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