Shōichi Hirose
ActingJune 23, 1918— June 20, 1998 (age 79)
Japan
Also Known As
Solomon Hirose
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.
Movies
(87 total)
Seven Samurai
19548.4
as Bandit
Yojimbo
19618.1
as Ushitora Follower
Ikiru
19528.3
as Yakuza (uncredited)
House
19777.3
as Ramen Trucker
The Hidden Fortress
19588.0
as Soldier (uncredited)
Red Beard
19658.1
as Thug
King Kong vs. Godzilla
19626.9
as King Kong
Godzilla Raids Again
19556.0
as Convict
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
19646.9
as King Ghidorah
King Kong vs. Godzilla
19636.5
as King Kong (uncredited)
Invasion of Astro-Monster
19656.8
as King Ghidorah
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
19666.3
as Fleeing Infant Islander
Rodan
19566.5
as Meganulon / Fighter pilot
Mothra
19617.1
as Dam Worker
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
19567.1
as (uncredited)
King Kong Escapes
19676.2
as Henchman