Shōichi Hirose
Acting · Born 1918-06-23 · Japan
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.
As cast
Lonely Heart 1981
Cast
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi 1979
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House 1977
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Terror of Mechagodzilla 1975
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Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance 1974
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Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters 1974
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Lady Snowblood 1973
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Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here 1972
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A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East 1971
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The Battle of Okinawa 1971
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Japan's No. 1 Traitor 1968
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Mexican Free-for-All 1968
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Golden Eyes 1968
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Monsieur Zivaco 1967
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King Kong Escapes 1967
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Five Gents Prefer Geisha 1967
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Las Vegas Free-For-All 1967
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Ebirah, Horror of the Deep 1966
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The Daphne 1966
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The War of the Gargantuas 1966
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Night in Bangkok 1966
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Invasion of Astro-Monster 1965
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Frankenstein Conquers the World 1965
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Young Guy at Sea 1965
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The Retreat from Kiska 1965
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Red Beard 1965
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Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster 1964
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Dogora 1964
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Trap of Suicide Kilometer 1964
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Atragon 1963
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Young Swordsman 1963
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Interpol Code 8 1963
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King Kong vs. Godzilla 1963
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Varan the Unbelievable 1962
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King Kong vs. Godzilla 1962
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Star of Hong Kong 1962
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Sanjuro 1962
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The Witness Killed 1961
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Different Sons 1961
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Structure of Hate 1961
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Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa Series: Thank You, Sandogasa 1961
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Mothra 1961
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Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa Series: I Want to Weep 1961
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Yojimbo 1961
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The Merciless Trap 1961
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The Human Vapor 1960
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Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff 1960
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Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success 1960
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The Secret of the Telegian 1960
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Ginza Tomboy 1960
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The Three Treasures 1959
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The Beast Shall Die 1959
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Gigantis, the Fire Monster 1959
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Fox and Raccoon 1959
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The Big Boss 1959
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The Hidden Fortress 1958
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The Spell of the Hidden Gold 1958
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Varan 1958
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The H-Man 1958
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Executive Chair 1958
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The Mysterians 1957
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Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen 1957
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Down Town 1957
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A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2 1957
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A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1 1957
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Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman 1957
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Ôban 1957
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A Man in the Storm 1957
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The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1) 1956
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Rodan 1956
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Love on Rainbow Island 1956
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Will-o'-the-Wisp 1956
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Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island 1956
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Tactics of Love 1955
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Marital Relations 1955
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Beast Man Snow Man 1955
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Mother and Son 1955
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Godzilla Raids Again 1955
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Frame of Snow 1955
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Invisible Man 1954
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As director
No directing credits found.