Acting
Shōichi Hirose
JapanBorn 1918
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.
85
Films
0
TV Shows
Known For
85 Credits
Seven Samurai
as Bandit
1954
Ikiru
as Yakuza (uncredited)
1952
Yojimbo
as Ushitora Follower
1961
King Kong vs. Godzilla
as King Kong
1962
Sanjuro
1962
The Hidden Fortress
as Soldier (uncredited)
1958
Invasion of Astro-Monster
as King Ghidorah
1965
House
as Ramen Trucker
1977
Rodan
as Meganulon / Fighter pilot
1956
Terror of Mechagodzilla
1975
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
as King Ghidorah
1964
Red Beard
as Thug
1965