Shōichi Hirose
Actor
Born June 23, 1918 in 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.
Filmography
Lonely Heart
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
Sarah the Great King
House
Ramen Trucker
Terror of Mechagodzilla
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
Prisoner A
Lady Snowblood
Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here
A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East
Doya's Husband
The Battle of Okinawa
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
Mexican Free-for-All
Bandit's Henchman A
Golden Eyes
Monsieur Zivaco
Taxi driver
King Kong Escapes
Henchman
Five Gents Prefer Geisha
Las Vegas Free-For-All
Do Your Best! Godzilla
King Ghidorah (archive footage) (uncredited)
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Fleeing Infant Islander
The Daphne
The War of the Gargantuas
Soldier
Night in Bangkok
Invasion of Astro-Monster
King Ghidorah
The Crazy Adventure
Frankenstein Conquers the World
Tunnel Worker
Young Guy at Sea
The Retreat from Kiska
Yamashita
Red Beard
Thug
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
King Ghidorah
Dogora
Thermal power plant staff
Trap of Suicide Kilometer
Atragon
Mu Henchman
Young Swordsman
Interpol Code 8
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong (uncredited)
Varan the Unbelievable
Fisherman
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong
Star of Hong Kong
Waiter
Sanjuro
The Witness Killed
Different Sons
Structure of Hate
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa
Highwayman A
Mothra
Dam Worker
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep
Ee-Kou (a follower)
Yojimbo
Ushitora Follower
The Merciless Trap
The Human Vapor
Burly Guard (uncredited)
Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success
Yakuza Youth A
The Secret of the Telegian
Ginza Tomboy
Jail Guard
The Three Treasures
Samurai in the Office
The Beast Shall Die
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
Convict (uncredited)
Fox and Raccoon
Fisherman Senkichi
The Big Boss
The Hidden Fortress
Soldier (uncredited)
Varan
Fisherman
The H-Man
Fire Department Official (uncredited)
Executive Chair
Ozawa
The Mysterians
Detective in Etsuko's house
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
Tahei
Down Town
The Men of Toho-ku
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
Representative (uncredited)
Ôban
The Man On The Train
A Man in the Storm
Rodan
Meganulon / Fighter pilot
Love on Rainbow Island
Will-o'-the-Wisp
The Hoodlum and the Young Master
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
(uncredited)
Tactics of Love
Marital Relations
Beast Man Snow Man
Mountain Searcher
Mother and Son
(uncredited)
Godzilla Raids Again
Convict
Frame of Snow
Invisible Man
Policeman
How the Bell of Liberty Rings
Keisuke Ohtori
Seven Samurai
Bandit
Farewell Rabaul
The Eagle of the Pacific
The Man Who Came to Port
(uncredited)
Ikiru
Yakuza (uncredited)
Tokyo Sweetheart