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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
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
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
Japan for Sale
Shōichi Hirose was 50 in Japan for Sale
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 02 1968
Poster of Golden Eyes
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
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
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
Dogora
Shōichi Hirose was 46 in Dogora as 'Thermal power plant staff'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 11 1964
Poster of Atragon
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
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
Different Sons
Shōichi Hirose was 43 in Different Sons
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 12 1961
Poster of Mothra
Mothra
Shōichi Hirose was 43 in Mothra as 'Dam Worker'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 30 1961
Poster of Yojimbo
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
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
Varan
Shōichi Hirose was 40 in Varan as 'Fisherman'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 14 1958
Poster of The H-Man
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
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
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
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
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
Half Human
Shōichi Hirose was 37 in Half Human as 'Mountain Searcher'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 14 1955
Poster of Mother and Son
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
Invisible Man
Shōichi Hirose was 36 in Invisible Man as 'Policeman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 29 1954
Poster of Seven Samurai
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
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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