Shōichi Hirose
Acting
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.
Born: June 23, 1918 · Japan
Filmography (41)
House
1977
Actor: Ramen Trucker
Terror of Mechagodzilla
1975
Actor
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
1974
Actor
Lady Snowblood
1973
Actor
The Battle of Okinawa
1971
Actor
Golden Eyes
1968
Actor
King Kong Escapes
1967
Actor: Henchman
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
1966
Actor: Fleeing Infant Isl…
The War of the Gargantuas
1966
Actor: Soldier
Invasion of Astro-Monster
1965
Actor: King Ghidorah
Frankenstein Conquers the World
1965
Actor: Tunnel Worker
Red Beard
1965
Actor: Thug
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
1964
Actor: King Ghidorah
Dogora
1964
Actor: Thermal power plan…
Atragon
1963
Actor: Mu Henchman
Young Swordsman
1963
Actor
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1963
Actor: King Kong (uncredi…Stunts
Varan the Unbelievable
1962
Actor: Fisherman
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1962
Actor: King Kong
Sanjuro
1962
Actor
Mothra
1961
Actor: Dam Worker
Yojimbo
1961
Actor: Ushitora Follower
The Human Vapor
1960
Actor: Burly Guard (uncre…
The Secret of the Telegian
1960
Actor
The Three Treasures
1959
Actor
The Beast Shall Die
1959
Actor
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
1959
Actor: Convict (uncredite…
The Hidden Fortress
1958
Actor: Soldier (uncredite…
Varan
1958
Actor: Fisherman
The H-Man
1958
Actor: Fire Department Of…
The Mysterians
1957
Actor: Detective in Etsuk…
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
1957
Actor
Rodan
1956
Actor: Meganulon / Fighte…
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
1956
Actor: (uncredited)
Marital Relations
1955
Actor
Beast Man Snow Man
1955
Actor: Mountain Searcher
Godzilla Raids Again
1955
Actor: Convict
Invisible Man
1954
Actor: Policeman
Seven Samurai
1954
Actor: Bandit
The Eagle of the Pacific
1953
Actor
Ikiru
1952
Actor: Yakuza (uncredited…