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.
Acted in 100
1980s
- 1981
Lonely Heart
Movie
1970s
- 1979
- 1977
- 1975
- 1974
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
Prisoner A
- 1973
- 1972
- 1971
A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East
Doya's Husband
The Battle of Okinawa
Movie
- 1970
The Militarists
Soldier
1960s
- 1968
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
Movie
Mexican Free-for-All
Bandit's Henchman A
Golden Eyes
Movie
- 1967
Monsieur Zivaco
Taxi driver
Great Incidents
Movie
Five Gents Prefer Geisha
Movie
Las Vegas Free-For-All
Movie
Do Your Best! Godzilla
King Ghidorah (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1966
The Daphne
Movie
Night in Bangkok
Movie
- 1965
The Crazy Adventure
Movie
Young Guy at Sea
Movie
The Retreat from Kiska
Yamashita
- 1964
Western King, Eastern Leader
Movie
Dogora
Thermal power plant staff
Brand of Evil
Movie
Trap of Suicide Kilometer
Movie
- 1963
Young Swordsman
Movie
Interpol Code 8
Movie
Attack Squadron
Non-Commissioned Officer
- 1962
Star of Hong Kong
Waiter
- 1961
The Witness Killed
Movie
Different Sons
Movie
Structure of Hate
Movie
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa
Highwayman A
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep
Ee-Kou (a follower)
The Merciless Trap
Movie
- 1960
Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff
Movie
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success
Yakuza Youth A
Ginza Tomboy
Jail Guard
1950s
- 1959
The Three Treasures
Movie
I Love You
Movie
Three Dolls in Ginza
Bodybuilder
Samurai in the Office
Movie
The Beast Shall Die
Movie
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
Convict (uncredited)
Fox and Raccoon
Fisherman Senkichi
The Big Boss
Movie
- 1958
Varan
Fisherman
Chakkiri Kinta Sequel
Movie
Executive Chair
Ozawa
- 1957
The Mysterians
Detective in Etsuko's house
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
Tahei
Downtown
Movie
The Men of Toho-ku
Movie
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
Movie
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
Movie
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
Movie
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
Representative (uncredited)
Ôban
The Man On The Train
A Man in the Storm
Movie
- 1956
Funny Fellows
Movie
Love on Rainbow Island
Movie
Will-o'-the-Wisp
Movie
The Hoodlum and the Young Master
Movie
- 1955
Tactics of Love
Movie
Marital Relations
Movie
Beast Man Snow Man
Mountain Searcher
Mother and Son
(uncredited)
Frame of Snow
Movie
- 1954
Invisible Man
Policeman
How the Bell of Liberty Rings
Keisuke Ohtori
Farewell Rabaul
Movie
- 1953
The Eagle of the Pacific
Movie
- 1952
The Man Who Came to Port
(uncredited)
Tokyo Sweetheart
Movie
Other crew 1
1960s
- 1963