Birthday

1918-06-23

Died

1998-06-20

Birthplace

Japan

Gender

Male

Known For

Acting

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.

Acting Credits

The Hidden Fortress

Soldier (uncredited)

Gigantis, the Fire Monster

Convict (uncredited)

The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)

Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen

Tahei

Ôban

The Man On The Train

The Witness Killed

Japan's No. 1 Traitor

Down Town

Farewell Rabaul

The Secret of the Telegian

Invisible Man

Policeman

The Eagle of the Pacific

Young Swordsman

The Spell of the Hidden Gold

Star of Hong Kong

Waiter

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

King Ghidorah (uncredited)

The Mysterians

Detective in Etsuko's house

Invasion of Astro-Monster

King Ghidorah

Yojimbo

Ushitora Follower

Red Beard

Thug

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

Fleeing Infant Islander

Varan the Unbelievable

Fisherman

Godzilla Raids Again

Convict

Beast Man Snow Man

Mountain Searcher

Mothra

Dam Worker

Atragon

Mu Henchman

The H-Man

Fire Department Official (uncredited)

Frankenstein Conquers the World

Tunnel Worker

King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong

The Human Vapor

Burly Guard (uncredited)

Seven Samurai

Bandit

King Kong Escapes

Henchman

Will-o'-the-Wisp

Dogora

Thermal power plant staff

The Battle of Okinawa

King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong (uncredited)

The Merciless Trap

The Golden Bat Shows Up

Terror of Mechagodzilla

Golden Eyes

Love on Rainbow Island

The Big Boss

Varan

Fisherman

The Retreat from Kiska

Yamashita

Marital Relations

Las Vegas Free-For-All

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

(uncredited)

The Three Treasures

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance

Lady Snowblood

The War of the Gargantuas

Soldier

The Daphne

The Man Who Came to Port

(uncredited)

Mother and Son

(uncredited)

Monsieur Zivaco

Taxi driver

House

Ramen Trucker

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

Sarah the Great King

Ikiru

Yakuza (uncredited)

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2

Rodan

Meganulon / Fighter pilot

A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1

Sanjuro

Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman

The Beast Shall Die

Tokyo Sweetheart

Young Guy at Sea

Different Sons

A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East

Doya's Husband

Tactics of Love

A Man in the Storm

Executive Chair

Ozawa

How the Bell of Liberty Rings

Keisuke Ohtori

Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa Series: I Want to Weep

Ee-Kou (a follower)

Lonely Heart

Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa Series: Thank You, Sandogasa

Highwayman A

Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters

Prisoner A

Five Gents Prefer Geisha

Structure of Hate

Interpol Code 8

Trap of Suicide Kilometer

Fox and Raccoon

Fisherman Senkichi

Ginza Tomboy

Jail Guard

Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff

Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success

Yakuza Youth A

Frame of Snow

Film Credits

King Kong vs. Godzilla

Stunts