Shōichi Hirose

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Shōichi Hirose

Acting June 23, 1918

Japan

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…

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Seven Samurai

Seven Samurai

8.5 1954 Movie
Yojimbo

Yojimbo

8.1 1961 Movie
Ikiru

Ikiru

8.3 1952 Movie
House

House

7.3 1977 Movie
Sanjuro

Sanjuro

7.9 1962 Movie
The Hidden Fortress

The Hidden Fortress

8.0 1958 Movie
Red Beard

Red Beard

8.2 1965 Movie
Lady Snowblood

Lady Snowblood

7.5 1973 Movie
King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla

6.9 1962 Movie
Godzilla Raids Again

Godzilla Raids Again

6.0 1955 Movie
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

7.0 1964 Movie
Invasion of Astro-Monster

Invasion of Astro-Monster

6.8 1965 Movie

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 1981
    Lonely Heart

    Movie

  2. 1979
    The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

    Movie Sarah the Great King

  3. 1977
    House

    Movie Ramen Trucker

  4. 1975
    Terror of Mechagodzilla

    Movie

  5. 1974
    Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance

    Movie

  6. 1974
    Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters

    Movie Prisoner A

  7. 1973
    Lady Snowblood

    Movie

  8. 1972
    Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here

    Movie

  9. 1971
    A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East

    Movie Doya's Husband

  10. 1971
    The Battle of Okinawa

    Movie

  11. 1970
    The Militarists

    Movie Soldier

  12. 1968
    Japan's No. 1 Traitor

    Movie

  13. 1968
    Mexican Free-for-All

    Movie Bandit's Henchman A

  14. 1968
    Golden Eyes

    Movie

  15. 1967
    Monsieur Zivaco

    Movie Taxi driver

  16. 1967
    Great Incidents

    Movie

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  1. 1967
    King Kong Escapes

    Movie Henchman

  2. 1967
    Five Gents Prefer Geisha

    Movie

  3. 1967
    Las Vegas Free-For-All

    Movie

  4. 1967
    Do Your Best! Godzilla

    Movie King Ghidorah (archive footage) (uncredited)

  5. 1966
    Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

    Movie Fleeing Infant Islander

  6. 1966
    The Daphne

    Movie

  7. 1966
    The War of the Gargantuas

    Movie Soldier

  8. 1966
    Night in Bangkok

    Movie

  9. 1965
    Invasion of Astro-Monster

    Movie King Ghidorah

  10. 1965
    The Crazy Adventure

    Movie

  11. 1965
    Frankenstein Conquers the World

    Movie Tunnel Worker

  12. 1965
    Young Guy at Sea

    Movie

  13. 1965
    The Retreat from Kiska

    Movie Yamashita

  14. 1965
    Red Beard

    Movie Thug

  15. 1964
    Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

    Movie King Ghidorah

  16. 1964
    Western King, Eastern Leader

    Movie

  17. 1964
    Dogora

    Movie Thermal power plant staff

  18. 1964
    Brand of Evil

    Movie

  19. 1964
    Trap of Suicide Kilometer

    Movie

  20. 1963
    Atragon

    Movie Mu Henchman

  21. 1963
    Young Swordsman

    Movie

  22. 1963
    Interpol Code 8

    Movie

  23. 1963
    King Kong vs. Godzilla

    Movie King Kong (uncredited)

  24. 1963
    Attack Squadron

    Movie Non-Commissioned Officer