Shōichi Hirose

Shōichi Hirose

Shōichi Hirose

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
  • Born
    23 June 1918
  • Place of Birth
    Japan
  • Died
    20 June 1998 (aged 79)
Seven Samurai

Seven Samurai

8.456
Yojimbo

Yojimbo

8.105
Ikiru

Ikiru

8.305
House

House

7.333
The Hidden Fortress

The Hidden Fortress

7.954
Sanjuro

Sanjuro

7.954
Lady Snowblood

Lady Snowblood

7.545
Red Beard

Red Beard

8.096
King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla

6.8
Godzilla Raids Again

Godzilla Raids Again

6.0
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

7.037
Invasion of Astro-Monster

Invasion of Astro-Monster

6.772
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

6.325
Rodan

Rodan

6.5
Mothra

Mothra

7.1
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance

6.408
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

7.159
King Kong Escapes

King Kong Escapes

6.187
The War of the Gargantuas

The War of the Gargantuas

6.5
Frankenstein Conquers the World

Frankenstein Conquers the World

6.679
The Mysterians

The Mysterians

6.407
Atragon

Atragon

6.465
The H-Man

The H-Man

5.8
Dogora

Dogora

6.97
Gigantis, the Fire Monster

Gigantis, the Fire Monster

6.0
Varan the Unbelievable

Varan the Unbelievable

4.222
Varan

Varan

6.0
The Human Vapor

The Human Vapor

6.4
The Battle of Okinawa

The Battle of Okinawa

7.458
Half Human

Half Human

4.909
Young Swordsman

Young Swordsman

6.5
The Three Treasures

The Three Treasures

5.1
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

3.2
The Secret of the Telegian

The Secret of the Telegian

5.8
Marital Relations

Marital Relations

5.2
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

5.7
The Beast Shall Die

The Beast Shall Die

6.2
Invisible Man

Invisible Man

6.4
Eagle of the Pacific

Eagle of the Pacific

7.8
Golden Eyes

Golden Eyes

6.5
The Big Boss

The Big Boss

6.3

The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)

5.3
Farewell Rabaul

Farewell Rabaul

9.0
The Retreat from Kiska

The Retreat from Kiska

8.5
Tokyo Sweetheart

Tokyo Sweetheart

6.5
The Merciless Trap

The Merciless Trap

7.0
The Man Who Came to Port

The Man Who Came to Port

10

The Spell of the Hidden Gold

6.0
Las Vegas Free-For-All

Las Vegas Free-For-All

The Daphne

The Daphne

Mother and Son

Mother and Son

Monsieur Zivaco

Monsieur Zivaco

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

The Witness Killed

The Witness Killed

Japan for Sale

Japan for Sale

Ôban

Ôban

Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen

Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen

Down Town

Down Town

Star of Hong Kong

Star of Hong Kong

Will-o'-the-Wisp

Will-o'-the-Wisp

The Golden Bat Shows Up

The Golden Bat Shows Up