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