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
Red Beard
★ 8.11965
The Hidden Fortress
★ 8.01958
Lady Snowblood
★ 7.51973
Sanjuro
★ 8.01962
Godzilla Raids Again
★ 6.01955
King Kong vs. Godzilla
★ 6.91962
Invasion of Astro-Monster
★ 6.81965
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
★ 6.31966
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
★ 7.01964
Rodan
★ 6.51956
Terror of Mechagodzilla
★ 6.81975
Mothra
★ 7.11961
The War of the Gargantuas
★ 6.41966
The Human Vapor
★ 6.71960
The Merciless Trap
★ 8.01961
Mother and Son
★ 8.01955
Frankenstein Conquers the World
★ 6.81965
Atragon
★ 6.71963
The Battle of Okinawa
★ 7.81971
The H-Man
★ 5.81958
King Kong vs. Godzilla
★ 6.51963
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
★ 7.21956
The Man Who Came to Port
★ 10.01952
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
★ 6.41974
The Mysterians
★ 6.41957
King Kong Escapes
★ 6.21967
Dogora
★ 6.81964
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
★ 8.61957
The Three Treasures
★ 5.51959
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
★ 6.31979
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
★ 6.41959
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
★ 3.51957
Invisible Man
★ 6.71954
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
★ 10.01974
Varan the Unbelievable
★ 4.41962
The Retreat from Kiska
★ 8.51965
Beast Man Snow Man
★ 4.91955
Varan
★ 5.81958
Marital Relations
★ 5.61955
The Beast Shall Die
★ 6.21959
Mexican Free-for-All
★ 10.01968
The Daphne
★ 10.01966
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
★ 9.01957
Farewell Rabaul
★ 8.51954
The Eagle of the Pacific
★ 7.81953
A Man in the Storm
★ 7.01957
Tokyo Sweetheart
★ 8.01952
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
★ 0.01957
Tactics of Love
★ 0.01955
Ôban
★ 9.01957
Lonely Heart
★ 7.51981
Different Sons
★ 7.01961
Star of Hong Kong
★ 8.01962
Young Swordsman
★ 6.71963
Las Vegas Free-For-All
★ 10.01967
Golden Eyes
★ 6.91968
How the Bell of Liberty Rings
★ 0.01954
Fox and Raccoon
★ 9.01959
Love on Rainbow Island
★ 8.01956
The Secret of the Telegian
★ 6.51960
The Big Boss
★ 6.51959
Interpol Code 8
★ 7.71963
Down Town
★ 9.01957
Frame of Snow
★ 10.01955
Structure of Hate
★ 7.01961
The Witness Killed
★ 9.01961
Will-o'-the-Wisp
★ 9.01956
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
★ 8.01957
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success
★ 0.01960
Monsieur Zivaco
★ 8.01967
Trap of Suicide Kilometer
★ 7.31964
Samurai in the Office
★ 9.01959
Young Guy at Sea
★ 7.51965
Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff
★ 0.01960
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa
★ 8.01961
Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here
★ 8.01972
Five Gents Prefer Geisha
★ 9.01967
A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East
★ 8.01971
The Crazy Adventure
★ 7.01965
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep
★ 9.01961
Ginza Tomboy
★ 0.01960
Executive Chair
★ 0.01958
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
★ 9.01968
Night in Bangkok
★ 9.01966
The Men of Toho-ku
★ 9.01957
The Hoodlum and the Young Master
★ 0.01956