Shōichi Hirose
Born June 23, 1918 · 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.
Notable Appearances
More Movies
The Hidden Fortress
House
King Kong vs. Godzilla
Lady Snowblood
Sanjuro
Mother and Son
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Godzilla Raids Again
The Merciless Trap
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
The Man Who Came to Port
Invasion of Astro-Monster
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong Escapes
The Human Vapor
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
Rodan
Terror of Mechagodzilla
Mothra
The War of the Gargantuas
Frankenstein Conquers the World
The Battle of Okinawa
Atragon
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
Varan the Unbelievable
The Mysterians
Dogora
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
The Witness Killed
Frame of Snow
The H-Man
Do Your Best! Godzilla
Interpol Code 8
Samurai in the Office
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
Night in Bangkok
The Three Treasures
The Daphne
Beast Man Snow Man
The Retreat from Kiska
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
Varan
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
The Eagle of the Pacific
The Secret of the Telegian
The Beast Shall Die
The Hoodlum and the Young Master
Invisible Man
The Men of Toho-ku
Tokyo Sweetheart
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep
Fox and Raccoon
The Big Boss
Star of Hong Kong
Young Swordsman
Down Town
Five Gents Prefer Geisha
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
The Crazy Adventure
Lonely Heart
Las Vegas Free-For-All
Golden Eyes
Ginza Tomboy
Mexican Free-for-All
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa
Love on Rainbow Island
How the Bell of Liberty Rings
Structure of Hate
Different Sons
Ôban
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East
Trap of Suicide Kilometer
Executive Chair
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
Farewell Rabaul
Monsieur Zivaco
A Man in the Storm
Young Guy at Sea
Will-o'-the-Wisp
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success
Marital Relations
Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here
Tactics of Love
Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff
