Shōichi Hirose

Shōichi Hirose

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.

Filmography

Seven Samurai
Seven Samurai
1954 · Movie
as Bandit
Ikiru
Ikiru
1952 · Movie
as Yakuza (uncredited)
Yojimbo
Yojimbo
1961 · Movie
as Ushitora Follower
Red Beard
Red Beard
1965 · Movie
as Thug
The Hidden Fortress
The Hidden Fortress
1958 · Movie
as Soldier (uncredited)
House
House
1977 · Movie
as Ramen Trucker
Sanjuro
Sanjuro
1962 · Movie
Invasion of Astro-Monster
Invasion of Astro-Monster
1965 · Movie
as King Ghidorah
Godzilla Raids Again
Godzilla Raids Again
1955 · Movie
as Convict
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1962 · Movie
as King Kong
Frankenstein Conquers the World
Frankenstein Conquers the World
1965 · Movie
as Tunnel Worker
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
1966 · Movie
as Fleeing Infant Islander
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong vs. Godzilla
1963 · Movie
as King Kong (uncredited)
Lady Snowblood
Lady Snowblood
1973 · Movie
King Kong Escapes
King Kong Escapes
1967 · Movie
as Henchman
Terror of Mechagodzilla
Terror of Mechagodzilla
1975 · Movie
Mothra
Mothra
1961 · Movie
as Dam Worker
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
1964 · Movie
as King Ghidorah
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
1959 · Movie
as Convict (uncredited)
Rodan
Rodan
1956 · Movie
as Meganulon / Fighter pilot
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
1956 · Movie
as (uncredited)
The Battle of Okinawa
The Battle of Okinawa
1971 · Movie
Atragon
Atragon
1963 · Movie
as Mu Henchman
The Mysterians
The Mysterians
1957 · Movie
as Detective in Etsuko's house