Shōichi Hirose
Born June 23, 1918 · 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.
Notable Appearances
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King Kong vs. Godzilla
House
The Hidden Fortress
King Kong vs. Godzilla
Sanjuro
Frankenstein Conquers the World
Godzilla Raids Again
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Invasion of Astro-Monster
The Man Who Came to Port
Terror of Mechagodzilla
Lady Snowblood
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
Mother and Son
King Kong Escapes
Rodan
Dogora
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
Mothra
The Merciless Trap
The War of the Gargantuas
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
The Battle of Okinawa
Great Incidents
The Human Vapor
The Mysterians
Atragon
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
The H-Man
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean
The Three Treasures
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
Varan the Unbelievable
Beast Man Snow Man
The Daphne
The Retreat from Kiska
The Eagle of the Pacific
Interpol Code 8
Varan
The Beast Shall Die
Do Your Best! Godzilla
Tokyo Sweetheart
Marital Relations
Downtown
Invisible Man
The Big Boss
The Secret of the Telegian
The Men of Toho-ku
Frame of Snow
Farewell Rabaul
Lonely Heart
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
The Hoodlum and the Young Master
Young Swordsman
Night in Bangkok
Star of Hong Kong
Golden Eyes
Las Vegas Free-For-All
Monsieur Zivaco
A Man in the Storm
Fox and Raccoon
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
Ginza Tomboy
Executive Chair
Mexican Free-for-All
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success
Love on Rainbow Island
Brand of Evil
How the Bell of Liberty Rings
The Witness Killed
Will-o'-the-Wisp
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
Ôban
Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
Different Sons
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep
Structure of Hate
Young Guy at Sea
Five Gents Prefer Geisha
A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East
Trap of Suicide Kilometer
The Crazy Adventure
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
Samurai in the Office
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa
Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here
