Shōichi Hirose
Acting Born Jun 23, 1918 Died Jun 20, 1998 Japan 94 credits
Biography
Shōichi Hirose works in acting. Born June 23, 1918 in Japan. Died June 20, 1998. Archytele tracks 94 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Haruo Nakajima
5 shared titles
Yoshibumi Tajima
5 shared titles
Hiroshi Koizumi
4 shared titles
Ren Yamamoto
4 shared titles
Yoshio Tsuchiya
3 shared titles
Hisaya Ito
3 shared titles
Fuyuki Murakami
3 shared titles
Yoshio Kosugi
3 shared titles
Akira Takarada
3 shared titles
Jun Tazaki
3 shared titles
Career timeline
Lonely Heart
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
House
Terror of Mechagodzilla
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of VengeanceComedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
Lady Snowblood
Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here
The Battle of OkinawaA Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East
Mexican Free-for-AllJapan's No. 1 TraitorGolden Eyes
King Kong EscapesDo Your Best! GodzillaFive Gents Prefer GeishaLas Vegas Free-For-AllMonsieur Zivaco
Ebirah, Horror of the DeepThe War of the GargantuasNight in BangkokThe Daphne
Red BeardInvasion of Astro-MonsterFrankenstein Conquers the WorldThe Retreat from KiskaYoung Guy at Sea
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed MonsterDogoraTrap of Suicide Kilometer
King Kong vs. GodzillaKing Kong vs. Godzilla · StuntsAtragonInterpol Code 8Young Swordsman
King Kong vs. GodzillaSanjuroVaran the UnbelievableStar of Hong Kong
YojimboThe Merciless TrapMothraThe Witness KilledHiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep
The Human VaporThe Secret of the TelegianSalaryman Idea Book: Concern for SuccessGinza TomboySalarygirl Story: Saucy Staff
Gigantis, the Fire MonsterSamurai in the OfficeThe Three TreasuresThe Beast Shall DieThe Big Boss
The Hidden FortressThe H-ManThe Spell of the Hidden GoldVaranExecutive Chair
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1The MysteriansHalf Human: The Story of the Abominable SnowmanThe Men of Toho-kuGodzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
RodanSamurai III: Duel at Ganryu IslandThe Hoodlum and the Young MasterLove on Rainbow IslandWill-o'-the-Wisp
Godzilla Raids AgainMother and SonFrame of SnowTactics of LoveBeast Man Snow Man
Seven SamuraiInvisible ManFarewell RabaulHow the Bell of Liberty Rings
The Eagle of the Pacific
IkiruThe Man Who Came to PortTokyo Sweetheart
Full Filmography
94 titles- Lonely Heart (1981)
- The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi (1979) as Sarah the Great King
- House (1977) as Ramen Trucker
- Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975)
- Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance (1974)
- Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters (1974) as Prisoner A
- Lady Snowblood (1973)
- Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here (1972)
- The Battle of Okinawa (1971)
- A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East (1971) as Doya's Husband
- Mexican Free-for-All (1968) as Bandit's Henchman A
- Japan's No. 1 Traitor (1968)
- Golden Eyes (1968)
- King Kong Escapes (1967) as Henchman
- Do Your Best! Godzilla (1967) as King Ghidorah (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Five Gents Prefer Geisha (1967)
- Las Vegas Free-For-All (1967)
- Monsieur Zivaco (1967) as Taxi driver
- Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966) as Fleeing Infant Islander
- The War of the Gargantuas (1966) as Soldier
- Night in Bangkok (1966)
- The Daphne (1966)
- Red Beard (1965) as Thug
- Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965) as King Ghidorah
- Frankenstein Conquers the World (1965) as Tunnel Worker
- The Retreat from Kiska (1965) as Yamashita
- Young Guy at Sea (1965)
- The Crazy Adventure (1965)
- Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964) as King Ghidorah
- Dogora (1964) as Thermal power plant staff
- Trap of Suicide Kilometer (1964)
- King Kong vs. Godzilla (1963) as King Kong (uncredited)
- King Kong vs. Godzilla (1963) Stunts
- Atragon (1963) as Mu Henchman
- Interpol Code 8 (1963)
- Young Swordsman (1963)
- King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962) as King Kong
- Sanjuro (1962)
- Varan the Unbelievable (1962) as Fisherman
- Star of Hong Kong (1962) as Waiter
- Yojimbo (1961) as Ushitora Follower
- The Merciless Trap (1961)
- Mothra (1961) as Dam Worker
- The Witness Killed (1961)
- Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep (1961) as Ee-Kou (a follower)
- Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa (1961) as Highwayman A
- Structure of Hate (1961)
- Different Sons (1961)
- The Human Vapor (1960) as Burly Guard (uncredited)
- The Secret of the Telegian (1960)
- Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success (1960) as Yakuza Youth A
- Ginza Tomboy (1960) as Jail Guard
- Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff (1960)
- Gigantis, the Fire Monster (1959) as Convict (uncredited)
- Samurai in the Office (1959)
- The Three Treasures (1959)
- The Beast Shall Die (1959)
- The Big Boss (1959)
- Fox and Raccoon (1959) as Fisherman Senkichi
- The Hidden Fortress (1958) as Soldier (uncredited)
- The H-Man (1958) as Fire Department Official (uncredited)
- The Spell of the Hidden Gold (1958)
- Varan (1958) as Fisherman
- Executive Chair (1958) as Ozawa
- A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1 (1957)
- The Mysterians (1957) as Detective in Etsuko's house
- Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman (1957)
- The Men of Toho-ku (1957)
- Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean (1957) as Representative (uncredited)
- Ôban (1957) as The Man On The Train
- Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen (1957) as Tahei
- A Man in the Storm (1957)
- Down Town (1957)
- A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2 (1957)
- Rodan (1956) as Meganulon / Fighter pilot
- Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island (1956) as (uncredited)
- The Hoodlum and the Young Master (1956)
- Love on Rainbow Island (1956)
- Will-o'-the-Wisp (1956)
- The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1) (1956)
- Godzilla Raids Again (1955) as Convict
- Mother and Son (1955) as (uncredited)
- Frame of Snow (1955)
- Tactics of Love (1955)
- Beast Man Snow Man (1955) as Mountain Searcher
- Marital Relations (1955)
- Seven Samurai (1954) as Bandit
- Invisible Man (1954) as Policeman
- Farewell Rabaul (1954)
- How the Bell of Liberty Rings (1954) as Keisuke Ohtori
- The Eagle of the Pacific (1953)
- Ikiru (1952) as Yakuza (uncredited)
- The Man Who Came to Port (1952) as (uncredited)
- Tokyo Sweetheart (1952)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Shōichi Hirose best known for?
Shōichi Hirose is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including House (1977), Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975), Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance (1974), Lady Snowblood (1973).
When and where was Shōichi Hirose born?
Shōichi Hirose was born on June 23, 1918 in Japan. They passed away on June 20, 1998.
How many credits does Shōichi Hirose have?
Shōichi Hirose has accumulated over 94 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 1981.
What is Shōichi Hirose's background in cinema and television?
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.
Shōichi Hirose by the numbers
94credits
94films
0TV series
1952–1981active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean (1957) as Representative (uncredited) — aged about 39
- Farewell Rabaul (1954) — aged about 36
- Seven Samurai (1954) as Bandit — aged about 36
- Ikiru (1952) as Yakuza (uncredited) — aged about 34
- Red Beard (1965) as Thug — aged about 47
- Yojimbo (1961) as Ushitora Follower — aged about 43
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