Shōichi 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.
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Acting Credits
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Crew Credits
Acting
Movie
Seven Samurai
as Bandit
1954
Movie
Yojimbo
as Ushitora Follower
1961
Movie
Ikiru
as Yakuza (uncredited)
1952
Movie
House
as Ramen Trucker
1977
Movie
Sanjuro
1962
Movie
The Hidden Fortress
as Soldier (uncredited)
1958
Movie
Lady Snowblood
1973
Movie
Red Beard
as Thug
1965
Movie
King Kong vs. Godzilla
as King Kong
1962
Movie
Godzilla Raids Again
as Convict
1955
Movie
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
as King Ghidorah
1964
Movie
King Kong vs. Godzilla
as King Kong (uncredited)
1963
Movie
Invasion of Astro-Monster
as King Ghidorah
1965
Movie
Terror of Mechagodzilla
1975
Movie
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
as Fleeing Infant Islander
1966
Movie
Rodan
as Meganulon / Fighter pilot
1956
Movie
Mothra
as Dam Worker
1961
Movie
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
as (uncredited)
1956
Movie
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
1974
Movie
King Kong Escapes
as Henchman
1967
Movie
The War of the Gargantuas
as Soldier
1966
Movie
Frankenstein Conquers the World
as Tunnel Worker
1965
Movie
The Mysterians
as Detective in Etsuko's house
1957
Movie
Atragon
as Mu Henchman
1963