Actor
Shōichi Hirose
Born 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.
Acting
Seven Samurai
Bandit · 1954
Yojimbo
Ushitora Follower · 1961
Ikiru
Yakuza (uncredited) · 1952
The Hidden Fortress
Soldier (uncredited) · 1958
House
Ramen Trucker · 1977
Red Beard
Thug · 1965
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong · 1962
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
King Ghidorah · 1964
Invasion of Astro-Monster
King Ghidorah · 1965
Mothra
Dam Worker · 1961
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong (uncredited) · 1963
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
(uncredited) · 1956
Godzilla Raids Again
Convict · 1955
Rodan
Meganulon / Fighter pilot · 1956
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Fleeing Infant Islander · 1966
The War of the Gargantuas
Soldier · 1966
Frankenstein Conquers the World
Tunnel Worker · 1965
King Kong Escapes
Henchman · 1967
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
Representative (uncredited) · 1957
Atragon
Mu Henchman · 1963
The Mysterians
Detective in Etsuko's house · 1957
Dogora
Thermal power plant staff · 1964
The Man Who Came to Port
(uncredited) · 1952
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
Convict (uncredited) · 1959