Shōichi Hirose
ActingShōichi 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.
Known For
Filmography — Acting
Seven Samurai
Bandit
Ikiru
Yakuza (uncredited)
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Fleeing Infant Islander
Yojimbo
Ushitora Follower
Red Beard
Thug
Lady Snowblood
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong
House
Ramen Trucker
The Hidden Fortress
Soldier (uncredited)
Sanjuro
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
King Ghidorah
Invasion of Astro-Monster
King Ghidorah
Godzilla Raids Again
Convict
King Kong Escapes
Henchman
Frankenstein Conquers the World
Tunnel Worker
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
(uncredited)
Atragon
Mu Henchman
Terror of Mechagodzilla
The War of the Gargantuas
Soldier
Rodan
Meganulon / Fighter pilot
Mothra
Dam Worker
The H-Man
Fire Department Official (uncredited)
The Mysterians
Detective in Etsuko's house
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
The Battle of Okinawa
The Three Treasures
The Secret of the Telegian
Dogora
Thermal power plant staff
The Beast Shall Die
Invisible Man
Policeman
The Human Vapor
Burly Guard (uncredited)
The Eagle of the Pacific
The Retreat from Kiska
Yamashita
Lonely Heart
Interpol Code 8
Varan
Fisherman
Ôban
The Man On The Train
Beast Man Snow Man
Mountain Searcher
Las Vegas Free-For-All
Young Swordsman
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
Sarah the Great King
Farewell Rabaul
Tokyo Sweetheart
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
Tahei
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)
Marital Relations
Executive Chair
Ozawa
Different Sons
Monsieur Zivaco
Taxi driver
Down Town
Structure of Hate
The Big Boss
A Man in the Storm
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
Love on Rainbow Island
Trap of Suicide Kilometer
Mexican Free-for-All
Bandit's Henchman A
The Witness Killed
Star of Hong Kong
Waiter
Young Guy at Sea
Will-o'-the-Wisp
The Daphne
How the Bell of Liberty Rings
Keisuke Ohtori
The Man Who Came to Port
(uncredited)
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success
Yakuza Youth A
Five Gents Prefer Geisha
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa
Highwayman A
Tactics of Love
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep
Ee-Kou (a follower)
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong (uncredited)
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
Prisoner A
Varan the Unbelievable
Fisherman
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
Convict (uncredited)
Fox and Raccoon
Fisherman Senkichi
Mother and Son
(uncredited)
Ginza Tomboy
Jail Guard
Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here
A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East
Doya's Husband
The Spell of the Hidden Gold
The Men of Toho-ku
The Merciless Trap
Night in Bangkok
Golden Eyes
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
Samurai in the Office
