SHŌICHI HIROSE
Shōichi Hirose
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: June 23, 1918
Deathday: June 20, 1998
Place of Birth: Japan
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.
Notable work
Filmography
Starring
1981·
Lonely HeartSarah the Great King
1977·
HouseRamen Trucker
Prisoner A
1973·
Lady SnowbloodDoya's Husband
1968·
Mexican Free-for-AllBandit's Henchman A
1968·
Golden Eyes1967·
Monsieur ZivacoTaxi driver
1967·
King Kong EscapesHenchman
1966·
Night in Bangkok1966·
The DaphneSoldier
Fleeing Infant Islander
1965·
Young Guy at SeaYamashita
Tunnel Worker
1965·
Red BeardThug
King Ghidorah
1964·
DogoraThermal power plant staff
King Ghidorah (uncredited)
1963·
Interpol Code 8King Kong (uncredited)
1963·
AtragonMu Henchman
1963·
Young Swordsman1962·
SanjuroKing Kong
Fisherman
1962·
Star of Hong KongWaiter
1961·
Structure of HateHighwayman A
Ee-Kou (a follower)
1961·
Different Sons1961·
The Merciless Trap1961·
MothraDam Worker
1961·
YojimboUshitora Follower
1961·
The Witness KilledYakuza Youth A
1960·
Ginza TomboyJail Guard
1960·
The Human VaporBurly Guard (uncredited)
1959·
Fox and RaccoonFisherman Senkichi
1959·
The Beast Shall Die1959·
The Three Treasures1959·
The Big BossConvict (uncredited)
1958·
Executive ChairOzawa
1958·
VaranFisherman
1958·
The H-ManFire Department Official (uncredited)
1958·
The Hidden FortressSoldier (uncredited)
1957·
A Man in the Storm1957·
The MysteriansDetective in Etsuko's house
1957·
Down Town1957·
ÔbanThe Man On The Train
Tahei
1956·
RodanMeganulon / Fighter pilot
(uncredited)
1956·
Will-o'-the-Wisp1955·
Frame of Snow1955·
Tactics of Love1955·
Mother and Son(uncredited)
1955·
Marital Relations1955·
Beast Man Snow ManMountain Searcher
1955·
Godzilla Raids AgainConvict
Keisuke Ohtori
1954·
Seven SamuraiBandit
1954·
Invisible ManPoliceman
1954·
Farewell Rabaul1952·
Tokyo Sweetheart1952·
IkiruYakuza (uncredited)
(uncredited)
Production
Stunts