Shōichi Hirose

Shōichi Hirose

Birthday: June 23, 1918 in Japan

Deathday: June 20, 1998

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

Seven Samurai

Seven Samurai

Yojimbo

Yojimbo

House

House

Lonely Heart

Lonely Heart

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

Sarah the Great King

House

House

Terror of Mechagodzilla

Terror of Mechagodzilla

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance

Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters

Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters

Lady Snowblood

Lady Snowblood

The Golden Bat Shows Up

The Golden Bat Shows Up

The Battle of Okinawa

The Battle of Okinawa

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

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

Japan's No. 1 Traitor

Japan's No. 1 Traitor

Golden Eyes

Golden Eyes

King Kong Escapes

King Kong Escapes

Las Vegas Free-For-All

Las Vegas Free-For-All

Monsieur Zivaco

Monsieur Zivaco

Five Gents Prefer Geisha

Five Gents Prefer Geisha

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

Fleeing Infant Islander

The War of the Gargantuas

The War of the Gargantuas

The Daphne

The Daphne

Invasion of Astro-Monster

Invasion of Astro-Monster

Red Beard

Red Beard

Frankenstein Conquers the World

Frankenstein Conquers the World

The Retreat from Kiska

The Retreat from Kiska

Young Guy at Sea

Young Guy at Sea

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

King Ghidorah (uncredited)

Dogora

Dogora

Thermal power plant staff

Trap of Suicide Kilometer

Trap of Suicide Kilometer

Young Swordsman

Young Swordsman

Atragon

Atragon

King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong (uncredited)

Interpol Code 8

Interpol Code 8

Star of Hong Kong

Star of Hong Kong

Varan the Unbelievable

Varan the Unbelievable

King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla

Sanjuro

Sanjuro

The Witness Killed

The Witness Killed

Yojimbo

Yojimbo

Ushitora Follower

Mothra

Mothra

The Merciless Trap

The Merciless Trap

Different Sons

Different Sons

Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa Series: I Want to Weep

Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa Series: I Want to Weep

Ee-Kou (a follower)

Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa Series: Thank You, Sandogasa

Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa Series: Thank You, Sandogasa

Structure of Hate

Structure of Hate

The Secret of the Telegian

The Secret of the Telegian

The Human Vapor

The Human Vapor

Burly Guard (uncredited)

Ginza Tomboy

Ginza Tomboy

Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff

Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff

Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success

Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success

Gigantis, the Fire Monster

Gigantis, the Fire Monster

Convict (uncredited)

The Big Boss

The Big Boss

The Three Treasures

The Three Treasures

The Beast Shall Die

The Beast Shall Die

Fox and Raccoon

Fox and Raccoon

Fisherman Senkichi

The Hidden Fortress

The Hidden Fortress

Soldier (uncredited)

The Spell of the Hidden Gold

The Spell of the Hidden Gold

The H-Man

The H-Man

Fire Department Official (uncredited)

Varan

Varan

Executive Chair

Executive Chair

Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen

Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen

Ôban

Ôban

The Man On The Train

Down Town

Down Town

The Mysterians

The Mysterians

Detective in Etsuko's house

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1

Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

A Man in the Storm

A Man in the Storm

The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)

The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)

Will-o'-the-Wisp

Will-o'-the-Wisp

Love on Rainbow Island

Love on Rainbow Island

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

Rodan

Rodan

Meganulon / Fighter pilot

Godzilla Raids Again

Godzilla Raids Again

Beast Man Snow Man

Beast Man Snow Man

Mountain Searcher

Marital Relations

Marital Relations

Mother and Son

Mother and Son

Tactics of Love

Tactics of Love

Farewell Rabaul

Farewell Rabaul

Invisible Man

Invisible Man

Seven Samurai

Seven Samurai

How the Bell of Liberty Rings

How the Bell of Liberty Rings

The Eagle of the Pacific

The Eagle of the Pacific

The Man Who Came to Port

The Man Who Came to Port

Ikiru

Ikiru

Yakuza (uncredited)

Tokyo Sweetheart

Tokyo Sweetheart

Lonely Heart

Lonely Heart

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

Sarah the Great King

House

House

Terror of Mechagodzilla

Terror of Mechagodzilla

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance

Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters

Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters

Lady Snowblood

Lady Snowblood

The Golden Bat Shows Up

The Golden Bat Shows Up

The Battle of Okinawa

The Battle of Okinawa

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

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

Japan's No. 1 Traitor

Japan's No. 1 Traitor

Golden Eyes

Golden Eyes

King Kong Escapes

King Kong Escapes

Las Vegas Free-For-All

Las Vegas Free-For-All

Monsieur Zivaco

Monsieur Zivaco

Five Gents Prefer Geisha

Five Gents Prefer Geisha

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

Fleeing Infant Islander

The War of the Gargantuas

The War of the Gargantuas

The Daphne

The Daphne

Invasion of Astro-Monster

Invasion of Astro-Monster

Red Beard

Red Beard

Frankenstein Conquers the World

Frankenstein Conquers the World

The Retreat from Kiska

The Retreat from Kiska

Young Guy at Sea

Young Guy at Sea

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

King Ghidorah (uncredited)

Dogora

Dogora

Thermal power plant staff

Trap of Suicide Kilometer

Trap of Suicide Kilometer

Young Swordsman

Young Swordsman

Atragon

Atragon

King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong (uncredited)

Interpol Code 8

Interpol Code 8

Star of Hong Kong

Star of Hong Kong

Varan the Unbelievable

Varan the Unbelievable

King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla

Sanjuro

Sanjuro

The Witness Killed

The Witness Killed

Yojimbo

Yojimbo

Ushitora Follower

Mothra

Mothra

The Merciless Trap

The Merciless Trap

Different Sons

Different Sons

Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa Series: I Want to Weep

Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa Series: I Want to Weep

Ee-Kou (a follower)

Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa Series: Thank You, Sandogasa

Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa Series: Thank You, Sandogasa

Structure of Hate

Structure of Hate

The Secret of the Telegian

The Secret of the Telegian

The Human Vapor

The Human Vapor

Burly Guard (uncredited)

Ginza Tomboy

Ginza Tomboy

Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff

Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff

Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success

Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success

Gigantis, the Fire Monster

Gigantis, the Fire Monster

Convict (uncredited)

The Big Boss

The Big Boss

The Three Treasures

The Three Treasures

The Beast Shall Die

The Beast Shall Die

Fox and Raccoon

Fox and Raccoon

Fisherman Senkichi

The Hidden Fortress

The Hidden Fortress

Soldier (uncredited)

The Spell of the Hidden Gold

The Spell of the Hidden Gold

The H-Man

The H-Man

Fire Department Official (uncredited)

Varan

Varan

Executive Chair

Executive Chair

Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen

Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen

Ôban

Ôban

The Man On The Train

Down Town

Down Town

The Mysterians

The Mysterians

Detective in Etsuko's house

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1

Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

A Man in the Storm

A Man in the Storm

The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)

The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)

Will-o'-the-Wisp

Will-o'-the-Wisp

Love on Rainbow Island

Love on Rainbow Island

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

Rodan

Rodan

Meganulon / Fighter pilot

Godzilla Raids Again

Godzilla Raids Again

Beast Man Snow Man

Beast Man Snow Man

Mountain Searcher

Marital Relations

Marital Relations

Mother and Son

Mother and Son

Tactics of Love

Tactics of Love

Farewell Rabaul

Farewell Rabaul

Invisible Man

Invisible Man

Seven Samurai

Seven Samurai

How the Bell of Liberty Rings

How the Bell of Liberty Rings

The Eagle of the Pacific

The Eagle of the Pacific

The Man Who Came to Port

The Man Who Came to Port

Ikiru

Ikiru

Yakuza (uncredited)

Tokyo Sweetheart

Tokyo Sweetheart