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Portrait of Shōichi Hirose

Shōichi Hirose

Bio: 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

Born: Sun, Jun 23 1918

Birthplace: Japan

Death: Sat, Jun 20 1998

Shōichi Hirose is 79 years old

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Poster of The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

Shōichi Hirose was 61 in The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi as 'Sarah the Great King'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 14 1979

Poster of House

Shōichi Hirose was 59 in House as 'Ramen Trucker'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 26 1977

Poster of Terror of Mechagodzilla

Terror of Mechagodzilla

Shōichi Hirose was 56 in Terror of Mechagodzilla

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 15 1975

Poster of Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance

Shōichi Hirose was 55 in Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 15 1974

Poster of Lady Snowblood

Shōichi Hirose was 55 in Lady Snowblood

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1973

Poster of The Golden Bat Shows Up

The Golden Bat Shows Up

Shōichi Hirose was 53 in The Golden Bat Shows Up

Movie Released: Sat, May 13 1972

Poster of The Trickster of the West, the Swindler of the East

The Trickster of the West, the Swindler of the East

Shōichi Hirose was 53 in The Trickster of the West, the Swindler of the East as 'Doya's Husband'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 11 1971

Poster of The Battle of Okinawa

The Battle of Okinawa

Shōichi Hirose was 53 in The Battle of Okinawa

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 14 1971

Poster of Japan for Sale

Shōichi Hirose was 50 in Japan for Sale

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 02 1968

Poster of Golden Eyes

Shōichi Hirose was 49 in Golden Eyes

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 16 1968

Poster of Monsieur Zivaco

Monsieur Zivaco

Shōichi Hirose was 49 in Monsieur Zivaco as 'Taxi driver'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 28 1967

Poster of King Kong Escapes

King Kong Escapes

Shōichi Hirose was 49 in King Kong Escapes as 'Henchman'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 22 1967

Poster of Las Vegas Free-For-All

Las Vegas Free-For-All

Shōichi Hirose was 48 in Las Vegas Free-For-All

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 28 1967

Poster of Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

Shōichi Hirose was 48 in Ebirah, Horror of the Deep as 'Escaped Slave (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 17 1966

Poster of The Daphne

Shōichi Hirose was 48 in The Daphne

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1966

Poster of The War of the Gargantuas

The War of the Gargantuas

Shōichi Hirose was 48 in The War of the Gargantuas as 'Soldier'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 31 1966

Poster of Invasion of Astro-Monster

Invasion of Astro-Monster

Shōichi Hirose was 47 in Invasion of Astro-Monster as 'King Ghidorah'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 19 1965

Poster of Young Guy at Sea

Young Guy at Sea

Shōichi Hirose was 47 in Young Guy at Sea

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 08 1965

Poster of Frankenstein Conquers the World

Frankenstein Conquers the World

Shōichi Hirose was 47 in Frankenstein Conquers the World as 'Tunnel Worker'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 08 1965

Poster of The Retreat from Kiska

The Retreat from Kiska

Shōichi Hirose was 47 in The Retreat from Kiska as 'Yamashita'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 04 1965

Poster of Red Beard

Shōichi Hirose was 46 in Red Beard as 'Thug'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 03 1965

Poster of Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

Shōichi Hirose was 46 in Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster as 'King Ghidorah (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 20 1964

Poster of Dogora

Shōichi Hirose was 46 in Dogora as 'Thermal power plant staff'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 11 1964

Poster of Atragon

Shōichi Hirose was 45 in Atragon as 'Mu Henchman'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 22 1963

Poster of Young Swordsman

Young Swordsman

Shōichi Hirose was 45 in Young Swordsman

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 31 1963

Poster of King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla

Shōichi Hirose was 45 in King Kong vs. Godzilla as 'King Kong (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 26 1963

Poster of Varan the Unbelievable

Varan the Unbelievable

Shōichi Hirose was 44 in Varan the Unbelievable as 'Fisherman'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1962

Poster of King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla

Shōichi Hirose was 44 in King Kong vs. Godzilla as 'King Kong'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 11 1962

Poster of Star of Hong Kong

Star of Hong Kong

Shōichi Hirose was 44 in Star of Hong Kong as 'Waiter'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 14 1962

Poster of Sanjuro

Shōichi Hirose was 43 in Sanjuro

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1962

Poster of The Witness Killed

The Witness Killed

Shōichi Hirose was 43 in The Witness Killed

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 17 1961

Poster of Different Sons

Shōichi Hirose was 43 in Different Sons

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 12 1961

Poster of Mothra

Shōichi Hirose was 43 in Mothra as 'Dam Worker'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 30 1961

Poster of Yojimbo

Shōichi Hirose was 42 in Yojimbo as 'Ushitora Follower'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 25 1961

Poster of The Merciless Trap

The Merciless Trap

Shōichi Hirose was 42 in The Merciless Trap

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1961

Poster of The Human Vapor

The Human Vapor

Shōichi Hirose was 42 in The Human Vapor as 'Burly Guard (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 11 1960

Poster of The Secret of the Telegian

The Secret of the Telegian

Shōichi Hirose was 41 in The Secret of the Telegian

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 10 1960

Poster of The Three Treasures

The Three Treasures

Shōichi Hirose was 41 in The Three Treasures

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 01 1959

Poster of The Beast Shall Die

The Beast Shall Die

Shōichi Hirose was 40 in The Beast Shall Die

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 09 1959

Poster of Gigantis, the Fire Monster

Gigantis, the Fire Monster

Shōichi Hirose was 40 in Gigantis, the Fire Monster as 'Convict'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 21 1959

Poster of The Big Boss

Shōichi Hirose was 40 in The Big Boss

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 15 1959

Poster of The Hidden Fortress

The Hidden Fortress

Shōichi Hirose was 40 in The Hidden Fortress as 'Soldier (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 28 1958

Poster of Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

Shōichi Hirose was 40 in Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 01 1958

Poster of The Spell of the Hidden Gold

The Spell of the Hidden Gold

Shōichi Hirose was 40 in The Spell of the Hidden Gold

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 21 1958

Poster of Varan

Shōichi Hirose was 40 in Varan as 'Fisherman'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 14 1958

Poster of The H-Man

Shōichi Hirose was 40 in The H-Man as 'Fire department official (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 24 1958

Poster of The Mysterians

Shōichi Hirose was 39 in The Mysterians as 'Detective in Etsuko's house'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 28 1957

Poster of Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen

Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen

Shōichi Hirose was 39 in Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen as 'Tahei'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 17 1957

Poster of Down Town

Shōichi Hirose was 39 in Down Town

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 29 1957

Poster of A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1

Shōichi Hirose was 39 in A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 09 1957

Poster of A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2

Shōichi Hirose was 39 in A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 09 1957

Poster of Ôban

Shōichi Hirose was 38 in Ôban as 'The Man On The Train'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 05 1957

Poster of The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)

The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)

Shōichi Hirose was 38 in The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 26 1956

Poster of Rodan

Shōichi Hirose was 38 in Rodan as 'Meganulon / Fighter pilot'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 26 1956

Poster of 裸足の青春

裸足の青春

Shōichi Hirose was 38 in 裸足の青春

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 16 1956

Poster of Will-o'-the-Wisp

Will-o'-the-Wisp

Shōichi Hirose was 38 in Will-o'-the-Wisp

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 05 1956

Poster of Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

Shōichi Hirose was 37 in Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island as '(uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 03 1956

Poster of Marital Relations

Marital Relations

Shōichi Hirose was 37 in Marital Relations

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 13 1955

Poster of Half Human

Shōichi Hirose was 37 in Half Human as 'Mountain Searcher'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 14 1955

Poster of Mother and Son

Shōichi Hirose was 36 in Mother and Son as '(uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 07 1955

Poster of Godzilla Raids Again

Godzilla Raids Again

Shōichi Hirose was 36 in Godzilla Raids Again as 'Convict'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 24 1955

Poster of Invisible Man

Shōichi Hirose was 36 in Invisible Man as 'Policeman'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 29 1954

Poster of Seven Samurai

Shōichi Hirose was 35 in Seven Samurai as 'Bandit'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 26 1954

Poster of Farewell Rabaul

Farewell Rabaul

Shōichi Hirose was 35 in Farewell Rabaul

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 10 1954

Poster of The Eagle of the Pacific

The Eagle of the Pacific

Shōichi Hirose was 35 in The Eagle of the Pacific

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 21 1953

Poster of The Man Who Came to Port

The Man Who Came to Port

Shōichi Hirose was 34 in The Man Who Came to Port as '(uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 27 1952

Poster of Ikiru

Shōichi Hirose was 34 in Ikiru as 'Yakuza (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 09 1952

Poster of Tokyo Sweetheart

Tokyo Sweetheart

Shōichi Hirose was 34 in Tokyo Sweetheart

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 15 1952

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