Shōichi Hirose
Acting
Born: 1918-06-23 in Japan
Biography
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.
Known For
Seven Samurai
Bandit
Ikiru
Yakuza (uncredited)
Yojimbo
Ushitora Follower
Sanjuro
Invasion of Astro-Monster
King Ghidorah
Red Beard
Thug
House
Ramen Trucker
The Hidden Fortress
Soldier (uncredited)
Lady Snowblood
Terror of Mechagodzilla
Frankenstein Conquers the World
Tunnel Worker
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong
Godzilla Raids Again
Convict
Atragon
Mu Henchman
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Fleeing Infant Islander
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
King Ghidorah
Mothra
Dam Worker
Varan the Unbelievable
Fisherman
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
(uncredited)
King Kong Escapes
Henchman
Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here
Rodan
Meganulon / Fighter pilot
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong (uncredited)
The War of the Gargantuas
Soldier
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
The Battle of Okinawa
The Merciless Trap
I Love You
The Man Who Came to Port
(uncredited)
The Militarists
Soldier
The Three Treasures
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
The Big Boss
The Human Vapor
Burly Guard (uncredited)
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
Sarah the Great King
Young Guy at Sea
Attack Squadron
Non-Commissioned Officer
The Men of Toho-ku
Mother and Son
(uncredited)
The H-Man
Fire Department Official (uncredited)