Shōichi Hirose
Known For
Acting
Born
1918-06-23 in Japan
Died
1998-06-20
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.
Most Known For
Seven Samurai
as Bandit
Ikiru
as Yakuza (uncredited)
Yojimbo
as Ushitora Follower
King Kong vs. Godzilla
as King Kong
The Hidden Fortress
as Soldier (uncredited)
House
as Ramen Trucker
Godzilla Raids Again
as Convict
King Kong vs. Godzilla
as King Kong (uncredited)
Red Beard
as Thug
Invasion of Astro-Monster
as King Ghidorah
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
as King Ghidorah
Sanjuro
Lady Snowblood
Terror of Mechagodzilla
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
as Fleeing Infant Islander
Rodan
as Meganulon / Fighter pilot
The Battle of Okinawa
Mothra
as Dam Worker
The Human Vapor
as Burly Guard (uncredited)
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
as (uncredited)