
Shōichi Hirose
Acting
Born: June 23, 1918
Japan
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.
Also Known As
- Solomon Hirose
Known For

Seven Samurai
April 26, 1954

Yojimbo
April 25, 1961

Ikiru
October 09, 1952

House
August 26, 1977

Sanjuro
January 01, 1962

The Hidden Fortress
December 28, 1958

Lady Snowblood
December 01, 1973

Red Beard
April 03, 1965

King Kong vs. Godzilla
August 11, 1962

Godzilla Raids Again
April 24, 1955

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
December 20, 1964

King Kong vs. Godzilla
June 26, 1963