Acting
Shōichi Hirose
1918-06-23 · 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.
Known for
Seven Samurai
Yojimbo
Ikiru
House
Sanjuro
The Hidden Fortress
Lady Snowblood
Red Beard
King Kong vs. Godzilla
Godzilla Raids Again
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
King Kong vs. Godzilla
Invasion of Astro-Monster
Terror of Mechagodzilla
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Rodan
Movie credits · 104
Lonely Heart
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
House
Terror of Mechagodzilla
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
Lady Snowblood
Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here
A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East
The Battle of Okinawa
The Militarists
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
Mexican Free-for-All
Golden Eyes
Monsieur Zivaco
Great Incidents
King Kong Escapes
Five Gents Prefer Geisha
Las Vegas Free-For-All
Do Your Best! Godzilla
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
The Daphne
The War of the Gargantuas
Night in Bangkok
Invasion of Astro-Monster
The Crazy Adventure
Frankenstein Conquers the World
Young Guy at Sea
The Retreat from Kiska
Red Beard
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
Western King, Eastern Leader
Dogora
Brand of Evil
Trap of Suicide Kilometer
Atragon
Young Swordsman
Interpol Code 8
King Kong vs. Godzilla
Attack Squadron
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