Shōichi Hirose picture

Shōichi Hirose

Acting

Known For

Seven Samurai•Interpol Code 8•The Hidden Fortress•Ikiru•Invasion of Astro-Monster•The Daphne

79 Years Old

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.

Born

Japan on 23rd June 1918

Died

20th June 1998

All Credits

Seven Samurai Image

Seven Samurai

Bandit

Interpol Code 8 Image

Interpol Code 8

The Hidden Fortress Image

The Hidden Fortress

Soldier (uncredited)

Ikiru Image

Ikiru

Yakuza (uncredited)

Invasion of Astro-Monster Image

Invasion of Astro-Monster

King Ghidorah

The Daphne Image

The Daphne

King Kong Escapes Image

King Kong Escapes

Henchman

King Kong vs. Godzilla Image

King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep Image

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

Fleeing Infant Islander

Lady Snowblood Image

Lady Snowblood

Godzilla Raids Again Image

Godzilla Raids Again

Convict

King Kong vs. Godzilla Image

King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong (uncredited)

The Retreat from Kiska Image

The Retreat from Kiska

Yamashita

A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East Image

A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East

Doya's Husband

The Secret of the Telegian Image

The Secret of the Telegian

Las Vegas Free-For-All Image

Las Vegas Free-For-All

Varan the Unbelievable Image

Varan the Unbelievable

Fisherman

Golden Eyes Image

Golden Eyes

Invisible Man Image

Invisible Man

Policeman

Tokyo Sweetheart Image

Tokyo Sweetheart

Varan Image

Varan

Fisherman

The Man Who Came to Port Image

The Man Who Came to Port

(uncredited)

Mother and Son Image

Mother and Son

(uncredited)

Young Swordsman Image

Young Swordsman

Young Guy at Sea Image

Young Guy at Sea

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance Image

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance

The War of the Gargantuas Image

The War of the Gargantuas

Soldier

Frame of Snow Image

Frame of Snow

Gigantis, the Fire Monster Image

Gigantis, the Fire Monster

Convict (uncredited)

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island Image

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

(uncredited)

The Battle of Okinawa Image

The Battle of Okinawa

Yojimbo Image

Yojimbo

Ushitora Follower

The Beast Shall Die Image

The Beast Shall Die

The Mysterians Image

The Mysterians

Detective in Etsuko's house

Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa Series: Thank You, Sandogasa Image

Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa Series: Thank You, Sandogasa

Highwayman A

Star of Hong Kong Image

Star of Hong Kong

Waiter

House Image

House

Ramen Trucker

Tactics of Love Image

Tactics of Love

Dogora Image

Dogora

Thermal power plant staff

Frankenstein Conquers the World Image

Frankenstein Conquers the World

Tunnel Worker

Terror of Mechagodzilla Image

Terror of Mechagodzilla

The Merciless Trap Image

The Merciless Trap

The Human Vapor Image

The Human Vapor

Burly Guard (uncredited)

Five Gents Prefer Geisha Image

Five Gents Prefer Geisha

Farewell Rabaul Image

Farewell Rabaul

Red Beard Image

Red Beard

Thug

Marital Relations Image

Marital Relations

Sanjuro Image

Sanjuro

Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters Image

Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters

Prisoner A

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi Image

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

Sarah the Great King

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster Image

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

King Ghidorah

Mothra Image

Mothra

Dam Worker

The Eagle of the Pacific Image

The Eagle of the Pacific

Love on Rainbow Island Image

Love on Rainbow Island

Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa Series: I Want to Weep Image

Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa Series: I Want to Weep

Ee-Kou (a follower)

The Three Treasures Image

The Three Treasures

Beast Man Snow Man Image

Beast Man Snow Man

Mountain Searcher

Ôban Image

Ôban

The Man On The Train

The Big Boss Image

The Big Boss

Structure of Hate Image

Structure of Hate

Rodan Image

Rodan

Meganulon / Fighter pilot

Monsieur Zivaco Image

Monsieur Zivaco

Taxi driver

Trap of Suicide Kilometer Image

Trap of Suicide Kilometer

Lonely Heart Image

Lonely Heart

Ginza Tomboy Image

Ginza Tomboy

Jail Guard

The Witness Killed Image

The Witness Killed

How the Bell of Liberty Rings Image

How the Bell of Liberty Rings

Keisuke Ohtori

Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen Image

Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen

Tahei

The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)

A Man in the Storm Image

A Man in the Storm

Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here Image

Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here

Mexican Free-for-All Image

Mexican Free-for-All

Bandit's Henchman A

Will-o'-the-Wisp Image

Will-o'-the-Wisp

Atragon Image

Atragon

Mu Henchman

Down Town Image

Down Town

The H-Man Image

The H-Man

Fire Department Official (uncredited)

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2 Image

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2

Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success Image

Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success

Yakuza Youth A

Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff Image

Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff

Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman Image

Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

Fox and Raccoon Image

Fox and Raccoon

Fisherman Senkichi

Japan's No. 1 Traitor Image

Japan's No. 1 Traitor

The Spell of the Hidden Gold

Night in Bangkok Image

Night in Bangkok

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1 Image

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1

Different Sons Image

Different Sons

Executive Chair Image

Executive Chair

Ozawa