Acting
Shōichi Hirose
JA, EN, XX, FR cinema · 104 credits
Born
23 June 1918
Died
20 June 1998 (aged 79)
Birthplace
Japan
Also known as Solomon Hirose
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.
Known for
Filmography
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
as Sarah the Great King
House
as Ramen Trucker
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
as Prisoner A
A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East
as Doya's Husband
The Militarists
as Soldier
Mexican Free-for-All
as Bandit's Henchman A
King Kong Escapes
as Henchman
Monsieur Zivaco
as Taxi driver
Do Your Best! Godzilla
as King Ghidorah (archive footage) (uncredited)
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
as Fleeing Infant Islander
The War of the Gargantuas
as Soldier
Invasion of Astro-Monster
as King Ghidorah
Red Beard
as Thug
Frankenstein Conquers the World
as Tunnel Worker
The Retreat from Kiska
as Yamashita
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
as King Ghidorah
Dogora
as Thermal power plant staff
Atragon
as Mu Henchman
King Kong vs. Godzilla
as King Kong (uncredited), Stunts
Attack Squadron
as Non-Commissioned Officer
Star of Hong Kong
as Waiter
Varan the Unbelievable
as Fisherman
King Kong vs. Godzilla
as King Kong
Sanjuro
Actor
Yojimbo
as Ushitora Follower
Mothra
as Dam Worker
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep
as Ee-Kou (a follower)
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa
as Highwayman A
The Human Vapor
as Burly Guard (uncredited)
Ginza Tomboy
as Jail Guard
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success
as Yakuza Youth A
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
as Convict (uncredited)
Fox and Raccoon
as Fisherman Senkichi
Three Dolls in Ginza
as Bodybuilder
The Hidden Fortress
as Soldier (uncredited)
The H-Man
as Fire Department Official (uncredited)
Varan
as Fisherman
Ôban
as The Man On The Train
Downtown
Actor
The Mysterians
as Detective in Etsuko's house
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
as Representative (uncredited)
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
as (uncredited)
Rodan
as Meganulon / Fighter pilot
Godzilla Raids Again
as Convict
Beast Man Snow Man
as Mountain Searcher
Mother and Son
as (uncredited)
Invisible Man
as Policeman
Seven Samurai
as Bandit
How the Bell of Liberty Rings
as Keisuke Ohtori
The Man Who Came to Port
as (uncredited)
Ikiru
as Yakuza (uncredited)
