Shōichi 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.
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
94
Gender
Male
Birthday
1918-06-23
Place of Birth
Japan
Also Known As
Solomon Hirose
Known For
The Hidden Fortress 
Gigantis, the Fire Monster 
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1) 
Zokuzoku Ôban: Dotô hen 
Ôban 
The Witness Killed 
Japan's No. 1 Traitor 
Down Town 
Farewell Rabaul 
The Secret of the Telegian 
Invisible Man 
The Eagle of the Pacific 
Young Swordsman The Spell of the Hidden Gold 
Star of Hong Kong 
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster 
The Mysterians 
Invasion of Astro-Monster 
Yojimbo 
Red Beard 
Ebirah, Horror of the Deep 
Varan the Unbelievable 
Godzilla Raids Again 
Beast Man Snow Man 
Mothra 
Atragon 
The H-Man 
Frankenstein Conquers the World 
King Kong vs. Godzilla 
The Human Vapor 
Seven Samurai 
King Kong Escapes 
Will-o'-the-Wisp 
Dogora 
The Battle of Okinawa 
King Kong vs. Godzilla 
The Merciless Trap 
Kamishibai Showa History: The Golden Bat is Here 
Terror of Mechagodzilla 
Golden Eyes 
Love on Rainbow Island 
The Big Boss 
Varan 
The Retreat from Kiska 
Marital Relations 
Las Vegas Free-For-All 
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island 
The Three Treasures 
Lady Snowblood 2: Love Song of Vengeance 
Lady Snowblood 
The War of the Gargantuas 
The Daphne 
The Man Who Came to Port 
Mother and Son 
Monsieur Zivaco 
House 
The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi 
Ikiru 
A Rainbow Plays in My Heart: Part 2 
Rodan 
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 
Tactics of Love 
A Man in the Storm 
Executive Chair 
How the Bell of Liberty Rings 
Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep 
Lonely Heart 
Hiroshi Moriya Sadogasa: Thank You, Sandogasa 
Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters 
Five Gents Prefer Geisha 
Structure of Hate 
Interpol Code 8 
Trap of Suicide Kilometer 
Fox and Raccoon 
Ginza Tomboy 
Salarygirl Story: Saucy Staff 
Salaryman Idea Book: Concern for Success 
Frame of Snow 
Night in Bangkok 
Mexican Free-for-All 
The Men of Toho-ku 
Samurai in the Office 
The Hoodlum and the Young Master 
Godzilla, the Monster of the Pacific Ocean 
The Crazy Adventure 
Do Your Best! Godzilla This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.