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