Shōichi Hirose
Acting1918Japan
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.
Known For
Acting History
1981
1979
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
as Sarah the Great King
1977
House
as Ramen Trucker
1973
1971
A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East
as Doya's Husband
1968
1967
King Kong Escapes
as Henchman
Monsieur Zivaco
as Taxi driver
1966
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
as Fleeing Infant Islander
The War of the Gargantuas
as Soldier
1965
Frankenstein Conquers the World
as Tunnel Worker
Invasion of Astro-Monster
as King Ghidorah
The Retreat from Kiska
as Yamashita
Red Beard
as Thug
1964
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
as King Ghidorah
Dogora
as Thermal power plant staff
1963
1962
1961
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa Series: I Want to Weep
as Ee-Kou (a follower)
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa Series: Thank You, Sandogasa
as Highwayman A
Mothra
as Dam Worker
Yojimbo
as Ushitora Follower
1960
Ginza Tomboy
as Jail Guard
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success
as Yakuza Youth A
The Human Vapor
as Burly Guard (uncredited)
1959
Fox and Raccoon
as Fisherman Senkichi
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
as Convict (uncredited)
1958
The H-Man
as Fire Department Official (uncredited)
Varan
as Fisherman
The Hidden Fortress
as Soldier (uncredited)
Executive Chair
as Ozawa
1957
Ôban
as The Man On The Train
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
as Tahei
The Mysterians
as Detective in Etsuko's house
1956
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
as (uncredited)
Rodan
as Meganulon / Fighter pilot
1955
1954
1952