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.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1918-06-23 · Japan
- Died
- 1998-06-20
Known for
- Seven Samurai (1954) — Bandit
- Yojimbo (1961) — Ushitora Follower
- Ikiru (1952) — Yakuza (uncredited)
- House (1977) — Ramen Trucker
- Sanjuro (1962)
- The Hidden Fortress (1958) — Soldier (uncredited)
- Lady Snowblood (1973)
- Red Beard (1965) — Thug
- King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962) — King Kong
- Godzilla Raids Again (1955) — Convict
- Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964) — King Ghidorah
- King Kong vs. Godzilla (1963) — King Kong (uncredited)
- Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965) — King Ghidorah
- Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975)
- Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966) — Fleeing Infant Islander
- Rodan (1956) — Meganulon / Fighter pilot