
Shōichi Hirose
Acting
Biography
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.
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Seven Samurai
1954
Bandit

Yojimbo
1961
Ushitora Follower

Ikiru
1952
Yakuza (uncredited)

House
1977
Ramen Trucker

Sanjuro
1962

The Hidden Fortress
1958
Soldier (uncredited)

Lady Snowblood
1973

Red Beard
1965
Thug

King Kong vs. Godzilla
1962
King Kong

Godzilla Raids Again
1955
Convict

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
1964
King Ghidorah

King Kong vs. Godzilla
1963
King Kong (uncredited)

Invasion of Astro-Monster
1965
King Ghidorah

Terror of Mechagodzilla
1975

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
1966
Fleeing Infant Islander

Rodan
1956
Meganulon / Fighter pilot

Mothra
1961
Dam Worker

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
1974

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
1956
(uncredited)

King Kong Escapes
1967
Henchman
