Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
June 23, 1918
Died
June 20, 1998 (age 79)
Place of Birth
Japan
Also Known As
Solomon Hirose
Shōichi Hirose
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.
Known For
Film
Seven Samurai
Bandit
1954
Film
Ikiru
Yakuza (uncredited)
1952
Film
House
Ramen Trucker
1977
Film
Red Beard
Thug
1965
Film
Yojimbo
Ushitora Follower
1961
Film
Sanjuro
1962
Film
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
King Ghidorah
1964
Film
The Hidden Fortress
Soldier (uncredited)
1958
Film
Lady Snowblood
1973
Film
The War of the Gargantuas
Soldier
1966
Film
Rodan
Meganulon / Fighter pilot
1956
Film
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong
1962
Film
Invasion of Astro-Monster
King Ghidorah
1965
Film
Godzilla Raids Again
Convict
1955
Film
Frankenstein Conquers the World
Tunnel Worker
1965
Film
The Mysterians
Detective in Etsuko's house
1957
Film
Terror of Mechagodzilla
1975
Film
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Fleeing Infant Islander
1966
Film
Mothra
Dam Worker
1961
Film
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
(uncredited)
1956
Filmography
1981FilmLonely Heart1979FilmThe Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichias Sarah the Great King1977FilmHouseas Ramen Trucker1975FilmTerror of Mechagodzilla1974FilmLady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance1974FilmComedy: Love and Justice Among Cheatersas Prisoner A1973FilmLady Snowblood1972FilmKamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here1971FilmA Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the Eastas Doya's Husband1971FilmThe Battle of Okinawa1968FilmJapan's No. 1 Traitor1968FilmMexican Free-for-Allas Bandit's Henchman A1968FilmGolden Eyes1967FilmMonsieur Zivacoas Taxi driver1967FilmKing Kong Escapesas Henchman1967FilmFive Gents Prefer Geisha1967FilmLas Vegas Free-For-All1966FilmEbirah, Horror of the Deepas Fleeing Infant Islander1966FilmThe Daphne1966FilmThe War of the Gargantuasas Soldier1966FilmNight in Bangkok1965FilmInvasion of Astro-Monsteras King Ghidorah1965FilmFrankenstein Conquers the Worldas Tunnel Worker1965FilmYoung Guy at Sea1965FilmThe Retreat from Kiskaas Yamashita1965FilmRed Beardas Thug1964FilmGhidorah, the Three-Headed Monsteras King Ghidorah1964FilmDogoraas Thermal power plant staff1964FilmTrap of Suicide Kilometer1963FilmAtragonas Mu Henchman1963FilmYoung Swordsman1963FilmInterpol Code 81963FilmKing Kong vs. Godzillaas King Kong (uncredited)1962FilmVaran the Unbelievableas Fisherman1962FilmKing Kong vs. Godzillaas King Kong1962FilmStar of Hong Kongas Waiter1962FilmSanjuro1961FilmThe Witness Killed1961FilmDifferent Sons1961FilmStructure of Hate1961FilmHiroshi Moriya Sadogasa Series: Thank You, Sandogasaas Highwayman A1961FilmMothraas Dam Worker1961FilmHiroshi Moriya Sandogasa Series: I Want to Weepas Ee-Kou (a follower)1961FilmYojimboas Ushitora Follower1961FilmThe Merciless Trap1960FilmThe Human Vaporas Burly Guard (uncredited)1960FilmSalarygirl Story: Saucy Staff1960FilmSalaryman Idea Book: Concern for Successas Yakuza Youth A1960FilmThe Secret of the Telegian1960FilmGinza Tomboyas Jail Guard1959FilmThe Three Treasures1959FilmThe Beast Shall Die1959FilmGigantis, the Fire Monsteras Convict (uncredited)1959FilmFox and Raccoonas Fisherman Senkichi1959FilmThe Big Boss1958FilmThe Hidden Fortressas Soldier (uncredited)1958FilmThe Spell of the Hidden Gold1958FilmVaranas Fisherman1958FilmThe H-Manas Fire Department Official (uncredited)1958FilmExecutive Chairas Ozawa1957FilmThe Mysteriansas Detective in Etsuko's house1957FilmZokuzoku Ôban: Dotô henas Tahei1957FilmDown Town1957FilmA Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 21957FilmA Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 11957FilmHalf Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman1957FilmÔbanas The Man On The Train1957FilmA Man in the Storm1956FilmThe Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)1956FilmRodanas Meganulon / Fighter pilot1956FilmLove on Rainbow Island1956FilmWill-o'-the-Wisp1956FilmSamurai III: Duel at Ganryu Islandas (uncredited)1955FilmTactics of Love1955FilmMarital Relations1955FilmBeast Man Snow Manas Mountain Searcher1955FilmMother and Sonas (uncredited)1955FilmGodzilla Raids Againas Convict1955FilmFrame of Snow1954FilmInvisible Manas Policeman1954FilmHow the Bell of Liberty Ringsas Keisuke Ohtori1954FilmSeven Samuraias Bandit1954FilmFarewell Rabaul1953FilmThe Eagle of the Pacific1952FilmThe Man Who Came to Portas (uncredited)1952FilmIkiruas Yakuza (uncredited)1952FilmTokyo Sweetheart