Shōichi Hirose

Acting

June 23, 1918 – June 20, 1998 (aged 79)

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.

Filmography

Lonely Heart

Lonely Heart1981

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi

The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi1979 · Sarah the Great King

House

House1977 · Ramen Trucker

Terror of Mechagodzilla

Terror of Mechagodzilla1975

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance

Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance1974

Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters

Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters1974 · Prisoner A

Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive

Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive1973

Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here

Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here1972

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

A Swindler to the West: A Con Man to the East1971 · Doya's Husband

Bad Monkey

The Militarists

The Militarists1970 · Soldier

Japan's No. 1 Traitor

Japan's No. 1 Traitor1968

Mexican Free-for-All

Mexican Free-for-All1968 · Bandit's Henchman A

Golden Eyes

Golden Eyes1968

Monsieur Zivaco

Monsieur Zivaco1967 · Taxi driver

Great Incidents

Great Incidents1967

Unforgettable

Unforgettable1967 · Henchman

Five Gents Prefer Geisha

Five Gents Prefer Geisha1967

Las Vegas Free-For-All

Las Vegas Free-For-All1967

Do Your Best! Godzilla

Do Your Best! Godzilla1967 · King Ghidorah (archive footage) (uncredited)

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep

Ebirah, Horror of the Deep1966 · Fleeing Infant Islander

The Daphne

The War of the Gargantuas

The War of the Gargantuas1966 · Soldier

Night in Bangkok

Night in Bangkok1966

Invasion of Astro-Monster

Invasion of Astro-Monster1965 · King Ghidorah

The Crazy Adventure

The Crazy Adventure1965

Frankenstein Conquers the World

Frankenstein Conquers the World1965 · Tunnel Worker

Young Guy at Sea

Young Guy at Sea1965

The Retreat from Kiska

The Retreat from Kiska1965 · Yamashita

Red Beard

Red Beard1965 · Thug

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster

Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster1964 · King Ghidorah

Western King, Eastern Leader

Western King, Eastern Leader1964

Mr. Robot

Mr. Robot1964 · Thermal power plant staff

Brand of Evil1964

Trap of Suicide Kilometer

Trap of Suicide Kilometer1964

The Polly Bergen Show

The Polly Bergen Show1963 · Mu Henchman

Young Swordsman

Young Swordsman1963

Interpol Code 8

Interpol Code 81963

King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla1963 · King Kong (uncredited)

Attack Squadron

Attack Squadron1963 · Non-Commissioned Officer