Shōichi Hirose
- Acting
- June 23, 1918 · Japan
- June 20, 1998
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
- Lonely Heart
- The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi · Sarah the Great King
- House · Ramen Trucker
- Terror of Mechagodzilla
- Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
- Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters · Prisoner A
- Lady Snowblood
- Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here
- A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East · Doya's Husband
- The Battle of Okinawa
- The Militarists · Soldier
- Japan's No. 1 Traitor
- Mexican Free-for-All · Bandit's Henchman A
- Golden Eyes
- Monsieur Zivaco · Taxi driver
- Great Incidents
- King Kong Escapes · Henchman
- Five Gents Prefer Geisha
- Las Vegas Free-For-All
- Do Your Best! Godzilla · King Ghidorah (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Ebirah, Horror of the Deep · Fleeing Infant Islander
- The Daphne
- The War of the Gargantuas · Soldier
- Night in Bangkok
- Invasion of Astro-Monster · King Ghidorah
- The Crazy Adventure
- Frankenstein Conquers the World · Tunnel Worker
- Young Guy at Sea
- The Retreat from Kiska · Yamashita
- Red Beard · Thug
- Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster · King Ghidorah
- Western King, Eastern Leader
- Dogora · Thermal power plant staff
- Brand of Evil
- Trap of Suicide Kilometer
- Atragon · Mu Henchman
- Young Swordsman
- Interpol Code 8
- King Kong vs. Godzilla · King Kong (uncredited), Stunts
- Attack Squadron · Non-Commissioned Officer
- Varan the Unbelievable · Fisherman
- King Kong vs. Godzilla · King Kong
- Star of Hong Kong · Waiter
- Sanjuro
- The Witness Killed
- Different Sons
- Structure of Hate
- Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa · Highwayman A
- Mothra · Dam Worker
- Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep · Ee-Kou (a follower)
- Yojimbo · Ushitora Follower
- The Merciless Trap
- The Human Vapor · Burly Guard (uncredited)
- Young Salesman: Sanshiro Sebiro
- Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff
- Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success · Yakuza Youth A
- The Secret of the Telegian
- Ginza Tomboy · Jail Guard
- The Three Treasures
- I Love You
- Three Dolls in Ginza · Bodybuilder
- Samurai in the Office
- The Beast Shall Die
- Gigantis, the Fire Monster · Convict (uncredited)
- Fox and Raccoon · Fisherman Senkichi
- The Big Boss
- The Hidden Fortress · Soldier (uncredited)
- The Spell of the Hidden Gold
- Varan · Fisherman
- Chakkiri Kinta Sequel
- The H-Man · Fire Department Official (uncredited)
- Executive Chair · Ozawa
- The Mysterians · Detective in Etsuko's house
- Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen · Tahei
- Downtown
- The Men of Toho-ku
- A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
- A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
- Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
- Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean · Representative (uncredited)