Shōichi Hirose
Acting
Born 1918-06-23
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
Popular credits
Seven Samurai
Bandit
Yojimbo
Ushitora Follower
Ikiru
Yakuza (uncredited)
House
Ramen Trucker
Sanjuro
The Hidden Fortress
Soldier (uncredited)
Lady Snowblood
Red Beard
Thug
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong
Godzilla Raids Again
Convict
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
King Ghidorah
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong (uncredited)
Invasion of Astro-Monster
King Ghidorah
Terror of Mechagodzilla
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Fleeing Infant Islander
Rodan
Meganulon / Fighter pilot
Mothra
Dam Worker
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
(uncredited)
King Kong Escapes
Henchman