Shōichi Hirose

Shōichi Hirose

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1918-06-23
Deathday: 1998-06-20 (79 years old)

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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.

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Filmography

all 61

Movies 61

Sarah the Great King
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi (1979)

Movie
Ramen Trucker
House

House (1977)

Movie
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance (1974)

Movie
Lady Snowblood

Lady Snowblood (1973)

Movie
3.86
The Battle of Okinawa

The Battle of Okinawa (1971)

Movie
Japan for Sale

Japan for Sale (1968)

Movie
Golden Eyes

Golden Eyes (1968)

Movie
Taxi driver
Monsieur Zivaco

Monsieur Zivaco (1967)

Movie
Henchman
King Kong Escapes

King Kong Escapes (1967)

Movie
Las Vegas Free-For-All

Las Vegas Free-For-All (1967)

Movie
Escaped Slave (uncredited)
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966)

Movie
5.43
The Daphne

The Daphne (1966)

Movie
Soldier
The War of the Gargantuas

The War of the Gargantuas (1966)

Movie
King Ghidorah
Invasion of Astro-Monster

Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965)

Movie
5.45
Tunnel Worker (uncredited)
Frankenstein Conquers the World

Frankenstein Conquers the World (1965)

Movie
3.67
Yamashita
The Retreat from Kiska

The Retreat from Kiska (1965)

Movie
Thug
Red Beard

Red Beard (1965)

Movie
4.33
King Ghidorah (uncredited)
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964)

Movie
4.98
Thermal power plant staff
Dogora

Dogora (1964)

Movie
Mu Henchman
Atragon

Atragon (1963)

Movie
Young Swordsman

Young Swordsman (1963)

Movie
King Kong
King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962)

Movie
5.35
Waiter
Star of Hong Kong

Star of Hong Kong (1962)

Movie
Sanjuro

Sanjuro (1962)

Movie
3.86
The Witness Killed

The Witness Killed (1961)

Movie
Dam Worker
Mothra

Mothra (1961)

Movie
Ushitora Follower
Yojimbo

Yojimbo (1961)

Movie
3.88
The Merciless Trap

The Merciless Trap (1961)

Movie
Burly Guard (uncredited)
The Human Vapor

The Human Vapor (1960)

Movie
The Secret of the Telegian

The Secret of the Telegian (1960)

Movie
The Three Treasures

The Three Treasures (1959)

Movie
The Beast Shall Die

The Beast Shall Die (1959)

Movie
Convict
Gigantis, the Fire Monster

Gigantis, the Fire Monster (1959)

Movie
The Big Boss

The Big Boss (1959)

Movie
Soldier (uncredited)
The Hidden Fortress

The Hidden Fortress (1958)

Movie
4.75
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman (1958)

Movie
The Spell of the Hidden Gold

The Spell of the Hidden Gold (1958)

Movie
Fisherman
Daikaijū Baran

Daikaijū Baran (1958)

Movie
6
Fisherman
Varan

Varan (1958)

Movie
Fire department official (uncredited)
The H-Man

The H-Man (1958)

Movie
Detective in Etsuko's house
The Mysterians

The Mysterians (1957)

Movie
Tahei
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen

Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen (1957)

Movie
Down Town

Down Town (1957)

Movie
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2 (1957)

Movie
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1 (1957)

Movie
The Man On The Train
Ôban

Ôban (1957)

Movie
Meganulon / Fighter pilot
Rodan

Rodan (1956)

Movie
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)

The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1) (1956)

Movie
Will-o'-the-Wisp

Will-o'-the-Wisp (1956)

Movie
(uncredited)
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956)

Movie
5.5
Marital Relations

Marital Relations (1955)

Movie
Mountain Searcher
Half Human

Half Human (1955)

Movie
(uncredited)
Mother and Son

Mother and Son (1955)

Movie
Convict
Godzilla Raids Again

Godzilla Raids Again (1955)

Movie
5.32
Policeman
Invisible Man

Invisible Man (1954)

Movie
Bandit
Seven Samurai

Seven Samurai (1954)

Movie
4.18
Farewell Rabaul

Farewell Rabaul (1954)

Movie
Eagle of the Pacific

Eagle of the Pacific (1953)

Movie
(uncredited)
The Man Who Came to Port

The Man Who Came to Port (1952)

Movie
Yakuza (uncredited)
Ikiru

Ikiru (1952)

Movie
5.3
Tokyo Sweetheart

Tokyo Sweetheart (1952)

Movie

Ratings

Average 5.78
Based on 821 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1952
1957
1960
1958
1979
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Shōichi HiroseShōichi Hirose

Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1918-06-23

Deathday
1998-06-20 (79 years old)

Birth Place
Japan, Japan

Citizenships
Japan

Also Known As
Solomon Hirose, 広瀬正一, 广濑正一


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