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.
Known for
Seven Samurai
Bandit
Ikiru
Yakuza (uncredited)
Sanjuro
Yojimbo
Ushitora Follower
The Hidden Fortress
Soldier (uncredited)
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Fleeing Infant Islander
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong
House
Ramen Trucker
Frankenstein Conquers the World
Tunnel Worker
Invasion of Astro-Monster
King Ghidorah
The War of the Gargantuas
Soldier
The Battle of Okinawa
Red Beard
Thug
Godzilla Raids Again
Convict
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
King Ghidorah (uncredited)
Lady Snowblood
Terror of Mechagodzilla
King Kong Escapes
Henchman
Five Gents Prefer Geisha
Mothra
Dam Worker
The Mysterians
Detective in Etsuko's house
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
(uncredited)
Dogora
Thermal power plant staff
Varan
Fisherman
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance
The Three Treasures
The Spell of the Hidden Gold
Half Human: The Story of the Abominable Snowman
The Human Vapor
Burly Guard (uncredited)
The Retreat from Kiska
Yamashita
Interpol Code 8
The Secret of the Telegian
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi
Sarah the Great King
Young Swordsman
A Man in the Storm
The Big Boss
The Beast Shall Die
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen
Tahei
The Man Who Came to Port
(uncredited)
Rodan
Meganulon / Fighter pilot
Invisible Man
Policeman
The Merciless Trap
Beast Man Snow Man
Mountain Searcher
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 1
The Daphne
Tokyo Sweetheart
Lonely Heart
Farewell Rabaul
Las Vegas Free-For-All
Ôban
The Man On The Train
The Witness Killed
A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East
Doya's Husband
Young Guy at Sea
The Eagle of the Pacific
Structure of Hate
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)
Star of Hong Kong
Waiter
The Golden Bat Shows Up
How the Bell of Liberty Rings
Keisuke Ohtori
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa Series: I Want to Weep
Ee-Kou (a follower)
Monsieur Zivaco
Taxi driver
Marital Relations
Japan's No. 1 Traitor
Will-o'-the-Wisp
Mother and Son
(uncredited)
Trap of Suicide Kilometer
Tactics of Love
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters
Prisoner A
King Kong vs. Godzilla
King Kong (uncredited)
Love on Rainbow Island
Down Town
Frame of Snow
Atragon
Mu Henchman
Varan the Unbelievable
Fisherman
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa Series: Thank You, Sandogasa
Highwayman A
Ginza Tomboy
Jail Guard
Gigantis, the Fire Monster
Convict (uncredited)
The H-Man
Fire Department Official (uncredited)
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success
Yakuza Youth A
Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff
Fox and Raccoon
Fisherman Senkichi
Golden Eyes
Night in Bangkok
Executive Chair
Ozawa