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Shōichi Hirose

Person
1
Popularity
86
Credits
1918
Born
Japan
Origin

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

Acting

Birthday

1918-06-23

Place of Birth

Japan

Died

1998-06-20

Also Known As

Solomon Hirose

Movies (86)

Poster image of Seven Samurai

Seven Samurai

1954
8.5
Movie
Poster image of Yojimbo
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Yojimbo

1961
8.1
Movie
Poster image of Ikiru

Ikiru

1952
8.4
Movie
Poster image of Sanjuro

Sanjuro

1962
8
Movie
Poster image of The Hidden Fortress

The Hidden Fortress

1958
8
Movie
Poster image of House

House

1977
7.4
Movie
Poster image of King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla

1962
6.9
Movie
Poster image of Godzilla Raids Again

Godzilla Raids Again

1955
6
Movie
Poster image of Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

1966
6.3
Movie
Poster image of Red Beard

Red Beard

1965
8.2
Movie
Poster image of Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

1964
7
Movie
Poster image of Terror of Mechagodzilla

Terror of Mechagodzilla

1975
6.9
Movie
Poster image of King Kong Escapes

King Kong Escapes

1967
6.2
Movie
Poster image of Mothra

Mothra

1961
7.1
Movie
Poster image of Invasion of Astro-Monster

Invasion of Astro-Monster

1965
6.8
Movie
Poster image of Lady Snowblood

Lady Snowblood

1973
7.5
Movie
Poster image of The War of the Gargantuas

The War of the Gargantuas

1966
6.4
Movie
Poster image of Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

1956
7.2
Movie
Poster image of The Battle of Okinawa

The Battle of Okinawa

1971
7.5
Movie
Poster image of Frankenstein Conquers the World

Frankenstein Conquers the World

1965
6.7
Movie
Poster image of Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance

1974
6.4
Movie
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The Spell of the Hidden Gold

1958
6
Movie
Poster image of The Three Treasures

The Three Treasures

1959
5.4
Movie
Poster image of Varan

Varan

1958
5.8
Movie
Poster image of The Mysterians

The Mysterians

1957
6.4
Movie
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No Poster

The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)

1956
5.3
Movie
Poster image of Dogora

Dogora

1964
6.9
Movie
Poster image of The Human Vapor

The Human Vapor

1960
6.6
Movie
Poster image of The Secret of the Telegian

The Secret of the Telegian

1960
6.1
Movie
Poster image of The Man Who Came to Port

The Man Who Came to Port

1952
10
Movie
Poster image of Beast Man Snow Man

Beast Man Snow Man

1955
4.6
Movie
Poster image of The Retreat from Kiska

The Retreat from Kiska

1965
8.3
Movie
Poster image of The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

1979
6.4
Movie
Poster image of A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1

1957
0
Movie
Poster image of Young Swordsman

Young Swordsman

1963
6.5
Movie
Poster image of The Eagle of the Pacific

The Eagle of the Pacific

1953
7.6
Movie
Poster image of The Witness Killed

The Witness Killed

1961
0
Movie
Poster image of Tokyo Sweetheart

Tokyo Sweetheart

1952
7.6
Movie
Poster image of The Beast Shall Die

The Beast Shall Die

1959
5.6
Movie
Poster image of Farewell Rabaul

Farewell Rabaul

1954
8.4
Movie
Poster image of Invisible Man

Invisible Man

1954
6.4
Movie
Poster image of The Big Boss

The Big Boss

1959
6.3
Movie
Poster image of The Merciless Trap

The Merciless Trap

1961
7
Movie
Poster image of Ôban

Ôban

1957
0
Movie
Poster image of A Man in the Storm

A Man in the Storm

1957
0
Movie
Poster image of A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2

1957
0
Movie
Poster image of Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa Series: I Want to Weep

Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa Series: I Want to Weep

1961
0
Movie
Poster image of Young Guy at Sea

Young Guy at Sea

1965
6
Movie
Poster image of Las Vegas Free-For-All

Las Vegas Free-For-All

1967
0
Movie
Poster image of Interpol Code 8

Interpol Code 8

1963
7
Movie
Poster image of Marital Relations

Marital Relations

1955
5.2
Movie
Poster image of Star of Hong Kong

Star of Hong Kong

1962
0
Movie
Poster image of Monsieur Zivaco

Monsieur Zivaco

1967
0
Movie
Poster image of Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen

Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen

1957
0
Movie
Poster image of How the Bell of Liberty Rings

How the Bell of Liberty Rings

1954
0
Movie
Poster image of Lonely Heart

Lonely Heart

1981
6
Movie
Poster image of Down Town

Down Town

1957
0
Movie
Poster image of The Daphne

The Daphne

1966
0
Movie
Poster image of Will-o'-the-Wisp

Will-o'-the-Wisp

1956
0
Movie
Poster image of Rodan

Rodan

1956
6.5
Movie
Poster image of The Golden Bat Shows Up

The Golden Bat Shows Up

1972
0
Movie
Poster image of Japan's No. 1 Traitor

Japan's No. 1 Traitor

1968
0
Movie
Poster image of Mother and Son

Mother and Son

1955
0
Movie
Poster image of A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East

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

1971
0
Movie
Poster image of Five Gents Prefer Geisha

Five Gents Prefer Geisha

1967
0
Movie
Poster image of Love on Rainbow Island

Love on Rainbow Island

1956
0
Movie
Poster image of Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa Series: Thank You, Sandogasa

Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa Series: Thank You, Sandogasa

1961
0
Movie
Poster image of Tactics of Love

Tactics of Love

1955
0
Movie
Poster image of Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters

Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters

1974
0
Movie
Poster image of Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

1957
3
Movie
Poster image of Trap of Suicide Kilometer

Trap of Suicide Kilometer

1964
0
Movie
Poster image of Structure of Hate

Structure of Hate

1961
0
Movie
Poster image of Frame of Snow

Frame of Snow

1955
0
Movie
Poster image of Varan the Unbelievable

Varan the Unbelievable

1962
4.3
Movie
Poster image of The H-Man

The H-Man

1958
5.7
Movie
Poster image of Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff

Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff

1960
0
Movie
Poster image of Atragon

Atragon

1963
6.6
Movie
Poster image of King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla

1963
6.6
Movie
Poster image of Gigantis, the Fire Monster

Gigantis, the Fire Monster

1959
6.5
Movie
Poster image of Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success

Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success

1960
0
Movie
Poster image of Ginza Tomboy

Ginza Tomboy

1960
0
Movie
Poster image of Golden Eyes

Golden Eyes

1968
6.5
Movie
Poster image of Night in Bangkok

Night in Bangkok

1966
0
Movie
Poster image of Different Sons

Different Sons

1961
0
Movie
Poster image of Executive Chair

Executive Chair

1958
0
Movie
Poster image of Fox and Raccoon

Fox and Raccoon

1959
0
Movie