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

Popularity

0.7

Gender

Male

Place of Birth

Japan

Birthday

June 23, 1918

Deathday

June 20, 1998

Known for

The Hidden Fortress

The Hidden Fortress

1958
8.0
Gigantis, the Fire Monster

Gigantis, the Fire Monster

1959
6.5
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)

The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)

1956
5.3
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen

Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen

1957
0.0
Ôban

Ôban

1957
0.0
The Witness Killed

The Witness Killed

1961
0.0
Japan's No. 1 Traitor

Japan's No. 1 Traitor

1968
0.0
Down Town

Down Town

1957
0.0
Farewell Rabaul

Farewell Rabaul

1954
8.4
The Secret of the Telegian

The Secret of the Telegian

1960
6.1
Invisible Man

Invisible Man

1954
6.4
The Eagle of the Pacific

The Eagle of the Pacific

1953
7.6
Young Swordsman

Young Swordsman

1963
6.5
The Spell of the Hidden Gold

The Spell of the Hidden Gold

1958
6.0
Star of Hong Kong

Star of Hong Kong

1962
0.0
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

1964
7.0
The Mysterians

The Mysterians

1957
6.4
Invasion of Astro-Monster

Invasion of Astro-Monster

1965
6.8
Yojimbo

Yojimbo

1961
8.1
Red Beard

Red Beard

1965
8.1
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

1966
6.3
Varan the Unbelievable

Varan the Unbelievable

1962
4.3
Godzilla Raids Again

Godzilla Raids Again

1955
6.0
Beast Man Snow Man

Beast Man Snow Man

1955
4.5
Mothra

Mothra

1961
7.1
Atragon

Atragon

1963
6.6
The H-Man

The H-Man

1958
5.7
Frankenstein Conquers the World

Frankenstein Conquers the World

1965
6.7
King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla

1962
6.9
The Human Vapor

The Human Vapor

1960
6.6
Seven Samurai

Seven Samurai

1954
8.5
King Kong Escapes

King Kong Escapes

1967
6.2
Will-o'-the-Wisp

Will-o'-the-Wisp

1956
0.0
Dogora

Dogora

1964
6.9
The Battle of Okinawa

The Battle of Okinawa

1971
7.5
King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla

1963
6.6
The Merciless Trap

The Merciless Trap

1961
7.0
The Golden Bat Shows Up

The Golden Bat Shows Up

1972
0.0
Terror of Mechagodzilla

Terror of Mechagodzilla

1975
6.9
Golden Eyes

Golden Eyes

1968
6.5
Love on Rainbow Island

Love on Rainbow Island

1956
0.0
The Big Boss

The Big Boss

1959
6.3
Varan

Varan

1958
5.7
The Retreat from Kiska

The Retreat from Kiska

1965
8.3
Marital Relations

Marital Relations

1955
5.2
Las Vegas Free-For-All

Las Vegas Free-For-All

1967
0.0
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

1956
7.2
The Three Treasures

The Three Treasures

1959
5.3
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance

1974
6.4
Lady Snowblood

Lady Snowblood

1973
7.5
The War of the Gargantuas

The War of the Gargantuas

1966
6.4
The Daphne

The Daphne

1966
0.0
The Man Who Came to Port

The Man Who Came to Port

1952
10.0
Mother and Son

Mother and Son

1955
0.0
Monsieur Zivaco

Monsieur Zivaco

1967
0.0
House

House

1977
7.3
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

1979
6.4
Ikiru

Ikiru

1952
8.3
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2

1957
0.0
Rodan

Rodan

1956
6.5
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1

1957
0.0
Sanjuro

Sanjuro

1962
8.0
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

1957
3.0
The Beast Shall Die

The Beast Shall Die

1959
5.6
Tokyo Sweetheart

Tokyo Sweetheart

1952
7.6
Young Guy at Sea

Young Guy at Sea

1965
6.0
Different Sons

Different Sons

1961
0.0
A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East

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

1971
0.0
Tactics of Love

Tactics of Love

1955
0.0
A Man in the Storm

A Man in the Storm

1957
0.0
Executive Chair

Executive Chair

1958
0.0
How the Bell of Liberty Rings

How the Bell of Liberty Rings

1954
0.0
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa Series: I Want to Weep

Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa Series: I Want to Weep

1961
0.0
Lonely Heart

Lonely Heart

1981
6.0
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa Series: Thank You, Sandogasa

Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa Series: Thank You, Sandogasa

1961
0.0
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters

Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters

1974
0.0
Five Gents Prefer Geisha

Five Gents Prefer Geisha

1967
0.0
Structure of Hate

Structure of Hate

1961
0.0
Interpol Code 8

Interpol Code 8

1963
7.0
Trap of Suicide Kilometer

Trap of Suicide Kilometer

1964
0.0
Fox and Raccoon

Fox and Raccoon

1959
0.0
Ginza Tomboy

Ginza Tomboy

1960
0.0
Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff

Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff

1960
0.0
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success

Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success

1960
0.0
Frame of Snow

Frame of Snow

1955
0.0
Night in Bangkok

Night in Bangkok

1966
0.0

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