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Shōichi Hirose

23 Jun, 1918 in 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.

Also Known As:

Solomon Hirose

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The Hidden Fortress
80% (1958)
Drama, Action, Adventure
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Gigantis, the Fire Monster
63% (1959)
Action, Horror, Science Fiction, Adventure
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)
60% (1956)
Drama
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Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
80% (1957)
Comedy
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Ôban
90% (1957)
Comedy
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The Witness Killed
90% (1961)
Action, Drama, Crime, Romance
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Japan's No. 1 Traitor
90% (1968)
Comedy
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Downtown
77% (1957)
Drama
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Farewell Rabaul
82% (1954)
Romance, War, Drama
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The Secret of the Telegian
65% (1960)
Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery
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Invisible Man
67% (1954)
Science Fiction, Thriller, Mystery, Horror, Drama, Crime
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The Eagle of the Pacific
78% (1953)
Drama, War
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Young Swordsman
67% (1963)
Drama
The Spell of the Hidden Gold
65% (1958)
Drama
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Star of Hong Kong
80% (1962)
Romance
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Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
70% (1964)
Science Fiction, Action, Fantasy
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The Mysterians
63% (1957)
Science Fiction, Action, Drama, Thriller, War
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Invasion of Astro-Monster
68% (1965)
Science Fiction, Action
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Yojimbo
81% (1961)
Drama, Thriller
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Red Beard
82% (1965)
Drama
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Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
63% (1966)
Science Fiction, Action, Fantasy
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Varan the Unbelievable
44% (1962)
Horror, Science Fiction
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Godzilla Raids Again
60% (1955)
Science Fiction, Horror, Action
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Beast Man Snow Man
50% (1955)
Science Fiction, Horror, Adventure
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Mothra
72% (1961)
Adventure, Science Fiction, Fantasy
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Atragon
66% (1963)
Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
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The H-Man
58% (1958)
Science Fiction, Horror
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Frankenstein Conquers the World
67% (1965)
Horror, Science Fiction
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King Kong vs. Godzilla
69% (1962)
Science Fiction, Fantasy, Action
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The Human Vapor
71% (1960)
Science Fiction, Crime, Thriller
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Seven Samurai
85% (1954)
Action, Drama
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King Kong Escapes
62% (1967)
Action, Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction
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Will-o'-the-Wisp
90% (1956)
Thriller
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Dogora
67% (1964)
Science Fiction, Crime, Horror
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The Battle of Okinawa
78% (1971)
War, History
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King Kong vs. Godzilla
65% (1963)
Action, Science Fiction, Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy
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The Merciless Trap
80% (1961)
Thriller
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Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here
80% (1972)
Comedy, Fantasy, Action, Horror
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Terror of Mechagodzilla
68% (1975)
Science Fiction, Action, Drama
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Golden Eyes
69% (1968)
Action, Comedy, Crime
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Love on Rainbow Island
80% (1956)
Drama, Romance
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The Big Boss
65% (1959)
Crime
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Varan
58% (1958)
Science Fiction, Horror
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The Retreat from Kiska
84% (1965)
Drama, War
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Marital Relations
56% (1955)
Drama
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Las Vegas Free-For-All
100% (1967)
Comedy, Adventure, Action
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Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
72% (1956)
Action, Adventure, Drama, Romance, History
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The Three Treasures
55% (1959)
Fantasy, Action, Drama
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Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
65% (1974)
Action, Drama, Thriller, Crime
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Lady Snowblood
76% (1973)
Action, Crime, Drama
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The War of the Gargantuas
63% (1966)
Action, Horror, Science Fiction
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The Daphne
100% (1966)
Drama
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The Man Who Came to Port
100% (1952)
Drama
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Mother and Son
80% (1955)
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Monsieur Zivaco
80% (1967)
Comedy, Crime
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House
74% (1977)
Comedy, Fantasy, Horror
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The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
64% (1979)
Comedy, Mystery
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Ikiru
84% (1952)
Drama
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A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
90% (1957)
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Rodan
66% (1956)
Horror, Science Fiction
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A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
0% (1957)
Drama
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Sanjuro
80% (1962)
Drama, Action, Comedy
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Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
35% (1957)
Horror, Science Fiction
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The Beast Shall Die
62% (1959)
Crime, Drama, Thriller
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Tokyo Sweetheart
80% (1952)
Comedy, Drama
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Young Guy at Sea
75% (1965)
Comedy, Action, Romance
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Different Sons
70% (1961)
Drama, Family
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A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East
80% (1971)
Comedy
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Tactics of Love
0% (1955)
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A Man in the Storm
70% (1957)
Action, Adventure
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Executive Chair
0% (1958)
Drama, Romance
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How the Bell of Liberty Rings
0% (1954)
Drama, History
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Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep
90% (1961)
Action, Adventure
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Lonely Heart
75% (1981)
Crime, Drama, Mystery
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Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa
80% (1961)
Action, Drama
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Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
100% (1974)
Crime, Comedy
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Five Gents Prefer Geisha
90% (1967)
Comedy, Drama
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Structure of Hate
70% (1961)
Drama
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Interpol Code 8
75% (1963)
Action, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
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Trap of Suicide Kilometer
72% (1964)
Action, Thriller, Crime
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Fox and Raccoon
90% (1959)
Drama, Comedy
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Ginza Tomboy
0% (1960)
Romance, Comedy, Drama
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Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff
0% (1960)
Drama, Romance
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Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success
0% (1960)
Comedy, Romance
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Frame of Snow
100% (1955)
Romance, Drama
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Night in Bangkok
90% (1966)
Drama, Romance
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Mexican Free-for-All
100% (1968)
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The Men of Toho-ku
90% (1957)
Drama, Comedy
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Samurai in the Office
90% (1959)
Drama, Comedy
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The Hoodlum and the Young Master
0% (1956)
Drama
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Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
86% (1957)
Science Fiction, Horror
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The Crazy Adventure
70% (1965)
Comedy, Adventure
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Do Your Best! Godzilla
0% (1967)
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
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Great Incidents
0% (1967)
Comedy
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Brand of Evil
77% (1964)
Crime, Drama, Thriller
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Attack Squadron
70% (1963)
Action, Drama, War
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Three Dolls in Ginza
0% (1959)
Comedy
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Funny Fellows
0% (1956)
Comedy
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The Militarists
75% (1970)
Drama, War
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Western King, Eastern Leader
0% (1964)
Young Salesman: Sanshiro Sebiro
0% (1960)
Drama
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I Love You
0% (1959)
Comedy, Romance