

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Known For

Seven Samurai
Seven Samurai8.6·1954 · as Bandit
Yojimbo
Yojimbo7.8·1961 · as Ushitora Follower
House
House6.9·1977 · as Ramen Trucker
Red Beard
Red Beard7.4·1965 · as Thug
Godzilla Raids Again
Godzilla Raids Again6.3·1955 · as Convict
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep6.5·1966 · as Fleeing Infant Islander
Invasion of Astro-Monster
Invasion of Astro-Monster6.6·1965 · as King Ghidorah
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong vs. Godzilla6.7·1962 · as King Kong
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster6.7·1964 · as King Ghidorah
King Kong Escapes
King Kong Escapes6.5·1967 · as Henchman
The War of the Gargantuas
The War of the Gargantuas6.6·1966 · as Soldier
Rodan
Rodan6.6·1956 · as Meganulon / Fighter pilot

Highest Rated

Seven Samurai
Seven Samurai8.6·1954 · as Bandit
Yojimbo
Yojimbo7.8·1961 · as Ushitora Follower
Red Beard
Red Beard7.4·1965 · as Thug
Sanjuro
Sanjuro7.4·1962
House
House6.9·1977 · as Ramen Trucker
Lady Snowblood
Lady Snowblood7.0·1973
Mothra
Mothra6.8·1961 · as Dam Worker
The War of the Gargantuas
The War of the Gargantuas6.6·1966 · as Soldier
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance6.6·1974
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong vs. Godzilla6.7·1962 · as King Kong
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster6.7·1964 · as King Ghidorah
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep6.5·1966 · as Fleeing Infant Islander

Movies

Lonely Heart
Lonely Heart1981
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi1979 · as Sarah the Great King
House
House6.9·1977 · as Ramen Trucker
Terror of Mechagodzilla
Terror of Mechagodzilla6.6·1975
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance6.6·1974
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters1974 · as Prisoner A
Lady Snowblood
Lady Snowblood7.0·1973
Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here
Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here1972
A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East
A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East1971 · as Doya's Husband
The Battle of Okinawa
The Battle of Okinawa1971
The Militarists
The Militarists1970 · as Soldier
Golden Eyes
Golden Eyes1968
Mexican Free-for-All
Mexican Free-for-All1968 · as Bandit's Henchman A
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
Japan's No. 1 Traitor1968
King Kong Escapes
King Kong Escapes6.5·1967 · as Henchman
Monsieur Zivaco
Monsieur Zivaco1967 · as Taxi driver
Five Gents Prefer Geisha
Five Gents Prefer Geisha1967
Las Vegas Free-For-All
Las Vegas Free-For-All1967
Great Incidents
Great Incidents1967
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep6.5·1966 · as Fleeing Infant Islander
The War of the Gargantuas
The War of the Gargantuas6.6·1966 · as Soldier
Night in Bangkok
Night in Bangkok1966
The Daphne
The Daphne1966
Red Beard
Red Beard7.4·1965 · as Thug
Invasion of Astro-Monster
Invasion of Astro-Monster6.6·1965 · as King Ghidorah
Frankenstein Conquers the World
Frankenstein Conquers the World1965 · as Tunnel Worker
The Retreat from Kiska
The Retreat from Kiska1965 · as Yamashita
Young Guy at Sea
Young Guy at Sea1965
The Crazy Adventure
The Crazy Adventure1965
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster6.7·1964 · as King Ghidorah
Dogora
Dogora1964 · as Thermal power plant staff
Brand of Evil
Brand of Evil1964
Trap of Suicide Kilometer
Trap of Suicide Kilometer1964
Western King, Eastern Leader
Western King, Eastern Leader1964
Atragon
Atragon1963 · as Mu Henchman
Attack Squadron
Attack Squadron1963 · as Non-Commissioned Officer
Young Swordsman
Young Swordsman1963
Interpol Code 8
Interpol Code 81963
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong vs. Godzilla6.7·1962 · as King Kong
Sanjuro
Sanjuro7.4·1962
Varan the Unbelievable
Varan the Unbelievable1962 · as Fisherman
Star of Hong Kong
Star of Hong Kong1962 · as Waiter
Yojimbo
Yojimbo7.8·1961 · as Ushitora Follower
Mothra
Mothra6.8·1961 · as Dam Worker
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa1961 · as Highwayman A
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep1961 · as Ee-Kou (a follower)
The Merciless Trap
The Merciless Trap1961
Structure of Hate
Structure of Hate1961
Different Sons
Different Sons1961
The Witness Killed
The Witness Killed1961
Ginza Tomboy
Ginza Tomboy1960 · as Jail Guard
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success1960 · as Yakuza Youth A
The Secret of the Telegian
The Secret of the Telegian1960
Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff
Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff1960
Fox and Raccoon
Fox and Raccoon1959 · as Fisherman Senkichi
The Three Treasures
The Three Treasures1959
Three Dolls in Ginza
Three Dolls in Ginza1959 · as Bodybuilder
The Beast Shall Die
The Beast Shall Die1959
The Big Boss
The Big Boss1959
Samurai in the Office
Samurai in the Office1959
I Love You
I Love You1959
Varan
Varan1958 · as Fisherman
Executive Chair
Executive Chair1958 · as Ozawa
Chakkiri Kinta Sequel
Chakkiri Kinta Sequel1958
The Mysterians
The Mysterians1957 · as Detective in Etsuko's house
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman1957
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen1957 · as Tahei
Ôban
Ôban1957 · as The Man On The Train
The Men of Toho-ku
The Men of Toho-ku1957
Downtown
Downtown1957
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 21957
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 11957
A Man in the Storm
A Man in the Storm1957
Rodan
Rodan6.6·1956 · as Meganulon / Fighter pilot
Will-o'-the-Wisp
Will-o'-the-Wisp1956
The Hoodlum and the Young Master
The Hoodlum and the Young Master1956
Love on Rainbow Island
Love on Rainbow Island1956
Funny Fellows
Funny Fellows1956
Godzilla Raids Again
Godzilla Raids Again6.3·1955 · as Convict
Beast Man Snow Man
Beast Man Snow Man1955 · as Mountain Searcher
Marital Relations
Marital Relations1955
Frame of Snow
Frame of Snow1955
Tactics of Love
Tactics of Love1955
Seven Samurai
Seven Samurai8.6·1954 · as Bandit
Invisible Man
Invisible Man1954 · as Policeman
How the Bell of Liberty Rings
How the Bell of Liberty Rings1954 · as Keisuke Ohtori
Farewell Rabaul
Farewell Rabaul1954
The Eagle of the Pacific
The Eagle of the Pacific1953
Tokyo Sweetheart
Tokyo Sweetheart1952

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