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